you know, i dont see why there is such a dislike of department store bikes. personaly i was going to buy one to use as a touring bike, but i got my trek because the trek was CHEAPER than the walmart bike i was looking at. granted i know that i would have had to adjust the bike and all, but thats a given no mater what the brand. in fact i was going to buy this bike. thing is, now the walmart bike is cheaper, go figure.