scrod, it was just a point of reference regarding a comment on the price of my bike...which i didnt mention any prices at all when i made my post

killemall, how do you know the retrospec beta sucks? have you ridden one...i also have a hi-ten draft, its exatly the same, but the retrospec comes better equipped IMHO

fuji86, the bike is called the "skunk" from the manufacturer and i dont really name my bikes but just like you my motivation is to get back into shape from a long absence, this bike fits in with some of my riding (road biking, fixed gear and mtb'ing)

vixtor, the name pepe le pew was an idea to name my bike, not for the company to rename it...lolz
and please explain why this is a horrible bike for the price?
have you ridden one yet?

i understand some of the things on this bike might not appeal to some of you but there are people out there that like it, like myself and i cant be happier...thats all that matter to me and as long as im on a bike....im koo