Originally Posted by
sonnetg
From my experience, stick to the bikes that have shimano components (eg, shifters, derailleurs, etc). On the cheaper bikes, they will include proprietary components and later charge you through the nose for any replacement parts.
I seriously doubt those are proprietary. I bet you could swap either the derailer or shifter with Shimano and it would work. (But, I don't advocate sub-$100 DSBs anyway. When you stay in the $120-$200 range I think you get Shimano SIS and Tourney components. I wouldn't do sub $100 unless it was a markdown/clearance, or for a kid who's going to trash/outgrow the bike.).
I guess I'm a little snobby.
