Hi I'm new here, I've been reading this board for a while but just started my own profile!
I'm a pretty big guy 6'2, 250 pounds. Getting a bike has been one of the best things I've ever done. I know the bike I bought is pretty low-level stuff, I've noticed the shifting isn't always super smooth. Or sometimes after bombing a hill I notice my breaks start to make weird noises, but other than that I'm really satisfied.
I know this is like telling a wine enthusiast that I buy the box stuff, but I bought a Schwinn Marimar.
So far it's been alright, but I was wondering what I could benefit from buy purchasing a more expensive serious bike. I understand the frame will probably be lighter, ect... but what are the mechanical differences?
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