Originally Posted by
hybridbkrdr
I was in the process of reading a mega long thread of Walmart bikes and came accross an interesting message. Someone said he changed the brake levers, brakes, derailleurs and shifters on a Walmart bike. Now, it may not be exactly the same as having a high-end bike. But, it's one way of trying to get higher-end for a lower price.
Is it? Take the original cost of the bike, then add the cost of the replacement components and the labor to install them and see if the total isn't equal to or more than a decent entry level bike from an LBS.