Originally Posted by
hughes208
new to biking, and I love it. I picked up this cheap mongoose mtb from walmart and already started upgrading the crappy parts (shifters,grips, and seat) I am going to use the money I save by riding to work to get a "real" bike in the future
I also repainted it and added a rear rack

Nice looking ride. If I were you I would not spend too much money upgrading the mongoose. Just ride it to death.