That remark apparently went right over your head. You are the one who asked if the bike was "too cheap". I stated that the bike may or may not be, depending upon the way it will be used.
But allow me to point out there is much more to bikes than just the cost of acquisition, which is the only benefit an internet seller can generally offer. It goes a lot deeper than just a name brand......these things that come with a bike from a
good shop.....a proper fit, a professional assembly that got test ridden before you bought it so you don't have to spend time on internet forums asking for advice from strangers as to why your brakes squeak, on-the-spot warranty service, free tweaks (in most shops) and the ability to do business with someone with a vested interest in
your community, not to mention the added benefit of keeping more of your money local. Instead, you got a generic bike in a box shipped to you by someone who couldn't care less whether you even ride it.
To me the choice couldn't be more clear and I will continue to support my local independent
everything. There's more to life than low prices at all costs.
In the end, I truly hope you will enjoy your purchase and grow to love cycling even more than you already do. I've literally been a cyclist my entire life and have learned a few things along the way. One is that a cheap bike will remind every single time you ride it of its cheapness, while a better bike with more precise parts that are well-adjusted will be a joy every time, and for many years longer than the bargain bike. That's called value, and in the end, I believe it's more important than just the price.
