Originally Posted by David Bierbaum

What's wrong with things?

This could become quite tedious!

Since I've had a monogamous relationship with my 1992 Specialized Crossroads from the day it rolled off the showroom floor, I feel unqualified to add anything to the Wallyworld Bicycle discussion, since I'd just be parroting what I've read and heard from others.

I just know that if I got one, I'd:
1.) Take it to the LBS forthwith, and have it basically reassembled correctly, and
2.) have many parts replaced with better parts. Brake levers and pads, Shifters, derailleurs, handlebars (since I love my trekking bars beyond reason), and even wheels, if they were steel rims.