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Originally Posted by garage sale GT
Basic bike components can usually work pretty well. The big exception is the rear axle. If you mostly ride on the street or trails it will probably hold up OK but if you try to do a lot of off roading where it's rough you might bend it pretty easily.
+1. I'm almost certain I've seen some department store "mountain bikes" with a DO NOT RIDE OFF ROAD sticker on 'em.
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