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Old 09-30-15 | 02:12 PM
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Jamminatrix
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Originally Posted by habilis
Today, lots of bikes that are easily fixable end up in the scrapyard.
When Walmart/Target is pumping out bikes under $100, the reality is some are a disposable commodity - because maintaince/repair can easily exceed the bike. A $99 Walmart bike that ends up in a bike shop needing a new rear tire, chain replacement, new cables, and good overhaul/tune, easily exceeds the value the bike.
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