Originally Posted by
frankenmike
Not exactly. It is cadence sensitive shifting, i.e. the centrifugal spinner is connected to the cassette. Worked on one not too long ago. Interesting concept behind the bikes, but the execution is a major fail. Again, these are wal-mart bikes people!
As far as you know. I've had my Landrider for 15 years and it's never broken down. Normal maintenance to bearings etc., adjustment to shift point (3 times since I've owned it). If you don't want one, don't buy one but don't dump on other peoples choices out of ignorance or contrariness.