True. And if it isnt assembled correctly and someone is injured, then they are held accountable. They are a global company and fully recognize what liability is- both in the workplace and after purchase.


Interesting point you have inadvertently made- if Walmart were to only sell bikes boxed up, like their other products, then everything would be OK in your eyes.

I have only ever dealt with 1 low end big box bike- it was a kids bike and I fully assembled it as it came boxed up.
I have also dealt with a sporting goods level Diamondback kids bike and fully assembled that too.
The process isnt difficult and I didnt need to use bike specific tools(though i chose to repack the hubs, so grease and cone wrenches were needed).
I wonder how consumers building the bikes would affect sales and pricing.