As a kid, the bikes I had were all purchased used. With the help of my dad, I learned to fix bikes.....I loved it. Fixing bikes was one of the reason I loved bikes. Fast forward to today, I am in my fifties......I still love to bike.

I am fortunate to earn a six figure salary, but this has not stopped me from buying bikes at places like Walmart.

Why ?

1. Keep people employed. I love my local Walmart as they also employ old people, handicap people and yes kids !!
2. If you bike.....darn it learn how to fix it !! There will come a time you will have a flat tire or your chains needs to be replaced, brake pads coming loose....an average IQ person should learn and know how to fix these. Your mommy will not be around all the time.

Yes I buy bikes at a specialized bike shops for bikes not sold at Walmart, Target etc...

But for bikes for my nieces or nephews or bikes for my bike trainer.....I will not hesitate to go to Target or Walmart. Of course I will give it a full check that these bikes are safe and fix whatever is wrong....because I know how to.