Originally Posted by
AlexCyclistRoch
WP, I'm certain that your Denali is well-maintained, but here's my issue: You've spent probably twice what it originally cost new to get it to be an even halfway-decent bike, but it's still a 40 lb boat-anchor of a bike. For less money, you can buy a decent used 25-lb bike any day, anywhere, which will last you longer AND be worth repairing when needed.
I remember an old saying that seems appropriate here: "You can't make chicken salad out of chicken $h!t"
this review states it is 29 lb Still heavy for what it is.
Looks like they jury-rigged the bike to get the shifters on the handlebar (welding bar etc.) So the shifters may not be replaceable. Nothing on that bike will be made for longevity or easy repair.
Also a saying "don't make something out of it that it is not"