Originally Posted by
n0+4c|u3
Just bought it? Take it back to walmart. Don't fix anything.
Originally Posted by
Philphine
correct answer. i don't have the anti walmart snobbery some have, but if you just brought it, take it back. either exchange it for another (or another model if you think it would be better), or get the refund and try somewhere else.
^^^^^ All of the above. They should give you a new bike no questions asked.
I wouldn't call being "anti WalMart" snobbery when it comes to bikes. There's a good reason for a lot of it. I've worked on a LOT of them for people, the cheaper ones are of very poor quality. The components are marginal at best however some of their more "expensive" bikes are quite serviceable for recreational use.