Thrift store Scott cost me a double sawbuck. Replaced the stripped Grip Shifts with Suntour thumbies, gave it a rack, new cables and a chain and it's now my son's full time commuter. Made in China, heavier than I'd like but balanced and roadworthy with good rubber. Cole says fenders are for geeks and wouldn't let me put them on. I say wait until he commutes through this winter. B4 pic, no after