A big fundamental problem here is people don't truly understand poverty. I collect and restore vintage bmx bikes and over the years I get modern ones that I like to donate to kids in need. When I see the kids a month or two later a) The bike is stripped of all the good parts b) The bike was "Stolen" aka sold. I made up my mind to not let this bother me and if the cash helps the kid it's all good.

You can make the best quality bike in the world but if is too cheap then it won't be cared for properly. It will be stolen, sold or what ever. It's the attitude of the people that makes the bike "Unreliable". When people have to work hard and the bike is not easily replaceable people start taking better care of it. Locking it up etc.

$200 Walmart bikes get trashed quickly from misuse and not always from wear and tear.