In defense of box store bikes. About five years I moved and wanted a cheap bike to hold me over. Found a new Schwinn hybrid/mountain bike at Target for under $200. Rode it for a couple of seasons until I moved on to a better bike. The bike was heavy, well-built, and reliable. The only problem was the suspension fork which was too soft (probably could have been permanently locked out). I left the bike with my son who let it sit outdoors for 2-3 years. Figured the bike would be toast after that, but with some light sanding, grease and a little touch-up paint, the bike was in good shape. Did a test ride before I sold it a few months ago and was surprised at how slow, but also how stable and comfortable it was compared to my titanium road bike. My guess is that the bike will still be ridden 10 years from now.