Originally Posted by
primuspaul
walmart.com/ip/Kent-700C-Men-s-Ridgeland-Hybrid-Bike-Blue-Green/887192234
Yes I know Kent is bottom of the barrel. My question is: can it work as a commuter bike on asphalt roads and last a while? Or are the bearings going to fail within a few weeks?
It will be fine.
Probably geared to tall for a beginner commuter, but you’ll figure it out.
I’d remove crank arm bolts and make sure threads are clean, locktite, reinstall.
If it’s going to be a commuter, maybe remove the valve stems, pour some sealant in and reinstall.
Check spoke tension, headset, handlebar, pedal tightness.
Then ride it into the ground. Use it as an experience to think about what you want in your next bike.