Originally Posted by
primuspaul
Are their Mongooses crap, too?
walmart.com/ip/seort/569505331
I think they’re all pacific cycles bikes.
Crap is stating it a bit strongly IMO.
The problem with Walmart bikes is this.
You will need to perform some maintenance on them very quickly after buying them. Maybe the crank arms fall off, pedals fall off, etc. So you spend $100-$200 on a bike you still need to work on.
So you don’t get the rock bottom price of a $25-$50 used beach cruiser. And you don’t get the greater quality of a bikes direct bike even after you fiddle with it.
So Wally World bikes are kind of in a no man’s land.
I really think for just 2 miles you might seriously think about a used beach cruiser. Then go to a local co-op or local bike store and ask to look through their take off bin for mtb riser bars and a different saddle.
Especially a co-op, or a neighbor who is into bikes can help you put front brakes on.