Originally posted by Bigbiker
I just bought one of these X-mart bikes, a Scwinn "Aluminum Comp, and it seems to be pretty strong. After reading this thread I took it to a LBS and had the "spring tune up special" performed on it.
I haven't had any complaints with it. If it breaks at all, X-mart has a full refund/return/exchange policy so what's the risk?
If I continue and get into this great sport, I will either upgrade the bike with quality accessories (the frame seems very strong)or buy a new more expensive model from the LBS.
I think that the bike should be looked at for what it is:
It's cheap
It's great for beginners to explore their interest
It's returnable
View the bike/specs here:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A4178%3A103684[/URL]
I think you may have just posted the most intelligent post in the whole thread.
You've taken notice of the other posts and got the bike checked out properly. Excellent.
You're also looking ahead to the possibility of getting something else down the line.
Your most insightful comment was
I think that the bike should be looked at for what it is:
It's cheap
It's great for beginners to explore their interest
It's returnable
I started my cycling on a cheap trashy bike which needed re-tuning all the time. I got sick of it and moved onto something better. But at least it got me started (and showed me the limitations of those bikes).