Originally Posted by josh7337
Ive noticed recently that Wal-mart and other retailers now sell aluminum framed mountain bikes with dual suspension for~$70. A few years back, my friend Adam paid in excess of $600 for an aluminum frame mountain bike (Trek was the brand) with only front suspension. My question is thus: how do some people rationalize spending so much more for an ATB?
Wal*Mart doesn't sell mountain bikes. They sell bikes that look like mountain bikes. Don't believe me? Take a closer look at the little white sticker at the bottom of the seat tube on each one that says "not for off road use".