Since were on the subject
Im looking at an off-brand bike in an attempt to save a couple bucks. It comes equipped with a Shimano Alivio for the rear derailer, and a Shimano TX-71 crankset.
Im told that offbrands will have crappy parts, but Ive found the same parts listed on various Trek bikes as well. I can already figure these guys arent top of the line, but are the reasonable?
PS: Sorry to hijack, but I didnt want to start a new thread with essentiall the same question.