Oddly enough, the LBS owner seemed surprised at the mileage - he said that people who normally buy the cheap hybrids may not ride 1200 miles in a lifetime (never mind that it equates to only about a 10 mile per day commute for 6 months). If that belief is shared by Giant, I guess they would try to save a little money in a place that ordinarily wouldn't show. While I don't expect pro quality components on a $300 bike, it does make me reluctant to buy another Giant. I also don't want another hybrid, but that's a topic for another thread.

What mileage could I reasonably expect from a decent quality Bb? Some of our more avid cycling friends are reporting up to 6000 miles or more this season. How often have they had to replace a bb?

c~