Originally Posted by Sammyboy
All of those niggles might be things I would overlook if the alternative was really a $3000 carbon and titanium rocket ship. Trouble is, the real alternative is an older high quality steel bike which will cost LESS than this thing, and will be equipped with high quality components which will keep working. I have, for instance, a Gazelle Trim Trophy, a nice 531 road bike equipped with Shimano (a mix of 105 and 600, so high end stuff), light as a feather, and high quality. It cost me £20, less than $40. I also have (for commuting purposes) a Raleigh Royal, with 531 frame and forks, high end Suntour gruppo, rack, fenders etc, which cost £23. Either of these bikes will last way longer and need less adjustment than the Denali, and will be a better ride into the bargain. So, why buy the GMC?
I generally agree with you. I picked up my Sorrento for $100, used, but bulletproof for what I'm doing with it, compared to the wal-mart bike that preceeded it for commuting. That said, if some "fool" wants to "waste" their cash on a nice looking bike in the name of science and fun, who the F are we to spoil it?
It's not like he went into this deal totally uninformed. Let him have his fun. When it breaks, he'll let us know, and I won't say "I told you so!", I'll ask "was it worth it?!".
My $70 NEXT Power-X DS26 broke after 350 miles. The freehweel ate itself under the pressure of my lard butt. Was it worth it? effin-a right it was! I got $25 for it when I sold it, so it only cost me $45 for 350 miles of fun (still cheaper than gas in our Explorer) and it got me back into cycling! Would I buy one like that ever again? Hell no, but it doesn't mean I regret it. And even if I did, it would be no one's business but my own.
I say cut the guy a bit o' slack, eh?