I have tuned up a number of these WM/Target bikes, and they really do suck. Working on these bikes (i.e getting everything adjusted properly) makes me want to cry. As someone said, no amount of love can possibly make these things function well. If you intend on actually doing some riding, get a bike with halfway decent components that can be adjusted properly. But on the other hand, why not just spring for a BMX bike? Those things are fun and well nigh indestructible.