What kind of car do you own? They all do basically the same thing - get you from here to there - but some do it more smoothly and with more style. The same is true of bikes.

If you are in the habit of buying the cheapest of everything you might actually be happier with a Walmart bike. If you prefer to live with a little more elegance in your life, then you'll notice a world of difference by stepping up to a mid level bike shop bike.