I think that most people that buy the low-end bikes will not be able to fix every thing that I did. That is way I made it a long review. To let people know just what it would take to keep this bike running in top from. You are right that a lot of bike riders do not know how to fix a flat. I see people taking they bikes to the LBS all the time to have a flat tire fixed. But with the Kanda Kwest tires that came on the Denali I have not had a flat in the test 2000 miles at all. And the last 5 days I have been riding through a broken bottle at one spot on the commute. Just to see how good these tires really are. And so far there is not any thing that has made it's way to the tube.

As far as Break adjustments go. Any one that knows what to look for can adjust break pads. I help people learn how to fix there flat and do adjustments to the break and drive train all the time. If I see some one broken down on the roadside I stop to see if they need help. Yes even in cars. I carry tools and tubs with me so why not through a 26" tube in the bag so if so one needs one I have it. I had a MTB and have 2 tubs left over from it. I take they old tube and patch it for the next time it is needed. I even had my wife bring me the floor pump and tools to show a guy how to fix his flat tire.

As to answer the question "do you think this is a good buy for them?" Yes! Let me just say that if you can't fix a flat and adjust your own breaks you really need to learn how to. See when you out just riding for fun it does not matter how long you have to wait for help to come and get you going again. But if you’re commuting and get a flat then you better know how to fix a flat or adjust the breaks. Enough said.

I have road some high dollar bikes in the past. And have to say they do roll easier and take less energy to get up to speed. In Dallas Texas I got a speeding ticket in 1991 on my 1989 Peugeot PB-14. I was doing 48-mph in a 35-mph zone. But the judge through it out because Texas speed limits are for motor vech. not for human power vech. SO to answer you question I have road a lot of low and high end bikes, and think that all bike are what you make out of them. And all bikes have a role in this world be it just for fun or commuting.