Most of what they sell in discount stores are Bicycle-Like Objects... basically, toys shaped like bicycles.


However, the bike you picked out is actually rather nice.

It looks to be a good entry level fitness bike, or, a long-term, all-weather commuter.

For the money, you really can't go wrong.

I say, buy it, and before you ride it, take it to a bike shop. Some eighteen year old stockboy assembled that bike... And he used pliers and a 10-cent screwdriver.

Some shops used to be kind of snooty with discount store bike owners, but I have to tell you, times are tough in the retail world... Merchants are learning to be extra nice to anybody waiting to spend some money.

Have 'em go over it, adjust it, make sure the shifters index on all the gears, and the brakes don't rub the tires... They'll lube all the usual points, and you'll be pleasantly surprised when they present the bill... It won't cost much.

Plus, you'll have established yourself as a potential customer to that shop... They'll be willing to help you
if you have a problem (Wally World sure won't) and if the time comes that you want to move up to a
good bike-shop-brand, you might even get a deal on last year's models.