Just wondering, I've noticed some Schwinn bikes at my target now. Are these the same Schwinns quality wise but with cheaper components than at an LBS. Or is Schwinn just putting their name on cheap bikes?

Anyway, if you want a cheap bike, I would get a used bike from a quality bike maker than a new one from a department store any day. I'd say you'll have much more fun riding it as quality makes a difference.

But I do agree that kids bikes are best from a department store. When I was little I beat the hell out of my bike and never maintained it. It was some bike from toys r us too. That thing kept on going through winters, summers, potholes, ramps, etc...all with no maintenance.