Originally Posted by caloso
biker1052: Now you've got me thinking. If an experienced cyclist needed a disposable bike for, let's say urban commuting where it has to be locked up in a weather-exposed, high-crime area, a Target bike may not be a bad choice. If you knew how to fit yourself and how to reassemble and tune the bike to make it safe and rideable.
But unless you've got the tools and know-how, you're just going to fall into the pit you've outlined.
When I go into the central business district accross the river in DC, I see bare frames attached to racks with kryptonite locks. Sometimes a low end bike with a $5 lock that survives what an expensive bike won't serves a purpose.