Originally Posted by
Sirrus Rider
+1 There is ALOT of elitism in cycling even in the utility/commuting sector. This is a byproduct of the marketing illusion that everyone needs to be on the megabuck frame used to win the Tour De France to get to A to B. Or that you bike has to come from a LBS that has platinum doorknobs on its WC.
I've only seen one comment pushing someone to spend more than was necessary, but I haven't been on this forum for very long. I think most of us are happy to ride just about anything, because bikes are just fun.
After 20 years, I laid out big bucks on a bike for the first time this summer. While I am loving the bike, I'm also figuring it will take 5-10 years for me to recoup the cost in gas. I still kick myself when I see a cheaper version that probably would have worked just as well. ...I've...got...to...quit...checking...Craigslist.
For a mile, a Walmart bike is absolutely fine. I'm sure that the OP will be happy for a long time.