Originally Posted by Blue Denali

Having affordable bikes like this can help people that have families get into cycling.. and may even
help out the local bike shops. when you get ready for an up grade or need parts and maintenance.
If you think that the only way to get a road bike is to buy used or spend $1000.00 per bike. Then a lot of people won't even try. As a result they would be missing out on all the benefits of cycling.