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4
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Best bang for yor $$- even w/the extra labor,
07/04/2009
I was a bit hesitant to order this bike with all the reviews on how the item comes damaged (red version). It seemed odd esp. since all the bikes on display put together by the store were all in brand new condition. But with the site-to-store free shipping and 30 day Wal-mart return policy, the protection seemed worth it. Item arrived at local store 5 days in advance!! and store had it put together in 48 hours!
I arrived at the store and was pleasantly surprised to find not one scratch on the bike. Bike looked as good as the pristine ones in the store!
The one minus that I agree with other reviewers is that the bike is of "store workmanship" and not "bike shop workmanship". Meaning the rear derailleur was not shifting properly and both wheels were severely out of true (crooked wheels for you rookies).
I own 3 bikes already and this one's for the wife, so I had the inherent skill set to true both wheels(2 hours) and adjust the entire rear derailleur system until it was perfect (1 hour). These tasks are to be done by amateur cyclists (me) or by your local bike shop.
Either way there WILL BE a need to fine tune this bike once you get it. I believe a LBS will charge abt $30 for the work, so expect to add that on top of the bike price.
Even so, with the +30, I could not find a better deal for a beginner cyclist retro beach bike having the modern upgrades as well(7 speeds, V-lever brakes). Most LBS as well as other big chain stores charge well over $200+ for a bike with these amenities. Well worth the price when you compare to others!
BTW - missing ONE adjustment screw - that's it.
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5
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