Southern France 2009
15 years ago
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Cheap Bikes
What in the world is going on with cheap bikes? Every day I see people on cheap, Wal-Mart bikes with full suspension commuting to and from work, etc. I have nothing against cheap bikes, but am disgusted at the cheap bikes that people buy. If you wear jeans on your bike, you do not need full suspension. The increased weight and decreased efficiency of an expensive suspension bike makes it ill-suited for commuting, let alone those with bargain basement parts. A smarter consumer could get more for his money with a rigid frame, narrower tire design without the visual frills of these cheap pieces of crap. The sensibility of the bomb-proof BMX bike reigns as a superior choice, except for it's inefficient pedaling height and wheel size. They've got the right idea in China and Europe, with simple, efficient adult size commuters. I wonder who the commuters on theses cheap death traps think they're fooling.
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You mean, the $99 bikes at walmart aren't comparable to the $1,500 bikes that you get a bike shops? I had no idea, I thought it was just a name brand thing. :)
I vote for cheap bikes. Not that i care. I mean if i had a kid (which i don't.. i think) he would get a cheap POS. WalMart for sure... maybe the Gas Station if the deal was better. Obviously i didn't fit in well at Granger Hall. :(
Cheap bikes and jeans mix well. It's like people from Jersey snow skiing with jeans on. Plus how else is Pedro going to get to your house to mow your lawn. The over accessorizings makes them more prettier.
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