Need advices before purchasing

[PotomacCyclist]

Never heard of it. But I did find this satirical review of the bike. (The post includes some adult language.)

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Lavender_Room_F4/Bike_review._The_Roadmaster_Granite_Peak_P3502546/

It’s probably what you should expect from most of the bikes sold at places like Wal-Mart. There’s a reason why it can sell for under $100. In this case, you will probably get what you pay for.

[thucydides]

What do you want to use the bike for? If it’s mainly for riding on roads or paved trails then those tires and front suspension — as well the overall bike weight, no doubt — will waste lots of your energy. If it’s to actually use as a mountain bike — at places like Fountainhead or Wakefield — then I pretty much guarantee that that suspension and the other components won’t last. You’re way better off getting a used but higher quality bike at some place like Phoenix or Craigslist.

[chris_s]

Pretty sure this is spam guys.

[PotomacCyclist]

I wondered about that, but there are no hidden links in the text or in the photo. It’s bike-related and I think most people know they should be wary of “big box specials” like this bike. Given the negative comments this bike is likely to receive, it won’t work that well as spam either.

[ShawnoftheDread]

That’s part of the fun. Sometimes our spammers engage us.

[KelOnWheels]

Oh, I thought that said “Fragile Peak”.

[Brendan von Buckingham]

dont buy

[brendan]

Spammers can post not-really-spam, then later go back and edit their post with more spamminess. That’s worth keeping an eye out for.

B

[PotomacCyclist]

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?7948-24-price-(on-CaBi-and-Citibike)&p=102758#post102758

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