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Big box bikes - i know, i know

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  1. I understand that buying a bike at a big box store comes with many caveats about quality, selection expertise, etc. But this is a bike I will likely ride maybe once a month at most, and I want to spend under $150 for an already-assembled model. That said -- does anyone have any thoughts in terms of brands and models between the:

    BCA Charleston Cruiser,
    Schwinn Midway Cruiser,
    Hyper Spinfit Men's Hybrid,
    Mongoose Ledge,
    Schwinn Pathway, or
    Schwinn Sidewinder?

    Any other of the brands I should consider? Genesis, Next, Roadmaster, Huffy?

    Thanks so much for your thoughts. The broad selection, while theoretically nice, is just a bit dizzying for a person who already doesn't know a lot.

  2. Biggest thing for you to do is avoid any bike that has a front shock fork, low price bikes with low price shocks are a huge trouble spot, avoid those at all cost!

    So I think that leaves just the Pathway.

    However after saying all of that I cannot recommend ANY Walmart bike, for $150 I would look at used bikes.

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