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Old July 7th 05, 06:01 PM
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Carrera Maori 21 Speed Dual Suspension 26 Inch Wheel only $199.99
from sport mart is it worth it will it last everything just wondering
what you guys think thanks alot
Dan

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Old July 7th 05, 06:10 PM
Ed Sullivan
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Dear dan_paul,

It'll last at least until you get home. On the way home you might want
to pick up a hydraulic lift to lift that heavy piece of sh** out of the
car.

Thanks,

Ed

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Old July 7th 05, 06:23 PM
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Carrera Maori 21 Speed Dual Suspension 26 Inch Wheel only $199.99


In a word: NO!

First off, what do you want to do with it?

If you are going to ride on paved roads or fairly smooth dirt/gravel
trails, you don't need dual suspension (or any suspension). The
suspension on a bike in this price range is very heavy and prone to
early failure. Consider a hybrid bike at a local bike shop.

If you want to do serious off road riding, this bike will not last
long.

The bike you mention almost certainly comes as "one size fits all" and
is poorly assembled at sport mart.

Art Harris

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Old July 7th 05, 07:41 PM
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I would say "no", for the price you pay for that thing you can probably
find a nice used bike elsewhere.

Ken

 




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