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Walmart chromoly bike. Is it worth it?

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flag Cmm8907
Posted: Aug 11, 2015 at 11:58 Quote
So I've been a dh and xc guy for a while but started back in the day as a dirt jumper. Found some decent trails and a fun pump track by my house and looking to get back into it. With the majority of my money going to be other bikes I found a full chromoly bike at walmart for under 200. What your thoughts? Will it hold up to a little abuse?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/20-Mongoose-Mode-900-Boys-Freestyle-Bike-Matte-Black/24413129

Here are the specs:
20" Mongoose Boys Bike Frame: premium chromoly frame
Fork: premium chromoly fork
Gearing (# of speeds): single speed
Brakes: rear aluminum U-brake and lever just like the pros
Wheels: 20" wheels
Tires: high pressure tires
Hub: 9T alloy cassette hub
Axle: oversized 14mm axle
Rims: double wall alloy rims for maximum durability
Handlebars: premium chromoly handlebars
Seat: ultra-light seat and post combo
Pedals: standard pedals
Cranks: tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks
Assembly required
Matte Black 20" Mongoose Bike Dimensions: 56"L x 27"W x 38"H
flag cmc4130
Posted: Aug 11, 2015 at 12:58 Quote
Cmm8907 wrote:
So I've been a dh and xc guy for a while but started back in the day as a dirt jumper. Found some decent trails and a fun pump track by my house and looking to get back into it. With the majority of my money going to be other bikes I found a full chromoly bike at walmart for under 200. What your thoughts? Will it hold up to a little abuse?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/20-Mongoose-Mode-900-Boys-Freestyle-Bike-Matte-Black/24413129

Here are the specs:
20" Mongoose Boys Bike Frame: premium chromoly frame
Fork: premium chromoly fork
Gearing (# of speeds): single speed
Brakes: rear aluminum U-brake and lever just like the pros
Wheels: 20" wheels
Tires: high pressure tires
Hub: 9T alloy cassette hub
Axle: oversized 14mm axle
Rims: double wall alloy rims for maximum durability
Handlebars: premium chromoly handlebars
Seat: ultra-light seat and post combo
Pedals: standard pedals
Cranks: tubular chromoly 3-piece cranks
Assembly required
Matte Black 20" Mongoose Bike Dimensions: 56"L x 27"W x 38"H

I don't know. They probably are better than other Walmart bikes.... but it's still a Walmart bike.

You'd be better off finding a lightly-ridden used bike in your area.

Is there a reason why you'd go for 20" wheels instead of 24" bmx, 24" mtb-DJ, or 26" mtb-DJ ?
(Not hatin', I rode 20"s for a really long time too, but.... no longer. It would be more consistent with your DH and XC riding to go 24" or 26".).


STANDARD 125R 24" $299 (This frame-only would have been 400-500. Although not clear what other parts are on it--not sure that's a Standard fork. Parts may have come off some other 24" like a Redline).
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bik/5153315254.html


KINK $200
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/5159972437.html


Mirraco $100
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bik/5151552796.html
flag pigman65
Posted: Aug 11, 2015 at 13:02 Quote
Walmart Bike !!!!!! Even in England we know that's a no goer lol
flag Cmm8907
Posted: Aug 11, 2015 at 13:04 Quote
Yea that's what I was thinking I just dont see much used that's chromoly for much under 400. I just thought for the price it may be worth it. As to the 20" I kinda just want something different from the DH and XC and finding a decent 24" looks to be running about $600. This is really just something to play around on. I'm 30 now so not really looking to be hucking myself off a set of stairs to flat. DH spoiled me to the beauty of transitions if your taking a 10 foot drop. Haha
flag cmc4130
Posted: Aug 11, 2015 at 13:17 Quote
Cmm8907 wrote:
Yea that's what I was thinking I just dont see much used that's chromoly for much under 400. I just thought for the price it may be worth it. As to the 20" I kinda just want something different from the DH and XC and finding a decent 24" looks to be running about $600. This is really just something to play around on. I'm 30 now so not really looking to be hucking myself off a set of stairs to flat. DH spoiled me to the beauty of transitions if your taking a 10 foot drop. Haha

Here you go. Stolen Saint XLT 24" $499

https://www.danscomp.com/products-BIKES/107162/2015_Stolen_Saint_XLT_24_Bike.html
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