Mud Pie
New Member
I just picked up my Nel Lusso from Wal-Mart. As I unpacked it from the box, I expected some damage; scratch(es), missing parts, something bent, etc. I'm happy to report it came in perfect condition, nary a scratch on her.
Heck, the box was in perfect condition, nothing poking through.
I put it totally together just to make sure everything is right. No problems. This coming weekend, the break-down/regrease and rebuilding everything will take place. But a brand new bike sure is purty !! Almost a shame to scuff it up by bolting everything on....
I think I may go the Manic Mechanic route and get his adapter to bolt on, the more I look at his product, the more I like it. Seems like such a logical step to take as opposed to bolting/squeezing something on my spokes. I know the rag joint is reliable, I personally feel safer with something bolted on the hub instead of squeezing the spokes....
I can definitely see the quality difference between the Huffy and my Schwinn. I blinged out my Schwinn over the years and couldn't bring myself to putting an engine on it. I think I've waxed the paint and polished the chrome on that Schwinn more times than I have my car.
Wow, I can hi-jack my own post ! Back to the Huffy. Hopefully, 2 weekends from now I can begin the build. I hope it goes relatively painless. I hope.
Heck, the box was in perfect condition, nothing poking through.
I put it totally together just to make sure everything is right. No problems. This coming weekend, the break-down/regrease and rebuilding everything will take place. But a brand new bike sure is purty !! Almost a shame to scuff it up by bolting everything on....
I think I may go the Manic Mechanic route and get his adapter to bolt on, the more I look at his product, the more I like it. Seems like such a logical step to take as opposed to bolting/squeezing something on my spokes. I know the rag joint is reliable, I personally feel safer with something bolted on the hub instead of squeezing the spokes....
I can definitely see the quality difference between the Huffy and my Schwinn. I blinged out my Schwinn over the years and couldn't bring myself to putting an engine on it. I think I've waxed the paint and polished the chrome on that Schwinn more times than I have my car.
Wow, I can hi-jack my own post ! Back to the Huffy. Hopefully, 2 weekends from now I can begin the build. I hope it goes relatively painless. I hope.