WalMart online bike purchases

Sgt. Howard

Sgt. Howard

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A while back I bought six Huffy Cranbrooks in three different flavors through WalMart online- excellent service, price is what you expect in the store with free delivery- I was delightfully suprised. Any bike that WalMart sells is there! LaJolla, Schwinn, Huffey, New Holland and a host of others at prices below wholesale. Those looking for your next project ought to consider this source IMHO-
the Old Sgt.
 
I am seriously considering one of the Genesis 29 inch models. They have a cruiser and a MTB. cruiser is 150 and the MTB is 199. Both free shipping. If anyone has pics of these bikes motorized, please post.
 
genesis onyx 29 with a 66cc.

I put 2 together so far and love them. They ride really nice.
 

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I had to weld extensions onto the gas tank studs to make them clear the top tube. I made my own motor mounts by welding up some flat bar and using 2 different size muffler clamps. No drilling anywhere. The stock handlebar diameter is to big for the clutch lever and throttle supplied with the kit so I cut off and welded on smaller diameter tubing so it would work. I used the buy online thru walmart.com with free to home shipping and got my bikes in about 3 days.
 
I was really surprised by Walmart's selection of bikes too. I really don't like to support such a evil corporation, but I sold my soul for their prices. I decided to go with the Huffy Nel Lusso for $120 with free shipping. Even though I can tell its not as well made as some nicer bikes I have had, it is definitely amazing for the price.
 

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Yea that blue schwin link has my interest, I like the geometry of the frame.
 
A word of caution or least a heads up on some of the Huffy cruisers, at least the one's with welded rear racks. It has been reported that frame damage can result from motorizing them.

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I saw that bike too on WM.com. I considered it, but realized that it only had coaster brakes, is that your throttle on the left handle or did you add brakes to it somewhere I can't see in the photo?
 
The bolt for the front fender to fork is removed to instal front caliper brakes- I put the brake lever on the right. Between the front caliper and the coaster I find I have adequate brakeing power.
the Old Sgt.
 
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