WalMart online bike purchases

Neato. So is adding front caliper brakes just a matter of unbolting the fender and bolting on some caliper brakes or is there some modding involved?

How hard is it to find tires?

Thanks.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6qwttOi4tc Wongmart Genesis 29

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJj5xN8SdZU someone riding motored Gen.29

I looked at one of these and for $150-300 it wasn't a bad bike, not even too heavy, but you get low $ running gear and a cheesy fork, standard Wmart issue. It's good enough for a MB though and the wheels and cranks seemed pretty stout.

I've got the Schwinn Avenue Hybrid and after ditching the crappy stock stem, it is a great bike. (paid $50 at garage sale) The low-spoke-count wheels do NOT work for china kits, but can run friction drive. It has v-brakes and clearance for 700c x45 tires.
It came with Shimano 7speed freewheel and 3x7 trigger/vbrake brifters. Good stuff for the working man or guy who collects bikes. I get a lot of compliments on it.

Stock: http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/63497_1252913420856_1770170043_465078_449193_n.jpg

Cyclocross conversion! http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253687_1394191152711_1770170043_660151_8173814_n.jpg
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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.
 
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I ran a caliper brake on my front wheel on a beach bike with grubee, and it was NOT enough! Part of the problem was the v-brake lever that came with it was not made to leverage the brake, but it also is just not a very strong brake. I used a DansComp BMX adapter ($25) and tektro v-brake kit, now it is fine even with coaster rear.

You CAN use a fender with the Dan'scomp adapter, just replace the included brake-bolt with high grade hardware store bolt and fasteners, run the brake behind/in front of fork as needed, and mount the fender to the bolt. I'd use a much stronger bracket though!

Tires for any walmart bike are EASY and cheap! www.niagaracycle.com $10-30 for Cheng shin and many more
www.noflattires.net (26" YELLOW) solid ATB 26" tires are $15 each!
 
Happy Valley- where has the failure of the Huffys with the welded on rack been reported? I need to know, as I am selling a "Panama Jack" with motor and want to know what failures have occured. ALSO- when you bolt calipers to the front, make sure you get sturdy calipers, a long brake handle and BIG SHOES!!! I have done quite a few emergency stops- this combo brings my 200# carcass to a halt no problem. Don't waste your $$ on stamped calipers- get heavy BMX style cast operations.
Should have specified earlier- sorry...
the Old Sgt.
 
Ok, cool. I can agree with that. There are some BMX versions that at the very least have a stronger main bolt and washers, so they don't squeal/flex and are less likely to break off and rotate to trap the wheel. And yes, using an old canti-style long lever will make a huge difference. V-brake pads work well on road and cruiser calipers, if you get some thick, soft ones ($5-10 set, try Niagara Cycle Works for replacement parts)

http://www.niagaracycle.com/index.php?cPath=405_93_210_47&sort=2a&filter_id=&sort=3a
 
Happy Valley- the welded-on racks of the Nel Lusso and the Panama Jack have a trombone-like extension thingy that makes the rack about 5" longer. It locks on ONE SIDE ONLY- the other side rattles like the bike is falling apart. Remove the extension or shim the offending side and the noise goes away.
the Old Sgt.:geek:
 
I just got a bike off walmart but did store pickup
once I got home they sent me a credit for over $55
all I guess is maybe thats the fee for assembly in the store as mine was still in the box
So I walked out with a brand new bike for under $100
cant beat that anywhere
to bad I cant fit a motor in it
 
Ill warn about the schwinn sidewinder mountain bike. Very solid bike and with a seat change it rides nice but the frame has a large downtube from the handlebars and will cause some problems mounting an engine.
 
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