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edscoble
From my experience cheap is cheap for a reason, I do like the idea of getting a bike and just riding it, but from years of experience I usually have to replace it and eventually upgrade the components (for examples, wheels, crankset, chain and bar)
I rather get a decent bike that I know that will last longer than bike that will probably end up costing me buck and trouble. (And this is a personal thing, even though we say we love to get a cheap bike to ride, if it doesn't make you feel special when riding it then what's the point of getting one in the first place)