NEW STUFF AT WAL-MART (Op Bike PICS ADDED)

[1959firearrow]

I gotta know How does the thruster perform they have one at the local walmart for 89.98 and I know for a fact no one will buy it if I don't I'm just not sure about the quality of the "flip-flop" hub that can switch from fixed to single speed. I really want one just to see if I would like a fixie.

[yoothgeye]

I gotta know How does the thruster perform they have one at the local walmart for 89.98 and I know for a fact no one will buy it if I don't I'm just not sure about the quality of the "flip-flop" hub that can switch from fixed to single speed. I really want one just to see if I would like a fixie.

That's the cheapest new bike you'll find to try it out. A local guy rides one, but he keeps it on the freewheel side. I talked him into flipping it, that lasted about a day, he didn't like fixed. It's a different thing! haha

[1959firearrow]

Alright hopefully by the time I save up enough money its not gone if not Ill have to order one. Anyone know how well built it is I'm not ready to plop down $100 for a bike that is just gonna break down on me all the time.

[Toeslider]

Frow what I have read, it's just as good as any other cheap bike they sell, if you ride it like a normal person would ride a bike and use the brakes. If you want to ride it like a hardcore fixie rider and do skids to stop without using the brakes, the hub won't hold up and it will break quickly. It would be worth it to get the feel of riding fixed, but don't count on it to stop you in traffic without using the brakes, or hold up to any hard riding. Just as you wouldn't expect a $100 mountain bike to hold up to any critical mountain bike terrain.

[1959firearrow]

Sounds like I should just build one I think I have enough parts laying around just don't have a fixed hub.

[Midlake Crisis]

I found this 7-speed Schwinn Admiral at WalMart for $159 and was going to buy it for my daughter.

I checked CL first and found one that was literally like new for $100. The seller had only used it once, attached to a baby trailer, and parked it for a year before listing it for sale. The tires were flat from sitting, and when I got it home I found out that both front and rear brakes were rubbing the rims - I can't imagine what it would be like trying to ride with both brakes dragging while hauling a baby trailer. No wonder the poor lady had parked it. Anyway, it is a fun bike for $100, classic style if not really a rat, but close enough to follow the wife and I around on our Electra tandem. It rolls a LOT better on the road than her old mountain bike with the fat knobbies.

[mrfritz]

I found this 7-speed Schwinn Admiral at WalMart for $159 and was going to buy it for my daughter.

I checked CL first and found one that was literally like new for $100. The seller had only used it once, attached to a baby trailer, and parked it for a year before listing it for sale. The tires were flat from sitting, and when I got it home I found out that both front and rear brakes were rubbing the rims - I can't imagine what it would be like trying to ride with both brakes dragging while hauling a baby trailer. No wonder the poor lady had parked it. Anyway, it is a fun bike for $100, classic style if not really a rat, but close enough to follow the wife and I around on our Electra tandem. It rolls a LOT better on the road than her old mountain bike with the fat knobbies.

I think that model is on it's way to be discontinued. I bought one online yesterday for store pickup. I'm going to try to leave it in the box for a bit but already have the cream tires and few other ideas for it. The jet black Onex 29 bad boy flaming skull convertible and the snow white with pink trim princess cruiser.... They might not be ratty but they sure can be FUN!

[Midlake Crisis]

I think that model is on it's way to be discontinued. I bought one online yesterday for store pickup. I'm going to try to leave it in the box for a bit but already have the cream tires and few other ideas for it.

What a coincidence! The cream tires would be cool, if my daughter really gets in to it I may follow your lead - post pics when you get busy on it!

[kingfish254]

I found the Admiral for my carriage house tenant and she loves it.
She has had it about a month now and hasn't had any problems.
Great looking city bike.

[kngtmat]

A new Schwinn Delmar I saw today with a bottle opener.

[Peatbog]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Meridian-Adult-Trike-Dark-Cherry/12016722?ci_sku=12016722&ci_src=14110944&sourceid=1500000000000003260420

$270.00

[deorman]

Too bad it's single speed.

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I like the contour of this fork, not flat, not tubular, very 'modern' cruiser look to it. It would look GREAT mated to a Monark-type springer ala the Felt Abraham Linkage, looks like there's plenty of room for a 24 x 3 tire in there too.


Cheers,
Dr. T

[mrfritz]

looks like there's plenty of room for a 24 x 3 tire in there too.

You saw the post about the Felt Quick Brick firesale?

FUN!

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Yep, bought 5 pair back in December when they first went on sale.

Still have 4 pair in the box if anyone's looking for some!

Cheers,
Dr. T