Opinions?

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I found this locally, and wanted some thoughts before I went to see/buy it. It will be my first project, and will be the next bike for my daughter. I can't read the name on the frame. What should I be looking for? What should I be warned against?

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

It's a Huffy, looks like a good project for the little one :wink:

 

[CRASH]

hmmmm... Huffy. Back when I was really into bikes, Huffy was a four letter word. Maybe for this application it won't be too bad? Will it be a tank? Will the parts be crap?

 

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Found out it's a Micargi. I've seen the name on Ebay, but don't know a thing about them. Any thoughts?

 

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Ok, I'm answering myself more than you all are! :lol:

Turns out that Micargi is just a K-mart/Wal Mart brand. I'll have to think about this to see if it's worth it. The frame is Hi-Ten steel, so I'll bet it's a tank. Especially for a girl bike. I don't want it to be such a tank that it's a chore for her to ride.

 

[GameBent]

Micargi, or MiCrappy as I like to call them, bikes are worse than K-mart bikes. The spokes break, hardware falls off, and the company steals their designs from high-end companies like Electra, Nirve, and Felt. They are the very bottom of the heap in my opinion.

 

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Last reply to myself. I'm letting this one go. I just don't think it's a good enough deal for the priceline, and considering what I want to do with it/have to spend on it.

The search for a 20" girls cruiser continues.

 

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Micargi, or MiCrappy as I like to call them, bikes are worse than K-mart bikes. The spokes break, hardware falls off, and the company steals their designs from high-end companies like Electra, Nirve, and Felt. They are the very bottom of the heap in my opinion.

*whew* Glad I passed on it. Thanks!

 

[GameBent]

Sometimes you can find 20" Electra girls cruises on craigslist for a decent price (less than $70). Even a Huffy would be much better!

 

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Yes, and a Lil Betty already has pink rims, so will save me the trouble of painting or replacing them. So I'll be keeping my eye out for one.