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Originally Posted by KTrain
I'm sure Sportcheck and Walmart bikes are fine if you or someone you know is able to go over the bike and make sure everything has been assembled properly. I just wouldn't trust them without a 2nd set of eyes to go over the bike.
Bicycle Repair Hub posts photos of bikes on Facebook from Walmart and Sportchek that have been assembled incorrectly.
He posted this one earlier this week. Most people wouldn't even notice something was wrong with this bike. (the fork is backwards)
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I've bought my last two bikes at sport chek and agree you need to double check assembly but the value they sell at is impressive in the GT and Orbea line relative to other main line brands. And you can stack coupons. So you get 10% off for new email and usually you can find another 10% or $50 off coupon somewhere. Bought a GT Pantera 27.5 plus bike came in under $1000 after stacking coupons. Similar kitted bikes are 1300-1600 at LBS.