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

[Rat Rod]

Had to stop by Wally World on the way home from work today and swung by their bike department.

They just reconfigured the bike department at our store and they were restocking it with merchandise.

They had a cool looking Mongoose aluminum frame single speed bike for $149.00.

You know the fixed gear market is mainstream now when you can buy a look a like at Wal-Mart.

I lifted it up and it seemed pretty light. Pretty hard to beat for $149. Just need to lose the gay chainguard.















Next was an OP brand aluminum cruiser that they wanted $109.00 for...again, pretty cheap for what seemed to be a decent looking cruiser.




Then I noticed a Schwinn Cruiser that they had in a blue color....no price on this one, but probably just as cheap.




Lastly was a new Cruiser tire by Bell that looked interesting...

[SCHWINNRAY69]

I wish are Wal-Mart had more cruisers:cry: All we have are a few junky mountain bikes

[Rat Rod]

There's always the site to store option which you don't have to pay shipping for.

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Thats true But I really have enough

There's always the site to store option which you don't have to pay shipping for.

[ratina]

Those tires look interesting. I hate how they roll them up in a box, so hard to get seated properly. If anyone gets a pair I'd love to see them installed.

[Rat Rod]

I wish they would have made the stripe white and not beige, but it's a good start.

[StepChld]

$149 for that Mongoose? That's a pretty sweet deal. Were the rims 700 Deep V's or regular 26"? Gives me a real good idea for a single speed diamond frame from Monkey Wards that I have (bought it for $20, couldn't resist).
On the tires, I've bought several like that from Wal Mart and all I did was leave them on a large flat surface for a few days in warm weather (ok, freaking hot Texas summer weather!) and I had no problems whatsoever. But YMMV.

[TheFlyingDingo]

I love those tires...but yet to find a bike that would look right with them

[StepChld]

I wish they would have made the stripe white and not beige, but it's a good start.

Agreed, I'm not into the whole "gum wall" look.

[Rat Rod]

The wheels are 700c deep V wheels.

Undoubtedly no name brand stuff since none of the components have any markings.

Still a fun bike to goof around with though for $150!

Kinda like the Black Friday Sting-Rays for the fixed gear community...ha ha!

[Rat Rod]

Here's the Mongoose Single Speed...$149.00

http://www.walmart.com/ip/700C-Men-s-Mo ... e/13398142


The new 700C Mongoose Cachet Bike offers the ultimate experience in simplicity and style. Single-speed gearing makes for easy and intuitive riding. Caliper brakes and high-profile colored rims add urban style.


700C Men's Mongoose Cachet Fixed-Speed Bike:

* Aluminum frame with rigid fork
* Lightweight and responsive ride
* Single speed
* Front and rear caliper brakes ensure precise stops
* High-profile colored rims add urban style
* Assembly required

Specifications

Speeds: SIngle
Bike Type: Road Bikes
Brake Type: Front and rear calipur brakes
Assembly Required: Yes
Gender: Men
Model No.: R5470WM
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 39.7
Product in Inches (L x W x H): 65.0 x 22.0 x 40.0

[Rat Rod]

Here's the OP aluminum cruiser...$118.00

http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Ocean-Paci ... r/11089181

26" Ocean Pacific Men's Beach Cruiser:

* Lightweight aluminum frame
* Platform cruiser pedals
* Authentic Ocean Pacific graphics
* Comfortable seat
* Single speed
* Coaster brakes

Specifications

Frame: Aluminum
Bike Type: Comfort Bikes
Assembly Required: Yes
Gender: Men
Model No.: WMA-92601
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 40.7
Product in Inches (L x W x H): 74.02 x 26.78 x 44.88
Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported
Origin of Components: USA and/or Imported
Wal-Mart No.: 000733049

[Rat Rod]

And the Schwinn Cruiser... $99.00

http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Men-s-Schw ... r/13398149

Classic Schwinn styling meets modern innovation in this attractive 26" Schwinn Men's Delmar Cruiser. Hit the beach or the paved path and enjoy a smooth, comfortable ride.

26'' Men's Schwinn Delmar Cruiser:

* Schwinn Classic Cruiser frame and handlebars with upright geometry
* Fenders and rear storage rack provide convenience and style
* Schwinn wide padded cruiser seat softens ride
* Rear coaster brake for intuitive stopping
* Alloy rims are lightweight and durable
* Assembly required

Specifications

Speeds: Single Speed
Bike Type: Cruiser Bikes
Brake Type: Rear coaster brakes
Assembly Required: Yes
Gender: Men
Model No.: S2746WMA
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 44.1
Product in Inches (L x W x H): 66.0 x 24.0 x 40.0
Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported
Origin of Components: USA and/or Imported
Wal-Mart No.: 070001646

[cman]

In depth review by Bike Snob http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2010/04 ... goose.html

[jerrykr]

They have a Huffy Cranbrook coaster brake for about $88 or so that is not a bad bike.

Cheap components, especially the pedals, but hard to beat price-wise for a starter or a build, especially since everything is new.

I have one I found for $25 and figure the wheel set and white wall tires, or the frame itself are worth more than what I paid for it.