Walmart Mongoose XR-200 - Page 10

05-28-2004, 02:36 AM

Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> On 27 May 2004 18:19:23 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (gazzer)
> wrote:
> >You get told it's a crappy bike because you just cannot get a durable,
> >offroad capable bike for $99.99.
>
> Yes you can. Buy used from a bike shop.

Clearly I was discussing the merits of new bikes that cost $99.99.
I agree ,that on a low budget, used bikes offer a much better deal,
and have said so in the past. At least you can fix the odd worn out
bit and end up with something workable. Fixing up a Walgoose is like
wiping your arse with dollar bills.
Saying that, buying second hand demands some knowledge, and the
reputable used bike shops that i've seen don't really sell bikes quite
that cheaply.

cheers

gaz

05-28-2004, 03:55 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] >,
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> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Dave) wrote in message news:<5591d176.0405270648.c6ebe12@posting.google.c om>...
> > If you own one let's compare notes...
> >
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> I didn't like mine much, and eventually moved up to a more purpose
> oriented unit. I really never nailed down the exact problems. Maybe it
> was just a rode problem. I was working with the basic 5:1 scope. Maybe
> it was the chain, maybe it was the entire ground tackle, but what ever
> it was, that bike wouldn't hold a 30,000 lb'er with 5ft of draft under
> the lightest weather .... even with 3/8 all chain/snubber setup.

LOL!! How many of these readers do you think will understand what
you're saying?

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05-28-2004, 03:55 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] >,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Dave) wrote in message news:<5591d176.0405270648.c6ebe12@posting.google.c om>...
> > If you own one let's compare notes...
> >
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> I didn't like mine much, and eventually moved up to a more purpose
> oriented unit. I really never nailed down the exact problems. Maybe it
> was just a rode problem. I was working with the basic 5:1 scope. Maybe
> it was the chain, maybe it was the entire ground tackle, but what ever
> it was, that bike wouldn't hold a 30,000 lb'er with 5ft of draft under
> the lightest weather .... even with 3/8 all chain/snubber setup.

LOL!! How many of these readers do you think will understand what
you're saying?

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05-28-2004, 03:55 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] >,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Dave) wrote in message news:<5591d176.0405270648.c6ebe12@posting.google.c om>...
> > If you own one let's compare notes...
> >
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> I didn't like mine much, and eventually moved up to a more purpose
> oriented unit. I really never nailed down the exact problems. Maybe it
> was just a rode problem. I was working with the basic 5:1 scope. Maybe
> it was the chain, maybe it was the entire ground tackle, but what ever
> it was, that bike wouldn't hold a 30,000 lb'er with 5ft of draft under
> the lightest weather .... even with 3/8 all chain/snubber setup.

LOL!! How many of these readers do you think will understand what
you're saying?

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05-28-2004, 03:55 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] >,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Dave) wrote in message news:<5591d176.0405270648.c6ebe12@posting.google.c om>...
> > If you own one let's compare notes...
> >
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> I didn't like mine much, and eventually moved up to a more purpose
> oriented unit. I really never nailed down the exact problems. Maybe it
> was just a rode problem. I was working with the basic 5:1 scope. Maybe
> it was the chain, maybe it was the entire ground tackle, but what ever
> it was, that bike wouldn't hold a 30,000 lb'er with 5ft of draft under
> the lightest weather .... even with 3/8 all chain/snubber setup.

LOL!! How many of these readers do you think will understand what
you're saying?

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05-28-2004, 03:55 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] >,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] says...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Dave) wrote in message news:<5591d176.0405270648.c6ebe12@posting.google.c om>...
> > If you own one let's compare notes...
> >
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> I didn't like mine much, and eventually moved up to a more purpose
> oriented unit. I really never nailed down the exact problems. Maybe it
> was just a rode problem. I was working with the basic 5:1 scope. Maybe
> it was the chain, maybe it was the entire ground tackle, but what ever
> it was, that bike wouldn't hold a 30,000 lb'er with 5ft of draft under
> the lightest weather .... even with 3/8 all chain/snubber setup.

LOL!! How many of these readers do you think will understand what
you're saying?

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05-28-2004, 06:09 AM

Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> On 27 May 2004 18:19:23 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (gazzer)
> wrote:
> >You get told it's a crappy bike because you just cannot get a durable,
> >offroad capable bike for $99.99.
>
> Yes you can. Buy used from a bike shop.

Hmmm. Bike shop? No. Pawnshop? Maybe. Yardsale? Maybe.

05-28-2004, 06:09 AM

Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> On 27 May 2004 18:19:23 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (gazzer)
> wrote:
> >You get told it's a crappy bike because you just cannot get a durable,
> >offroad capable bike for $99.99.
>
> Yes you can. Buy used from a bike shop.

Hmmm. Bike shop? No. Pawnshop? Maybe. Yardsale? Maybe.

05-28-2004, 06:09 AM

Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> On 27 May 2004 18:19:23 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (gazzer)
> wrote:
> >You get told it's a crappy bike because you just cannot get a durable,
> >offroad capable bike for $99.99.
>
> Yes you can. Buy used from a bike shop.

Hmmm. Bike shop? No. Pawnshop? Maybe. Yardsale? Maybe.

05-28-2004, 06:09 AM

Rick Onanian <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>. ..
> On 27 May 2004 18:19:23 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (gazzer)
> wrote:
> >You get told it's a crappy bike because you just cannot get a durable,
> >offroad capable bike for $99.99.
>
> Yes you can. Buy used from a bike shop.

Hmmm. Bike shop? No. Pawnshop? Maybe. Yardsale? Maybe.