[raiderbill70]

I'm deploying to Iraq soon and was wondering something. I'd like to order a bike from Walmart and have it sent over there, but I've never put one together. Are there pretty good instructions? How many different tools do you need?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[nnn]

Noooo how dare you say the name which shall not be spoken in these hallowed forums...!!!
I dono if you guys have IKEA there but I guess the amount of work you have to do is similar i.e. not much.

 

[AFViper]

I strongly suggest you read the sticky about department store bikes. I bought an Iron Horse Warrior for $500, I suggest you go to this price range for a first mountain bike unless you are really low on cash. I bought the bike on the internet, it came 90% assembled, was fairly easy to put together even though it was the first time I did any wrenching on a bike. Took me a couple hours, but an experienced person could do that in less than half an hour, I am sure.

Good luck on your deployment, and stay safe.

 

[raiderbill70]

I strongly suggest you read the sticky about department store bikes. I bought an Iron Horse Warrior for $500, I suggest you go to this price range for a first mountain bike unless you are really low on cash. I bought the bike on the internet, it came 90% assembled, was fairly easy to put together even though it was the first time I did any wrenching on a bike. Took me a couple hours, but an experienced person could do that in less than half an hour, I am sure.

Good luck on your deployment, and stay safe.

I read the sticky about department store bikes. I currently ride a department store bike and it seems to be doing fine (as a starter until I get back from Iraq). While I'm in Iraq, I plan on ordering the department store bike because I'm gonna leave it there. I didn't specify that in the message (maybe I should've) but I'm not spending $500 on a bike that I'm gonna leave in country because it would be a huge deal bringing it back.

Later.

 

[tlg]

I read the sticky about department store bikes. I currently ride a department store bike and it seems to be doing fine (as a starter until I get back from Iraq). While I'm in Iraq, I plan on ordering the department store bike because I'm gonna leave it there. I didn't specify that in the message (maybe I should've) but I'm not spending $500 on a bike that I'm gonna leave in country because it would be a huge deal bringing it back.

Hey if it's what you want, do it. I wouldn't want to ship my bike to Iraq, even if it was comming back.

Department store bikes are simple to put together. They come 90% assembled. You just need to mount the wheels, pedals, and handlebar. And you'll have to adjust the brakes and shifters. They come assembled but they won't be adjusted right.