GMC Denali Road Bike
GMC Denali Road is a nice looking bike and since road bikes are pretty much only sold in bike shops, most people will assume it cost a LOT more than it really did. A friend asked if I spent "over $1,000" on it. Great gears, I hit 38.5mph on a downhill with some gear remaining, and managed 32.4mph on level ground with a tailwind (measured using handlebar mounted GPS receiver). I can cruise overall in the 16-20mph range for the first hour. I have no problems with build quality. The welds look good, the bike seems solid, the seat tube fit fine. I was surprised how well the frame fits my 6'0" size.
My first impression was that I found it awkward to have to reach down to use the brakes. I got used to that fast. My second impression was how effortless it was to go fast on this bike. The 63cm, black and silver Denali, rides really smooth. I will say that this bike is really fantastic for the price. I am so impressed with the quality for fewer than two hundred bucks.
I saw in a specialized bicycle store a bike appeared entirely exploited up that the seller wanted the price of three of the GMCs for. I realize I could have three new bikes, for the price of one bike that I wouldn't believe to get me round the block. I bought the Denali.Combine that with the aluminium frame, shimano derailleur and it executes really well. GMC Denali Road bike drives fast and appears really solid.
The seat is comfortable for a road bike, and the Denali pedals easily, making long rides a breeze. The kickstand is a welcomed addition (and removable for those who balk at kickstands). If you want a true bargain, have some tools/experience and are willing to tinker, get the Denali. It's a hoot to ride! The gear shifting appears to be fine overall to me, and conveniently placed on the handle bars. Because the bike is solid aluminum, it is fairly light and very durable.
The design of GMC seems to follow Ford Motor Company's "built tough" motto. So that's why the purchasers consider is that it is a bit heavier but stronger than different standard (bianchi, trek, giant) bikes. Unfortunately the price of some sort of composite: carbon and titanium frame bikes will cost you up $1500 new, at least)
Another aspect people will easily miss is that the forks, unlike the frame, is made of steel so they're heavier than normal--but this is because while aluminum is lighter than steel, it is also stiffer which would make for a bone-jarring ride; the only real solution to this is to get 200-300$ all carbon.
All in all I am very pleased with the bicycle GMC Denali. You simply can't get better price. The bike is light, has really stable gearing, and runs very fast. It moves better than it breaks. Replacements several key parts will make the bicycle fabulous. It is not ideal bike, but when you factor in the price, it is a super deal.
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