Pacific Exploit Women’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Customer Review: Don’t waste your money
I just got done assembling this piece of garbage. I spent $60 on a bike for myself at a local retail chain a week ago, and have had no problems. This bike was a problem before it was ever ridden. Out of the box, the front wheel was bent, and the collar nut that the handlebar shaft has to slide through was dented, making it impossible for the shaft to pass through. There was no visible damage to the box, leading me to believe that the damage didn’t occur during shipping. I got out a file and a mallet, and made the handlebars fit. I installed the pedals and seat, adjusted the brakes, and filled the tires. I rolled the bike out of the garage for a test ride, and discovered that not only was the front wheel bent, but the bearing sounded like it had been sitting in a bucket of salt water for a week. When I tried to shift gears, I found that the derailleurs were sorely in need of adjustment. Any attempt to shift the front gears caused the chain to jump the sprocket. Tomorrow, I’ll probably spend $100 on a tuneup at the local bike shop. Good thing my daughter won’t be back from vacation until Sunday. Hopefully her new bike will be ready by then.

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