First time here?
Welcome to the Bike of Doom. Glad you could drop by. Before you dig into the blog, I’d like to be clear about one thing. In this blog I write about test riding a cheap department store bike. I am not recommending, however, in any way whatsoever, that any reader of this blog go out and buy a bike from a department store. I am a supporter of my Local Bike Shop(s), and I think that’s where you need to go to buy a bike. There are a few posts listed below. At the very least, please read the first of those to get my full opinion on buying a department store bike.
Now, if you happen to already own a cheap department store bike, welcome aboard! I’ve been riding mine for about a year, and it’s been a very interesting experience. Keeping the Bike of Doom on the road has taught me a lot about bikes, about bike repair If you're looking for advice on riding a department store bike, tips on doing repairs, keeping it running, and generally getting the most out of that piece of junk you already own and were probably thinking of throwing away, you've come to the right place. If you've got your own Department Store Bike stories, tips, tricks, or advice... please share them. In the meantime, here are a handful of posts that will give you a good idea of what this place is all about. Read my lips: don’t buy a crappy bike! — My response to the news that some of my readers appeared to be buying department store bikes after reading this blog. Department Store Bike toolbox — all the tools you’ll need to keep your bike running smoothly. Replace the bottom bracket. — a tough repair! The Bike of Doom on Holiday — Probably my worst day ever with the Bike of Doom.
