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12th of May 2012
12th of May 2012
GMC Denali Road Specifications:
- 21speed road bike features a lightweight aluminum frame
- Alloy calipers and ally brake levers
- Highprofile alloy Vitesse racing rims
- Shimano derailleur and Shimano Revo shifts makes it easy to change gears quickly and smoothly
- Highperformance 700c tires are up to the challenge of rigorous street racing
GMC Denali Road Bike Description:
The GMC Denali 700C 21Speed Road Bike is built around a lightweight aluminum road bike frame. You’ll stop on a dime with the alloy calipers and brake levers, and the highprofile alloy Vitesse racing rims look as good as they perform. The Shimano derailleur and Shimano Revo shifts make it easy to change gears quickly and smoothly, and the highperformance 700c tires are up to the challenge of rigorous street racing. Lastly, this road bike will help you stay hydrated with the included alloy water bottle cage. Specifications: Frame: Aluminum 7005 straight gauge Fork: GMC Series 7000 steel Chain: KMC Z 51 Crankset: Prowheel Alloy 335P6 28X38X48 170mm Front Derailleur: Shimano FDTZ 31 Index Rear Derailleur: Shimano RDTZ30GS 7SPD Shifters: Shimano Revo SIS L2/R7 Brake levers: Promax BL250AP Aluminum Brakes: Promax 501A Alloy Caliper Brake Rims: Vitesse Alloy black 700CX14GX36H Tires: Kenda Black With Grey Band 700X28C Stem: Aluminum black EXT:100mm 0D. Handlebar: Maesbend W: 430mm D:22.0mm Saddle: Cionlli Black Seat post: HL Aluminum Micro Adjust 27.2 X 300mm Pedals: VP990S plastic body with steel cage Weight: 29.0 lbs Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it’s important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re in the market for a new bike: The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories: Road and Racing BikesAs a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain. Mountain BikesWith their larger tires, hillfriendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bikeeven one that you use regularly on trailsadds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine. Comfort/Cruiser BikesFor tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beachside lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a superrelaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family. The Right Price
A bike’s price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability. EntrylevelYou’ll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lowerend mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use. MidrangeBikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with midrange components that keep performing after miles of use. If you’re looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the “sweet spot.” Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do midrange mountain bikes with a decent front suspension. HighendRacers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, highperformance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultralightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action. The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips: Standover HeightTo find out if a bike’s overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you’ll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you’ll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the standover height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height. Top Tube LengthYou can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike’s posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit. Bikes for WomenProportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women’s bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more standover clearance. The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don’t forget these crucial addons: Helmet (this is a must!) Seat pack Lock Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages Spare tubes Portable bike pump Gloves
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GMC Denali Road Bike Comments:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, not perfect, but price makes it a great deal!,
July 11, 2006 This review is from: GMC Denali Road Bike (Sports) Putting it together:
The bike came with the typical assembly needed for a bike shipped in a cardboard box. Attach the steering column, front tire, seat, pedals, reflectors. Then adjust brakes and fine tune gears. No big deal. Several different size allen wrenches, open end wrenches, pliers, and a screwdriver were needed. It was not hard, but if you’ve never put a bike together before it might seem like a lot of work, and you still might wind up at a bike shop for proper gear and brake adjustments.
Initial thoughts:
It 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.
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.
The Good Things:
> Nice looking bike
> Could pass for a much more expensive bike
> Lightweight
> 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 1620mph range for the first hour.
> Seat post clamps down nicely and is plenty long enough
The Bad Things:
> Seat angle does not appear to be adjustable and since I am male I will have to purchase an adjustable seat due to the high front angle
> No top pull brake levers, have to move hands into the drops in order to operate brakes
> Brakes are marginally effective, I’ve had cheaper toy bikes with better brakes. Am going to try different pads.
> To reach higher gears, the left gripshift turns toward you, but the right gripshift turns away from you.
> Considering the frame size would fit an average 6′ tall person, they should have made the handlebar stem an inch or two longer for proper ride height adjustment.
> Due to the handlebar mounted twist grip shifters, there are very limited mounting positions available for accessories. I had to fabricate custom mounts for both my gps receiver and my headlight.
> The pedals are too narrow. I will have to purchase wider pedals. Considering the frame size of the bike, it would be reasonable to provide slightly wider pedals.
Parts Availability:
I bought this bike with the thinking that for the price if it wore out in a year I could buy 5 more for the price of a single entry level road bike at our local bike shops.
That thinking got tested sooner rather than later. Against my better judgement, I allowed a relative to ride the bike just a few days after I purchased it. He proceeded to ride into a longways crack in a sidewalk which abrubtly closed up locking the front tire and causing him to rotate over the front of the bike. He is fine (scraped up), but the bike did not fare as well.
The front rim sustained deep grooves and the entire braking area of the rim was scraped up from the side of the concrete. The tire was ripped and the tube was punctured, both in several places. The grip shift mechanisms were gouged by the concrete. The rear derailer was bent, knocked sideways, and the spring was knocked off.
Of course, none of this is the fault of the bike. Actually I was able to reattach the spring and fix the derailer, so all I really needed was a new front tire (rim, tire, tube, liner). Easier said than done!
None of my 3 local bike shops stock 28 x 700c tires.
But the bigger concern was with the manufacturer, Kent. All the phone numbers on the bike and in the manual refer you to them. I have still been unable to obtain parts from them, almost a month later. They are nice but just keep saying they are “waiting for parts”.
In the meanwhile, I ordered another same model bike from Amazon and have already received it and have been using it.
Interestingly, the latest bike has much beefier tires (still the same size). The older model (by a couple of weeks) had very smooth tires with no real tread depth. The new bike’s tires have more meat around the shoulder area and look like they will hold up a lot better. The newer tires seem to be of significantly higher quality.
I plan to keep the other bike for spare parts and will continue calling Kent so that hopefully someday I can get a new front tire.
Final Thoughts:
Overall I am very pleased with the bike. You just can’t beat the price. I could buy 5 of these bikes including shipping for the price of the cheapest bike from my local bike shop. Obtaining OEM parts may be hard to do. The bike is lightweight, has very good gearing, and can be very fast. It goes better than it stops. Replacing several key components will improve the bike significantly. It is not perfect, but when you factor in the price, it is a great deal.
It is sold at the price of what bikes in a toy store sell for. Just keep that in mind and realize you aren’t buying a professional model bike, and it should meet or exceed your expectations.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic bike for the price,
July 26, 2006
4.0 out of 5 stars Diamond In The Rough?,
February 1, 2006