Road Bike GMC Denali

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 feeling was that I got it problematic to have to reach down to use the brake system. I had used to that fast. My second impression was how elementary it was to go quick on this bike. The 63cm, black and silver Denali, rides actually quiet. I will tell that this bike is truly amazing for the price. I am indeed impressed with the quality for less than two hundred dollars.

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 wide for a route bike, and the Denali pedals easily, taking long drives a child's play. Welcomed addition is a kickstand. The gear shifting appears to be fine overall to me, and conveniently placed on the handle bars. Because the bicycle is stable aluminum, it is fair lightweight and very long-lasting. If you need a real bargain get GMC road bike.

But a caveat emptor is that it is a bit heavier but stronger than other standard (bianchi, trek, giant) commuter road bikes since those tend to have a skinnier aluminum frame while this one seems to follow Ford Motor Company's "built tough" motto. (Lighter frame materials would be titanium, carbon, and some kind of composite: carbon and titanium frame bikes WILL cost you over $1500 new, at least)

Another aspect individuals will easily omit is that the forks, unlike the frame, is made of steel so they're heavier than regular but this is because while aluminum is lighter than steel, it is too stronger which would build for a bone jarring ride; the simply real result to this is to get 200-300$ entirely 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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