I replaced the dead battery in the older wired Bell bicycle computer that came with the bike. Lastly, the price was $30 plus a bit of a drive to Evansville, IN. My Mother mongoose bmx bike came along for the ride. Neither of us had been to the rural east side of Evansville for some years. Cheap mountain bikes often have speeds that range from 7 to 27.
Even though I have better bikes today I still do not turn my nose up at these older loathed by many department store bikes. I just ride whatever bikes I enjoy regardless of popularity or lack of. Maybe that is because I remember vividly when all I had was a 20″ worn and beat department store BMX that was to small for me but took to places far away from home.
Should you find the printed assembly instructions included with your bicycle a bit difficult to follow, look for a video you can watch instead. Some companies provide you with a link, so you can assemble the bike step-by-step following the video huffy mountain bike tutorial. Keep your bicycle locked in a covered garage or shed when not in use. Leaving the bike out in the elements will cause it to rust and deteriorate, significantly shortening the bike’s life span, and you’ll also risk having it stolen.
Trust in your equipment is always a must when riding the trails. This bike is in very good overall condition; the blue paint job has minimal wear and scratches and the frame is free of major dings and dents. The bicycle appears to be all original with the exception of the tires and saddle. Mechanically the bike shifts and brakes well but could use a complete tune up to reach it’s full potential as one of our shop’s mechanics has not tuned it up. Both wheels are quite true and straight but could also use some touching up to be perfect.
The Roadmaster and Huffy mountain bikes are both designed with linear pull brakes. For mountain riding, these type of brakes have been found to be increasingly effective compared to other brake types. This will make the bike less comfortable to ride in these situations, and will cause more strain on your body, as well as more wear and tear to the bike.