GMC Denali Road Bike
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 impression was that I found it awkward to have to reach down to use the brakes. I got used to that fast. My second impression was how effortless it was to go fast on this bike. The 63cm, black and silver Denali, rides really smooth. I will say that this bike is really fantastic for the price. I am so impressed with the quality for fewer than two hundred bucks.
The wheels and tires are quite narrow and 28 inches. Combine that with the aluminum frame, shimano derailleur and it performs very well. GMC Denali Road bike rides tight and looks really nice. I found a specialized bike that looked completely used up that the seller wanted the cost of three of the GMCs for. I decided that I could have three new bikes, back to back for the price of one bike that I wouldn’t trust to get me around the block. I bought the Denali.
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.
A matter for buyer consideration is that it is a bit heavier but stronger than popular (bianchi, trek, giant) commuter road bicycles since those tend to get a thinner aluminum shape while this one looks to pursue Ford Motor Company’s “built tough” motto. (Lighter frame materials would be titanium, carbon, and some sort of composite: carbon and titanium frame bikes will cost you up $1500 new, at least)
Different aspect individuals will easy overlook is that the forks, unlike the frame, is built of steel so they’re weightier than normal but this is because while aluminum is lighter than steel, it is too harder which would create for a bone jarring ride; the only real solution to this is to have 200-300$ completely carbon.
My general conclusion is that you can’t find better price. I am very happy with the bicycle GMC Denali. The bike is lightweight, has really fabulous gearing, and can be real fast. It goes better than it stops. Replacements several key component parts will improve the bicycle significantly. It is not the great one but when you factor in the price, it is a wonderful deal.
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