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GMC Topkick Dual Suspension Mountain Bike Review
GMC Topkick Dual is a phenomenal bike! That is all I can say, especially for the price. Ideal for casual riding. The best feature is the dual suspension. Light and easy dropping off curbs on the way to work. Disc brakes are nice to have, on front and rear – worked much better than rim brakes. The bike weighs 38 pounds put together – not exactly light, but since I ride for pleasure and exercise, and don’t plan to race, the weight is fine.
I’ve taken this bike on long distances on and off road, down the stairs, up hills. I rode this bike from Long Island to Manhattan with no problems; it’s pretty light as well. This bike is the best bang for the buck. It’s not professional bike but it gets the job done. It appears that they have thought of everything for the rider. Don’t know about jumping or other extreme sports, but for everyday use it’s right on. Workmanship is defined by the details and this bike has it. No sloppy welds anywhere
GMC Topkick Dual bike is very easy to put together. I am a total newbie and it only took me 1.5 hour. However, it took me about a week to finally tune the front/rear derailleurs and disc brake. Of course, I am a newbie and I am learning and tuning at the same time. It can get frustrating and you might not interest in going through the pain. However, when it’s all set and done, I have learn and understood and comfortable in bike tuning. For those of you who do not want to DIY, get it to a bike shop.Certainly, if you are very familiar with tuning, usually it can be done in 1-2 hours.
Overall I am very pleased with the GMC Topkick Dual Bike. The bike is good quality especially for the price. I have recently been test riding some higher end bikes and the only difference is that they are significantly lighter and significantly more expensive. I would have no problem recommending the bike to anyone.