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# Lightweight aluminum Shimano precision 21-speed GMC Denali Road Bike

**Brand:** gmc
**Price:** 1462 zł
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## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate Your Ride: Where Speed Meets Style!

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- **What is this?** GMC Denali Road Bike by gmc
- **How much does it cost?** 1462 zł with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Race-Ready Rims:** High-profile alloy Vitesse rims built for speed and stability.
- • **Light as a Feather:** Conquer the road with a lightweight aluminum frame designed for performance.
- • **Unleash Your Speed:** Experience the thrill of 21-speed versatility for every terrain.
- • **Tires That Dominate:** High-performance 700c tires ready to tackle rigorous street racing.
- • **Precision Gear Shifting:** Effortlessly switch gears with Shimano's advanced derailleur system.

## Overview

The GMC Denali Road Bike is a high-performance cycling machine designed for adults, featuring a lightweight aluminum frame, 21-speed gear system, and high-profile alloy rims. Perfect for street racing enthusiasts, it combines precision engineering with sleek design, ensuring a smooth and exhilarating ride.

## Description

Mens GMC Denali Light weight aluminum road bike has a 21 speed Shimano derailleur. ~ For any service questions contact Kent at 1-800-451-KENT (5368), EST.,for replacement parts, repair kits, tools and warranty information.

Review: The GMC Denali Road bike-the best commuter bike for its price. - A little about myself, and my exeperience with cycling I have been riding bicycles all of my life and have owned several as an adult. Sadly most of them either got stolen or were neglected. All of them with the exception of three have been mountain bikes. I had a Huffy road bike back in 1989 (I know, I know,) and cracked the frame going over a curb. I became convinced that road bikes and me were bad because I am big guy. The first adult bike I road as an adult was a Christmas gift. I got the bike Xmas 1987. It was a Montgomery Ward's bike. It was either a 12 speed or 14 speed and it was awesome. I decided that I wanted to enlist in the Navy. I was told that I need to lose 50 lbs by June of 1988. To accomplish that I took two Gym classes and rode that Montgomery Wards bike like hell. My dad didn't put it together the right way and the left crank would fall off unless it was constantly tightened. I carried a socket wrench with me at all times and kept it tight as all times. It was awkward but that damn bike served it purpose well. I would ride 6-8 miles after school, and do twenty mile rides on the weekends. Thank God for the flood control bike paths in Long Beach CA. That POS bike got me started, though I sure the leet's made fun of it. Needless to say I made the cut for Boot camp. The last “nice” mountain bike I had was a Schwinn (not a department store bike,) mountain bike with dual suspension and cost me $1100 back in 2000. I lost in 2004 over a dispute with a friend because the jerk pawned it. I went 8 years without a bike and gained more weight as a result of it and the fact that I had a car for two before it died on me (I gained 40 lbs, because I wasn't walking like I was when I took bus.) I found myself taking the bus once again after my car died and the LAMTA isn't fun (though the Santa Monica blue bus is not bad.) I was going back to school once again (I'm on the 50 year plan for my BA,) and I wanted to have a bicycle that I could put a rack on and commute to school via the metro rail gold line. I purchased a used Cadillac mountain bike. It was heavy and built like a brick s!!t house. It didn't take me long to get tired of it, because it was slow, uncomfortable etc etc. I initially took a look at the GMC Denali road bike and was scared off by some of the negative reviews (I should of gotten it in the first place. I instead purchased a Schwinn Varsity from the ebil Walmart. It's a decent bike however it didn't work out for me, because it felt too small for me, and felt squishy underneath me. I managed to sell both bikes eventually. Enter the GMC Denali, but I before I do that I want to get a few things out of the way. DISCLAIMERS A. I am not even going to try and compare the Denali with the more expensive/higher quality bikes. That is not the point of this review. B. I don't have an issue with people that ride more expensive/higher quality bikes. My issue is with the leet's that think they are greatest thing since sliced bread, because they rock an expensive lean mean, road bike high speed death machine. C. I don't have a problem with local bike shops in general. They are the equivalent of luxury car dealerships and provide a valuable service to those that can afford it. I do have a beef with the ones that act like shady auto mechanics and I've ran into plenty of them. ENTER THE DENALI The third time is in fact the charm. At least in this case. I rolled the dice on the Denali after making a mistake with the first two bikes (they are not bad bikes, but were bad fits for me.) I ordered it from desertcart and paid more for it than I would of at Walmart. Walmart didn't have the color I wanted which was black and silver. GO RAIDERS LOL. Luckily for me it was shipped via UPS and the box it came in didn't look like it was dragged down the street. I did the initial assembly which was a piece of cake (many reviewers gave it a one star rating because they fail to put the fork into the proper position and/or didn't get the brakes/gears adjusted.) I walked it to the my local bike shop in downtown LA-those guys are awesome. They did a safety check on it to make sure that everything was tight and adjusted. Since then I've been riding on a regular basis, though I should be riding more. I am still alive, and all of my limbs are intact, despite of what the leets said about it being a deathtrap on wheels. I've been riding it for a year now and have performed some upgrades since then. I've made some improvements to it since I've purchased it. A LITTLE ON THE CRAIGSLIST PARADIGM. Many cyclist have suggested that someone looking for a low cost road bike go on to craigslist and get a used steel framed prices for about the same as it would cost to buy a Denali. I disagree with that passionately because I've seen those bikes on CL and they are POS's for the price that their owners are asking for. I would buy one of those bikes for about $25-50 tops and I would be buying one of those for the frame. Those CL bikes are not worth a $150 because you would have to replace just about everything on them. Torn up seats, rusted frames, broke/old components, and rusted chains are some of the things you will have to replace on one of those old bikes. You wouldn't have a bike that was safe to ride. Though I would love to do what I call the “Craigslist challenge,” take one of those mutts and give em a makeover, document the challenges of fitting new parts on an old bike etc. That would be fun for a geek like me. If you want a bike that's affordable and ready to ride then stay away from the slim pickings on Craigslist. The owner of those junkers want way too much for them. MY REASONS FOR BUYING THE DENALI Some of my reasons for buying the Denali differ from others. A. The price of course. I cannot afford an expensive road bike at this time. The bottom fell out for me in 2001 when I had a personal economic collapse and its taking me a long time to climb back out of the ditch. I also realized that its better to eat $200 over a stolen bike than it is to be SOL over a bike that costs $600. It still sucks but it doesn't suck as much as losing a more expensive bike. The Denali was a bike that was ready to go once everything was tuned and adjusted. I would of loved to get a BD's direct bike or something a little nicer. Improvise, adapt and overcome is my motto. B. I wanted a frame that was built like a tank. I live in Downtown LA. The roads/sidewalks are terrible. Pot holes, cracks, sidewalks buckled because tree roots had grown underneath them are hell on bicycles. The Schwinn varsity I had before that felt squishy underneath me. C. Nutted wheels. Quick release wheels are awesome. That Montgomery Ward's bike had nutted wheels and yes its a PITA to get them off when you have a flat. However those wheels make it harder for a crackhead to get at them as well. I live in a high crime area and the nutted wheels are a form of theft protection IMHO. I can also upgrade if I want to later on done the road. D. I can make upgrades over time. Some have said that its going to cost you more to upgrade the Denali over shelling out more money for a better bike upfront. I agree with them on that point. I look at it a little differently than they do. For $200 (the cost of the bike, along with shipping and handling.) I have a bike that's ready to ride, and I have two options available to me. The first option is to upgrade the parts as they break, and thus defraying my costs over time. The second is to upgrade the components over time. It might be more expensive than buying a better bike upfront, however doing the upgrades over time helps to defray the costs and that certainly benefits the people who live month to month. Time + cost helps lower the overall cost but costs you time. E. I want to learn how to build, fix and maintain bicycles. I would love to build my own bike from the ground up someday. I want to learn how to work on cars eventually. I have this romanticized notion that people should be as self sufficient as possible. I am fortunate that I have a mechanical/technical inclination. I like fixing and building things. I am going to volunteer at a local bike co-opt. That way I can learn and eventually be in a position to help others. Plus I cannot afford to take my bike to a local bike shop for every little problem or repair. I am not as afraid to wrench on this bike as I would be with a more expensive road bike. I figure that I can make mistakes with this bike. I tried to install some new brakes. I had to ream the hole on the fork in order to fit the recessed nut. I screwed up and got short pull breaks. I said to myself “whats the worse that can happen? I have to buy a new fork off of desertcart.” Luckily I was able to get the old brake on with no problem. Its like buy a bucket car and cutting your teeth fixing it. WEAK POINTS ON THE DENALI The Denali has some weak points like every other bike, appliance etc has. A. The brake pads and brake levers that come with the Denali are not the best in the world. The brake levers and brakes themselves work just fine, however the brake pads are absolute dogs. The good news is that they are an easy fix. I've been using these since I've had the bike. Maybe not the best choice for me but they are inexpensive and added much needed breaking power http://www.desertcart.com/Avid-20R-Brake-Pad-Set/dp/B000NNX3WG/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1398019586&sr=1-2&keywords=avid+brake+pad . The brake levers themselves do the job, but are low end. The components are low end but that doesn't mean that they are garbage. Don't compare them to more expensive higher quality components. They will get the job done. B. A lot has been said about the Denali's handlebars. The leetist claim that they are deathtraps. I'm hear to tell you that they are not. It's true that they were cut in half, and modified so the manufacturers could fit Revo shifters on this. They are safe when properly assembled. There is a bolt that joins the two ends. Keep that bolt tightened and/or even take them apart and slap some locktight on the bolts for that extra added bit of safety. They have a metal shim that allows them to be bolted on to the neck. Make sure you get 31mm handlebars if and when you swap the stock handlebars out. The stock handlebars are heavy and I guess some can look at that as a bad thing. C. The shifters are Revo shifters and not the best shifters in the world. They work, and the shifting overall is a bit rough-though that is to be expected because of the quality of the parts. I don't know if its because I didn't adjust them properly or its just due the quality of the parts. Its the difference between a Honda accord and a Mercedes Benz. D. This isn't so much as a technical gripe as it is an aesthetics gripe. I didn't like the garish stickers that wear slapped on the bike. I took a hair dryer and carefully removed them. I fudged up on one and ripped some paint off but I have it covered with the mounting bracket for my bike pump. I could always slap some silver reflective tape over it which I plan on doing anyway in order to make my bike more visible at night. These downsides are minor in my opinion because they can be easily rectified. The only serious downside for me is the brake pads. Other than that I guess I could be nit picky about the other ones. I want to give a fair and unbiased review of the bike. With that being said lets talk about the Leetist. THE LEETS Lets talk about the Leets. Leets (elitists,) are not people that have expensive bicycles, and other high end stuff. They do not look down on others who have lower quality bicycles, and in fact often try to help them out with advice etc when they can. The leetists on the other hand live in their figurative and in some cases literal ivory towers. They look down on others that don't have as expensive rides as they do and make a value judgment of that person based off of the dollar amount of the persons equipment. Every hobby/pursuit has leetist. They are often have their own heads stuck so far up their rear ends that someone needs to send a rescue team to find them. They are brag how they are the baddest of bad@$$es. They derive their self esteem based off of the dollar amount of their equipment. They lack an identity of their own and identify themselves by what clique and hobby group that they belong too. They lack of a core of values, and principles which define our identity. In the case of cycling they hang out at the LBS, often don't know how to fix their own stuff and have an aversion to tools. This is just my observation. The leets have made criticizing the Denali a hobby in and of itself. They'll say garbage like “don't ride that bike near me,” or “don't you dare be in a group ride if you're riding that bike because I don't want the sight of your crumbled, broke and bleeding body to upset my sensibilities.” Of course they've never rode the bike. I don't see why they can't buy the Denali because $200 wouldn't be an imposition to them. After all they are rocking a carbon fiber road bikes that costs more than many peoples mortgage payments. I guess they might be put out, because they will have to forgo steak and lobster night. I don't like leetists and in fact despise them because they are arrogant, self centered and conceited. IN CLOSING I purchased this bike knowing exactly what I was going to get and for the price I was going to get it for. I spent a lot of time thinking about the purposes and reasons for getting this bike. I had two previous attempts of finding a bike that suited me. The GMC Denali road bike is a great bike for everyday commuting/exercise. Its not a speed racer, but is a good first step for someone looking to get into the hobby. Its the best everyday working mans bike who can't afford to drop a lot of money for something he might not like down the road. Many people who have extensive knowledge of wrenching have purchase this bike and have done some amazing things with them. Cig tech is famous for riding this bike and posting a blow by blow account of it over a wide period of time. There's another person that has this bike, has done several videos that document the changes and fixes he has done on the bike. A guy in Texas showed that it doesn't take much to get this bike into fighting shape. I love this bike and Its been a better ride over some of the more expensive bikes I've had. I hope this review helps some people out. I have done my utmost to give as accurate of a review that I can. Thank you for reading.
Review: Devil bike with a mind of its own - To start, I bought this bike about 2 years ago after my old bike was stolen, so maybe some of this stuff has been fixed. This bike has tried to kill me on a regular basis. It started off ok, and then after about half a year, the bottom bracket gave out. This means that now, when I put too much force into pedaling (usually at high speeds) the pedals will "skip", causing my feet to slip off, resulting in... pain. In terms of general maintenance, the rims of mine must have been defective because there are all sorts of sharp edges within them, which pop your tires. After I filed them down, things have gotten better though. Additionally, none of the screws seem to stay tight. Brake lever attachment screws: No matter how much I tighten them, which involves disconnecting it from the brake itself, they always loosen up and fall off in about a week. Handlebar screws: Remember how I said the bottom bracket broke, well when it does throw me off, the handle bars rotate in their attachment, because the screws loosen themselves, and without a something to brace myself on, I get thrown over the handlebars. Also, if you get this bike, be sure to swap out the brake pads. Something about them will make it so they are unable to grip the rim of your tire well. Finally, the derailleur are absolute crap. the front one doesnt have the range to effectively reach all 3 gears, so I have had to adjust it to just work on the first 2, and the back one only works for the middle range of gears.Because the bottom bracket is broken my bike pedals wobble when i pedal, and this wobble can shift the front gears for me in between strokes, which causes more skipping. Well, that covers just about every component on the bike that I've had trouble with, and just about every component on the bike as well. DONT BUY THIS BIKE!

## Features

- 21-speed road bike features a lightweight aluminum frame
- Alloy calipers and ally brake levers
- High-profile alloy Vitesse racing rims
- Shimano derailleur and Shimano Revo shifts makes it easy to change gears quickly and smoothly
- High-performance 700c tires are up to the challenge of rigorous street racing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000FDDWB6 |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Bike Type | Road Bike |
| Brake Style | Caliper |
| Brand | GMC |
| Brand Name | GMC |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 out of 5 stars 132 Reviews |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Frame Material Type | Aluminum |
| Included Components | Tool Kit |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Manufacturer | GMC |
| Number Of Speeds | 21 |
| Number of Speeds | 21 |
| Size | One Size |
| Suspension Type | Rigid |
| Wheel Size | 29 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Bike Type:** Road Bike
- **Brand:** GMC
- **Frame Material:** Aluminum
- **Included Components:** Tool Kit
- **Number of Speeds:** 21
- **Size:** One Size
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Suspension Type:** Rigid
- **Wheel Size:** 29 Inches

## Images

![GMC Denali Road Bike - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812TyUEK9dL.jpg)
![GMC Denali Road Bike - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91s-ypqGepL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the bike come with broad tires (i.e. 32" girth as against the narrow tires common to road bikes whose girth varies from 18" to 23")? Is it easy to convert to a flat handle bar? I did see a few customer images of the same GMC Denali with flat handle bars. Were the conversions easy and affordable (considering the bi…**
A: it does come with road tires 700cc skinny tires. broad tires may not fit  flat handle bars: if you have the funds and time I'm 100% sure the handle car can be changed like any other bike. my advice, do not look at the price, get something you like from the start

**Q: hi i am 5"5 ft and weighting around 220lbs,i want to try road bike will this be good for me?.**
A: I'm 5'5 female, about 190, and I have the medium frame (yellow/black). Technically this frame is too big for me, measuring from my foot to the apex of my inner thighs. The seat is adjusted as low as possible, also. I ride comfortably. Measure yourself from foot to inner thigh. When I got my bike, the box said the rider has to be a minimum of 33"--which I'm 32" with shoes on. It's a rather sturdy bicycle, and with the tires aired properly you'll feel like you're not even trying, so there's no worry about feeling like you're going to break it.

**Q: I am a 5'5 woman. Is the small 19inch/48cm frame too small for me?**
A: Here's an onlinecalculator which will tell you what size frame you need:http://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/frame-sizer

**Q: Can you put tri handles on this bike?**
A: Can you? Absolutely, most tri bars come with shims for use with smaller width handlebars. Should you? Hell no. If you're interested in using tri bars on a bike, then you're also interested in a bike that performs. This is a walmart bike. Simply put, spend more, and you'll end up with a great bike that will last forever if you take care of it. You can buy a Reid entry level bike for ~$500 and it'll be great.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The GMC Denali Road bike-the best commuter bike for its price.
*by G***A on April 20, 2014*

A little about myself, and my exeperience with cycling I have been riding bicycles all of my life and have owned several as an adult. Sadly most of them either got stolen or were neglected. All of them with the exception of three have been mountain bikes. I had a Huffy road bike back in 1989 (I know, I know,) and cracked the frame going over a curb. I became convinced that road bikes and me were bad because I am big guy. The first adult bike I road as an adult was a Christmas gift. I got the bike Xmas 1987. It was a Montgomery Ward's bike. It was either a 12 speed or 14 speed and it was awesome. I decided that I wanted to enlist in the Navy. I was told that I need to lose 50 lbs by June of 1988. To accomplish that I took two Gym classes and rode that Montgomery Wards bike like hell. My dad didn't put it together the right way and the left crank would fall off unless it was constantly tightened. I carried a socket wrench with me at all times and kept it tight as all times. It was awkward but that damn bike served it purpose well. I would ride 6-8 miles after school, and do twenty mile rides on the weekends. Thank God for the flood control bike paths in Long Beach CA. That POS bike got me started, though I sure the leet's made fun of it. Needless to say I made the cut for Boot camp. The last “nice” mountain bike I had was a Schwinn (not a department store bike,) mountain bike with dual suspension and cost me $1100 back in 2000. I lost in 2004 over a dispute with a friend because the jerk pawned it. I went 8 years without a bike and gained more weight as a result of it and the fact that I had a car for two before it died on me (I gained 40 lbs, because I wasn't walking like I was when I took bus.) I found myself taking the bus once again after my car died and the LAMTA isn't fun (though the Santa Monica blue bus is not bad.) I was going back to school once again (I'm on the 50 year plan for my BA,) and I wanted to have a bicycle that I could put a rack on and commute to school via the metro rail gold line. I purchased a used Cadillac mountain bike. It was heavy and built like a brick s!!t house. It didn't take me long to get tired of it, because it was slow, uncomfortable etc etc. I initially took a look at the GMC Denali road bike and was scared off by some of the negative reviews (I should of gotten it in the first place. I instead purchased a Schwinn Varsity from the ebil Walmart. It's a decent bike however it didn't work out for me, because it felt too small for me, and felt squishy underneath me. I managed to sell both bikes eventually. Enter the GMC Denali, but I before I do that I want to get a few things out of the way. DISCLAIMERS A. I am not even going to try and compare the Denali with the more expensive/higher quality bikes. That is not the point of this review. B. I don't have an issue with people that ride more expensive/higher quality bikes. My issue is with the leet's that think they are greatest thing since sliced bread, because they rock an expensive lean mean, road bike high speed death machine. C. I don't have a problem with local bike shops in general. They are the equivalent of luxury car dealerships and provide a valuable service to those that can afford it. I do have a beef with the ones that act like shady auto mechanics and I've ran into plenty of them. ENTER THE DENALI The third time is in fact the charm. At least in this case. I rolled the dice on the Denali after making a mistake with the first two bikes (they are not bad bikes, but were bad fits for me.) I ordered it from Amazon and paid more for it than I would of at Walmart. Walmart didn't have the color I wanted which was black and silver. GO RAIDERS LOL. Luckily for me it was shipped via UPS and the box it came in didn't look like it was dragged down the street. I did the initial assembly which was a piece of cake (many reviewers gave it a one star rating because they fail to put the fork into the proper position and/or didn't get the brakes/gears adjusted.) I walked it to the my local bike shop in downtown LA-those guys are awesome. They did a safety check on it to make sure that everything was tight and adjusted. Since then I've been riding on a regular basis, though I should be riding more. I am still alive, and all of my limbs are intact, despite of what the leets said about it being a deathtrap on wheels. I've been riding it for a year now and have performed some upgrades since then. I've made some improvements to it since I've purchased it. A LITTLE ON THE CRAIGSLIST PARADIGM. Many cyclist have suggested that someone looking for a low cost road bike go on to craigslist and get a used steel framed prices for about the same as it would cost to buy a Denali. I disagree with that passionately because I've seen those bikes on CL and they are POS's for the price that their owners are asking for. I would buy one of those bikes for about $25-50 tops and I would be buying one of those for the frame. Those CL bikes are not worth a $150 because you would have to replace just about everything on them. Torn up seats, rusted frames, broke/old components, and rusted chains are some of the things you will have to replace on one of those old bikes. You wouldn't have a bike that was safe to ride. Though I would love to do what I call the “Craigslist challenge,” take one of those mutts and give em a makeover, document the challenges of fitting new parts on an old bike etc. That would be fun for a geek like me. If you want a bike that's affordable and ready to ride then stay away from the slim pickings on Craigslist. The owner of those junkers want way too much for them. MY REASONS FOR BUYING THE DENALI Some of my reasons for buying the Denali differ from others. A. The price of course. I cannot afford an expensive road bike at this time. The bottom fell out for me in 2001 when I had a personal economic collapse and its taking me a long time to climb back out of the ditch. I also realized that its better to eat $200 over a stolen bike than it is to be SOL over a bike that costs $600. It still sucks but it doesn't suck as much as losing a more expensive bike. The Denali was a bike that was ready to go once everything was tuned and adjusted. I would of loved to get a BD's direct bike or something a little nicer. Improvise, adapt and overcome is my motto. B. I wanted a frame that was built like a tank. I live in Downtown LA. The roads/sidewalks are terrible. Pot holes, cracks, sidewalks buckled because tree roots had grown underneath them are hell on bicycles. The Schwinn varsity I had before that felt squishy underneath me. C. Nutted wheels. Quick release wheels are awesome. That Montgomery Ward's bike had nutted wheels and yes its a PITA to get them off when you have a flat. However those wheels make it harder for a crackhead to get at them as well. I live in a high crime area and the nutted wheels are a form of theft protection IMHO. I can also upgrade if I want to later on done the road. D. I can make upgrades over time. Some have said that its going to cost you more to upgrade the Denali over shelling out more money for a better bike upfront. I agree with them on that point. I look at it a little differently than they do. For $200 (the cost of the bike, along with shipping and handling.) I have a bike that's ready to ride, and I have two options available to me. The first option is to upgrade the parts as they break, and thus defraying my costs over time. The second is to upgrade the components over time. It might be more expensive than buying a better bike upfront, however doing the upgrades over time helps to defray the costs and that certainly benefits the people who live month to month. Time + cost helps lower the overall cost but costs you time. E. I want to learn how to build, fix and maintain bicycles. I would love to build my own bike from the ground up someday. I want to learn how to work on cars eventually. I have this romanticized notion that people should be as self sufficient as possible. I am fortunate that I have a mechanical/technical inclination. I like fixing and building things. I am going to volunteer at a local bike co-opt. That way I can learn and eventually be in a position to help others. Plus I cannot afford to take my bike to a local bike shop for every little problem or repair. I am not as afraid to wrench on this bike as I would be with a more expensive road bike. I figure that I can make mistakes with this bike. I tried to install some new brakes. I had to ream the hole on the fork in order to fit the recessed nut. I screwed up and got short pull breaks. I said to myself “whats the worse that can happen? I have to buy a new fork off of Amazon.” Luckily I was able to get the old brake on with no problem. Its like buy a bucket car and cutting your teeth fixing it. WEAK POINTS ON THE DENALI The Denali has some weak points like every other bike, appliance etc has. A. The brake pads and brake levers that come with the Denali are not the best in the world. The brake levers and brakes themselves work just fine, however the brake pads are absolute dogs. The good news is that they are an easy fix. I've been using these since I've had the bike. Maybe not the best choice for me but they are inexpensive and added much needed breaking power http://www.amazon.com/Avid-20R-Brake-Pad-Set/dp/B000NNX3WG/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1398019586&sr=1-2&keywords=avid+brake+pad . The brake levers themselves do the job, but are low end. The components are low end but that doesn't mean that they are garbage. Don't compare them to more expensive higher quality components. They will get the job done. B. A lot has been said about the Denali's handlebars. The leetist claim that they are deathtraps. I'm hear to tell you that they are not. It's true that they were cut in half, and modified so the manufacturers could fit Revo shifters on this. They are safe when properly assembled. There is a bolt that joins the two ends. Keep that bolt tightened and/or even take them apart and slap some locktight on the bolts for that extra added bit of safety. They have a metal shim that allows them to be bolted on to the neck. Make sure you get 31mm handlebars if and when you swap the stock handlebars out. The stock handlebars are heavy and I guess some can look at that as a bad thing. C. The shifters are Revo shifters and not the best shifters in the world. They work, and the shifting overall is a bit rough-though that is to be expected because of the quality of the parts. I don't know if its because I didn't adjust them properly or its just due the quality of the parts. Its the difference between a Honda accord and a Mercedes Benz. D. This isn't so much as a technical gripe as it is an aesthetics gripe. I didn't like the garish stickers that wear slapped on the bike. I took a hair dryer and carefully removed them. I fudged up on one and ripped some paint off but I have it covered with the mounting bracket for my bike pump. I could always slap some silver reflective tape over it which I plan on doing anyway in order to make my bike more visible at night. These downsides are minor in my opinion because they can be easily rectified. The only serious downside for me is the brake pads. Other than that I guess I could be nit picky about the other ones. I want to give a fair and unbiased review of the bike. With that being said lets talk about the Leetist. THE LEETS Lets talk about the Leets. Leets (elitists,) are not people that have expensive bicycles, and other high end stuff. They do not look down on others who have lower quality bicycles, and in fact often try to help them out with advice etc when they can. The leetists on the other hand live in their figurative and in some cases literal ivory towers. They look down on others that don't have as expensive rides as they do and make a value judgment of that person based off of the dollar amount of the persons equipment. Every hobby/pursuit has leetist. They are often have their own heads stuck so far up their rear ends that someone needs to send a rescue team to find them. They are brag how they are the baddest of bad@$$es. They derive their self esteem based off of the dollar amount of their equipment. They lack an identity of their own and identify themselves by what clique and hobby group that they belong too. They lack of a core of values, and principles which define our identity. In the case of cycling they hang out at the LBS, often don't know how to fix their own stuff and have an aversion to tools. This is just my observation. The leets have made criticizing the Denali a hobby in and of itself. They'll say garbage like “don't ride that bike near me,” or “don't you dare be in a group ride if you're riding that bike because I don't want the sight of your crumbled, broke and bleeding body to upset my sensibilities.” Of course they've never rode the bike. I don't see why they can't buy the Denali because $200 wouldn't be an imposition to them. After all they are rocking a carbon fiber road bikes that costs more than many peoples mortgage payments. I guess they might be put out, because they will have to forgo steak and lobster night. I don't like leetists and in fact despise them because they are arrogant, self centered and conceited. IN CLOSING I purchased this bike knowing exactly what I was going to get and for the price I was going to get it for. I spent a lot of time thinking about the purposes and reasons for getting this bike. I had two previous attempts of finding a bike that suited me. The GMC Denali road bike is a great bike for everyday commuting/exercise. Its not a speed racer, but is a good first step for someone looking to get into the hobby. Its the best everyday working mans bike who can't afford to drop a lot of money for something he might not like down the road. Many people who have extensive knowledge of wrenching have purchase this bike and have done some amazing things with them. Cig tech is famous for riding this bike and posting a blow by blow account of it over a wide period of time. There's another person that has this bike, has done several videos that document the changes and fixes he has done on the bike. A guy in Texas showed that it doesn't take much to get this bike into fighting shape. I love this bike and Its been a better ride over some of the more expensive bikes I've had. I hope this review helps some people out. I have done my utmost to give as accurate of a review that I can. Thank you for reading.

### ⭐ Devil bike with a mind of its own
*by R***D on May 1, 2015*

To start, I bought this bike about 2 years ago after my old bike was stolen, so maybe some of this stuff has been fixed. This bike has tried to kill me on a regular basis. It started off ok, and then after about half a year, the bottom bracket gave out. This means that now, when I put too much force into pedaling (usually at high speeds) the pedals will "skip", causing my feet to slip off, resulting in... pain. In terms of general maintenance, the rims of mine must have been defective because there are all sorts of sharp edges within them, which pop your tires. After I filed them down, things have gotten better though. Additionally, none of the screws seem to stay tight. Brake lever attachment screws: No matter how much I tighten them, which involves disconnecting it from the brake itself, they always loosen up and fall off in about a week. Handlebar screws: Remember how I said the bottom bracket broke, well when it does throw me off, the handle bars rotate in their attachment, because the screws loosen themselves, and without a something to brace myself on, I get thrown over the handlebars. Also, if you get this bike, be sure to swap out the brake pads. Something about them will make it so they are unable to grip the rim of your tire well. Finally, the derailleur are absolute crap. the front one doesnt have the range to effectively reach all 3 gears, so I have had to adjust it to just work on the first 2, and the back one only works for the middle range of gears.Because the bottom bracket is broken my bike pedals wobble when i pedal, and this wobble can shift the front gears for me in between strokes, which causes more skipping. Well, that covers just about every component on the bike that I've had trouble with, and just about every component on the bike as well. DONT BUY THIS BIKE!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't purchase if you want a perfect bike
*by D***H on July 13, 2011*

Many have said this before, I'll add to it: DO NOT buy this bike if you wish to have a bike in perfect condition, needing no tuning or labor to ride out-of-the-box. Eventually, all bicycles need tuning/TLC, but this one needs it straight out of the box. If you don't mind putting some labor into this bike, it can actually be a solid road bike for you, but it will take some work from either you or your LBS (Local Bike Shop for those who don't know). I've ridden Mountain bikes, Single Speeds and Hybrids for many years now, but I wanted a good first road bike to start off with, mainly to see if I'd like it as much as I liked the others. Having a few Amazon gift cards put this bike in the less-than-$100 range, so I bit the bullet after reading almost every review. The reviews were a tremendous help, seeing as how they pointed out some of the more spotty-quality components before I even received the bike. This is where it helps to KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING INTO. I was already prepared to tune the bike after receiving it, so there was no shock factor involved. Here is my asessment of this bike: 1) Frame - The frame is a sturdy aluminum with solid welds. In my opinion, it looks a lot better without all the stickers (removed them almost immediately). It's obviously not the lightest frame you'll ever encounter (reading previous reviews will tell you this), but it works just fine for commuting to work/taking decent-sized trips. If your legs aren't very strong by the point of getting a bike like this, then I feel for you, because the extra weight does become an issue for weaker riders...however, if you've been riding for many years as I have and you're not looking to race, this is a non-issue. Note about height: I'm just under 6'1", and the Medium frame (57cm) fits me just fine once the saddle height is adjusted properly. 2) Derailleurs - Obviously you're not getting a top-dollar set with this bike, but the included Shimano's do the job just fine. You will need to tune these when you get the bike, as you will notice skipped gears/shoddy front shifting almost immediately. I turned the bike upside-down and gave it a spin in my living room before I even took it for a ride and found the set in need of tuning. If you do not know how to tune your derailleurs, I suggest looking for tutorials on Youtube and/or taking it to your LBS. 3) Shifters - The change in shifters is a bit different for me, but they work as advertised. I'm thinking of changing out the current set to some rapid-fire Shimano's that came off of an old Schwinn Hybrid. Changing this set out would free up a little more space on the bar for lights/cyclocomputer/etc. 4) Rims - The rims seem just fine (solid), although a bit out of true on the front. Once again, if you don't know how to true your wheelset, go look up tutorials on Youtube and/or take the bike in to your LBS and let them do it for you. Usually a bike tune-up isn't all that expensive, and truing them isn't too time-consuming once you get the hang of it (don't forget to have a properly sized spoke wrench handy). 5) Tires/Tubes - so far I've only put about 20 miles on them, but the tires feel cheap, and I'd recommend replacing both the tires and the tubes (for tubes I'd get a set with Presta valves instead of the default Schraders it ships with). I've been told that Continental is a good brand to replace with, and that Michelin makes solid road tires, as well. I used to always go with Kenda's (the bike came with a set of 700x32c Kenda's), but I think this time I'll try something new. When I take these tires off, I'll update the review to reflect on the quality of the tubes/rim tape inside. Just plan on replacing the tires and tubes. 6) Saddle - So far, the Vitesse saddle included is not all that bad...it's just like any other saddle; different people will prefer different things. I think I might switch it out for a Schwinn Pillow Top saddle, since my sit bones are a bit more spread out than most. If you're used to skinny saddles, feel free to keep the Vitesse and use some padded bike shorts if you plan on riding long distances. It's not as high-quality as a Brooks saddle, but it certainly isn't the worst I've seen either. 7) Handlebar/Stem - The stem seems sturdy; just make sure to tighten it down enough so that you leave no room for accidental play in the steering. The bars are of good quality, but as stated earlier, when the budget allows you may want to change the shifters out to allow more free space on the bar for other accessories. Another reviewer told/showed how they had reversed the brake levers. Though it may look odd at first, I can understand why they did it, seeing as the space between shifting and braking is a HUGE space when it comes down to milliseconds' worth of reaction time. This is something everyone should take under serious consideration, depending on the environment in which you plan to use this bike. I rarely have to make sudden stops on my commute, so for me it shouldn't be a problem. 8) The Ride - Overall, shifting is smooth once you've got the derailleurs tuned, just like any other decent bike. The frame weight doesn't really make as much of a difference unless you're trying to race/train, and I use it for commuting/leisure rides. If you're not looking to break the bank, but want a good solid road bike, this one can be it. Bottom Line: DO NOT buy this bike if you're not prepared to put in some work tuning/replacing some components, or to pay someone else to do it. With a little elbow grease and some new and pre-existing components, I'll be able to turn an $80 purchase with about $60 in parts into a bike equal to those roughly $250. This is a budget purchase that will go a long way once you put the work in. If you don't want a bike that needs some TLC to begin with, plan to spend upwards of $300 to start out...and believe me, there's nothing wrong with putting some extra money into a solid bike, but for a starter bike/bike to learn basic mechanics on (and on a budget, no less), this deal can't be beat. Overall I'd give it 4/5 stars because for the price it's a great buy, even if it's not perfect right out of the box. Update 3/23/2012: I have put quite a lot of miles on this bikes, and it has performed well. A few things I changed out: -Tires and Tubes got changed to some 700x28's and some thorn-resistant tubes. Never had a flat with the stock tires, but just preferred something a little faster. -Saddle got changed out for something more comfortable, a Planet Bike A.R.S. saddle. -Rear derailleur replaced with a Shimano Tourney ($12) and the shifters were just annoying, so I changed them out for Shimano A050's (also a sub-$20 purchase) that mount to the handlebars. Still spent well under $200 for this bike. Can't beat that. Overall, the bike is still going strong; one just has to know basic maintenance/upkeep and apply that knowledge. As stated before, this bike won't win any races, but it will definitely take you places. Update 3/30/2012: The A050 shifters had to be shimmed to fit the original drop bars (they were too thin), and the shifting got annoying so I replaced those with Shimano stem shifters ($13). She still rides well.

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