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 starting impression was that I found it tough to reach down to use the brake system. I did begin to use to that fast. My second impression was how easy it was to go quick on this bicycle. The 63cm, black and silver Denali, drives truly smooth. I will say that this bicycle is actually great for the cost. I am so motivated with the good quality for less than two hundred dollars.
I was very impressed when I saw in a bike shop used one for the price three times higher Than GMC road bike looking almost the same.The seller tried to convince me to get the used one but I decided to get new one GMC .It has nice design ,alominum frame,shimano derailleur and it behaves very well on the road.
The seat is comfortable for a road bike, and the Denali pedals easily, making long rides a breeze. The kickstand is a welcomed addition (and removable for those who balk at kickstands). If you want a true bargain, have some tools/experience and are willing to tinker, get the Denali. It’s a hoot to ride! The gear shifting appears to be fine overall to me, and conveniently placed on the handle bars. Because the bike is solid aluminum, it is fairly light and very durable.
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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