Product Description

The GMC Yukon features a strong aluminum frame utilizing a floating beam suspension design, mated to a Zoom suspension fork with elastomer/spring technology. The Yukons drivetrain starts with Microshift twist shifters controlling Shimano's tried and true TZ-30GS derailleur, and finishes up with a strong aluminum wheelset featuring a V-shape rim profile and high flange alloy hubs. Stopping is handled by Promax alloy V-brake front and rear, vastly superior to rim brakes especially under adverse road conditions. True to it's GMC roots, this bicylcle is rugged, good looking, and built for the long haul. Factory contact information at 1-800-451-KENT (5368) or www.kentbicycles.com.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35478 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: GMC
• Model: 62680

Features

• GMC 26" Aluminum MTB Frame
• Zoon Suspension Front Fork HL CH-386
• Promax Alloy V-Brakes TX-117
• Microshift TS-50 ADII Shifters Index L3/R7
• Shimano RD-TZ30GS SIS Derailleur

Customer Reviews

The Indistructable GMC Yukon Bicycle - NOT
I bought this bike thinking it would at least be decent. Within 500 miles on it, both break sets had to be replace, the hinges and screws were weak, so after one re-adjusment of the breaks the breaks no longer release and a week later the threads holding the screws broke off and no longer held the cables in place. The hub in the rear wheel was stripped almost completely after 500 miles, I couldn't pedal in 4th-7th gear or it would slip if any pressure was applied. The rear wheel was out of true when I recieved the bike and came out of true within a week of having it trued (with nothing but max 80 miles of street riding). To top it all off, after the 500 miles of riding I got out of this bike the hub in the pedal crank went out. This is a disgrace to be called a Mountain Bike. Do not buy this bike. I wouldn't even buy another bike from Kent at this point, The fact that they would even release this product is behond me.

Bikes have come a long way since my day.
It's quite an interesting role-reversal assembling this bike for my dad.

I've only ever owned and ridden cheap Huffy/Murray type bikes which a real biker will tell you is hardly a bike at all. This bike must be closer to the real deal because it blew away all my preconceived paradigms for bikes. The frame is very solid. It's made with really beefy aluminum tubing, solid welds, and additional bracing plates. It was stronger than the bikes of my youth and lighter too. 21 speeds are definitely better than 4. The front wheel nearly came off the ground when I took off the first time.

Let's make no mistakes about this. It was not intended for a hardcore rider. My dad just needs it to get from A to B on smooth pavement. The brakes DID seem a bit on the flimsy side when I installed them, which agrees with another reviewer. But it performed fine so I didn't give it much more thought. The gear shifts were a little balky. It hesitates to find the gear sometimes and is a bit rough when it finally engages. The thumb shifters were tight and required a decent bit of effort.

I'm still happy with the bike. For $170, I didn't expect anything better. I was more than satisfied. Though if I had to make a recommendation, I'd say buy a used bike. For the same price, you could probably find a good used Trek/Cannondale/Schwinn on Craigslist.

Nice bike for a kid but disappointing
The bike frame was welded together wrong! The front wheel could not be put on the bike because the arms were not aligned. How can they make a bike so obviously defective and try to sell it? IF the bike had been correctly manufactured, it would have been the perfect bike for my 13 year old son. The quality of the bike itself was OK, a few things probably should have been a bit more quality, like the pedals, they were plastic, not good for $169. I'd say if you are a serious biker, this is not the bike for you. If you ride a bike for lesiure or family time, it would be fine.
Buying through Amazon was great, I was able to return the bike, free shipping, and was credited back the $169. I love buying from Amazon, they make it so easy for you, if your purchase doesn't work out. So don't tear the box up until you know the bike is a keeper!