GMC Road bike should cost much more than it really did. Friend of mine couldn't believe when I told him the price. The gears are great .On down hill I hit 35 mph and reached 30 mph on level ground. The quality of this bike is just great and looks very solid.I have zero problems with shape quality. The welds appear safe, the bicycle looks safe, the seat tube fit very well. I was surprised how good the frame matches 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.
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 sufficient for a route bicycle, and the Denali pedals easily, getting long rides a breeze. The kickstand is a welcomed addition (and removable for those who balk at kickstands). If you need a honest deal, get some tools/experience and are willing to tinker, get the Denali. It's a hoot to ride! The gear mechanism shifting seems to be fine overall to me, and handily positioned on the handle bars. Because the bicycle is solid aluminum, it is fairly light and really long-lasting.
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.
Overall I am very pleased with the bike GMC Denali. You just can't beat the price. The bike is lightweight, has very good gearing, and can be very fast. It goes better than it stops. Replacing several key components will improve the bike significantly. It is not perfect, but when you factor in the price, it is a great deal.
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