Sorry if this is all you can afford and if this is the bike you end up with then you will soon be in the group of people who know why you never buy a bike (shaped object) from any dept store...The best bet would be to find a way to make more money and get a better bike. You get what you pay for in cycling and just about any other sport too. $100 does not get much at all that is good these days! This one will teach you why it is better to buy from a reputable shop and if you don't have the money right away it will teach you the value of saving your money until you do!