I had something similar where, although the bike was not supermarket
bought it need repairing to the tune of £100 or so every 12 months. I
did this for 3 years running. I have had a reasonable mountain bike
(which cost c£100 second hand) for the past year and have totally
refitted it now for c£200. (mostly xt and lx components) and so it
should be ok for a good while as the headset, bb and cranks are
pretty decent.

fingers crossed eh.

Nah I don't give my bikes names!



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