Originally Posted by
prj71
I'm not sure people are getting hurt on the $300 bikes it's just that they think the $300 - $500 bike is just as good as the $1500+ bike.
A majority of people focus on the looks and components and think the full suspension bike they are buying at Walmart is just as good as one from the Local Bike Shop.
I doubt many people get hurt on such bikes - those bikes are likely to fail and/or discourage beginner cyclists early in their progression towards trails and features that are potentially dangerous.
Kind of like why you're less likely to get into a fatal accident in a vintage British car - you can't crash a car that won't start.