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Affordable Mongoose Spin BMX Freestyle Bike dirt bike Highlights
Aug 17th
I bought this as a gift for my 8 yr. old nephew and he absolutly loves it. I had seen a Mongoose bike for sale at Wal Mart for around $60.00, but you could instantly see the quality difference between this one and the cheaper bike. The price, $119.00 with free shipping was an excellant deal.
This is a beautiful bike, my grandson just loves it. It was delivered the next day. We had to take it to a bike shop for assembly but it was well worth it.
Click here to find out more about Mongoose Spin BMX Freestyle Bike (20-Inch Wheels).
Buy Mongoose Status Mountain Bike dirt bike Details
Aug 16th
I bought this bike new from my local store on sale for $180 dollars. I figured a full suspension, aluminum frame bike with disc brakes for $180 was a deal I couldn’t pass up. I wish I would have.
After taking it home and doing an initial setup on the bike (adjusting suspension droop, brake pad clearances, etc.) I took it out for the first ride. I use the bike primarily as a commuter, but take it to the local trails on the weekend. The bike preforms as expected on the streets, but the rear suspension was a little weak for my liking. The bob while pedaling hard uphill takes away a lot of your power to the ground.
After my first ride, I got the bike home and did a second check on it (mind you, this is still the first day). I am meticulous with cleaning and checking my bikes after every off-road session. I found the rear derailler was loose. I took it off of the bike and found that the bike shop that assembled the bike did not use any lock-tite on the bolt. This is not a problem with the bike, but the bike shop. I decided to check all of the fasteners on the bike…same problem.
I have now had the bike for about 5 months and it is serving me pretty well as a daily commuter. I have found that as long as I do the maintenance on the bike, everything is holding up pretty well. The problems that others have had with deraillers not working and brake rub have not been an issue for me.
So you may be thinking, why did I rate the bike a two? Pretty simple, really. The weight of the bike and quality of the components leave something to be desired. I have had to replace all of the bushings on the rear linkage twice in the six months that I have owned the bike. Since I have only gone off-road with it three times, this is more often than I should have to replace them. The rear seat post has a tendency to slip down slowly no matter how much you tighten the clamp. I replaced the seat post and clamp and now have no problems. The seat that comes with the bike is uncomfortable at best. I changed that to a Sette saddle (not one of the big cushy seats) for a more comfortable ride. The rear wheel hub is weak. If you buy this bike, plan on upgrading that as quickly as possible.
Even though I only paid $180 for this bike, I have now invested well over $300 in maintenance and/or repairs. I would have been better off getting the Cannondale hard tail they had on sale for $350. Oh well, better luck next time.
Well, after a long time of researching various bikes, I bought this one. I couldn’t find another bike that looked as good, or had as many of the same features as this bike, at the same price point. The bike came mainly assembled, took about an hour to assemble fully and adjust everything to my liking. Took it for a ride and everything works perfectly.
The bike looks like I spent a helluva lot more than I did too. Only thing is the seat is a bit uncomfortable, I’ll be replacing it soon, but you can say that about most bikes.
More information on Mongoose Status Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) here.
Pros of Schwinn Midmoor Men’s Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) Zoom See larger image and other views (with zoom dirt bike Review
Aug 11th
Great bike overall, but the seat height is a few inches too high for me. I have it set as low as it can go, but my feet still “dangle in the air” when I try to stop. I had it assembled at a bike shop, so I’m pretty certain I’m not overlooking something…
I’m 5′9″ with short legs, and I don’t advise this bike unless you have average-long legs.
Hope that helps.
I wanted a nice dureable bike just to run local chores but once I started riding this bike I found myself taking longer and longer rides. I did the 42 mile NYC bike tour on this bike. Aluminum frame makes it light weight for this type of bike. The wheels/spokes give it a distinct look. The seat could have been softer, but other than that it’s a great ride. I purchased the bike in February and up to this point it has been completely trouble free. I’m glad I didn’t pay the extra $150 for the Schwinn Voyager
More information on Schwinn Midmoor Men’s Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) here.
Economical Pacific Evolution Mountain Bike dirt bike Details
Aug 11th
The bike itself looks nice, have yet to ride it though seeings as it cannot be put together as easily.
I bought my whole family bikes and I put 3 bikes together in under an hour, this one I have yet to finish. I got it yesterday and the instructions are terribly written and they say “Screw this in with this” and yet I do not have the part for my model since they have 4-6 models in one book. On top of this it says the tools you need, but for the handle bar I need a part that says “…it may use a 2mm, 4mm or 8mm Alen Key, but note it may also use a 13mm hex bolt”. I have the 13mm. That is nice, but seeings as it said I didn’t need the tool then why do they expect me to have it?
Since I have not ridden it yet, I give it a two because of the instructions alone, not to mention it is packed rather badly and I have been cut trying to pull it out.
My daughter received this bike as a xmas present. First of all it came with a defective rear gear assembly. I had to go to a bike shop and buy a whole new set of gears. It is impossible to callibrate this bike to get the shifters to work properly. It’s heavy and hard to ride. The bolts require constant retightening and the cables need to be readjusted often. This is a cheap bike and you get what you pay for. Spend more money and save money in the long run.
More information on Pacific Evolution Men’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) here.
Affordable Pacific Tuscon Mountain Bike dirt bike For Modern Life
Aug 9th
This bike was purchased for my son to use at college; getting around an urban campus. The campus has bike lanes, so no real mountain terrain to challenge the bike’s workmanship. However, unlike the ‘easy to assemble’ claim, he had to take the bike to a bike shop to have it assembled. After riding the bike for less than a week, the bike pedal broke off. No, my son does not weight 300lbs. After the company sent a replacement pedal, which had to be taken to to the bike shop again for assembly…..He now has no brakes. After riding the bike for a couple of weeks, pressing the brakes to the max level in order to stop, he’s decided the bike is not worth any more trips to the bike shop or his safety. Unfortunately we have missed the return date, and it is not easy to box up a bike and return it. So, needless to say – this is a learning experience. Some things just should not be purchased on-line.
This really is a great bike for the price. I have had it (or should i say my 12 year old has had it) for 3 months and have had no problems at all. It was a cinch to assemble and adjusts really easily. A little heavy, but it isnt being used for the tour de france!
Click here to find out more about Pacific Tuscon Men’s Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels).
Deluxe Extreme Max Ebike e-scooter as a Gift
Jul 4th
Even though the bike was well packaged for shipping, some small parts had fallen off of the handlebar assembly. I had to take it to a bike shop so a professional could figure out where all the loose parts went. That cost me an additional $30.00. The manual that came with the bike is very difficult to figure out and the pictures are too small to see any details. There is no number to call for help from the manufacturer either. Also, make sure you check to make sure there is a fuse in place because the battery won’t charge if there is no fuse. Now that the e-bike is assembled correctly and charged up, it is a lot of fun. It’s surprisingly powerful. It has 2 electric settings: pedal assisted propulsion and all electric propulsion. Using the pedal assist saves battery and lengthens your ride. It’s a wonderful bike, but be prepared for a few problems to get it working properly.
More information on Extreme Max 5200.2021 E-Cycle Black/Red All Aluminum Hybrid Bike here.
Elite 7 Speed Electric Bicycle dirt bike Ratings
Jun 30th
I bought two of these bikes for commuting…and two extra chargers to keep at each of my offices, so that way I can charge for the ride home. The second battery is very expensive, but the second charger is not. I had a flat tire from letting the tire go too low and then taking a curve…the bike shop called it a “slider” flat…otherwise, I ride long distances and don’t have trouble. It needs to have rack accessories, inlcuding panniers, that you can actually get…they don’t seem to sell them even though they have pictures. You will experience the motor cut out the other reviewer talked about if you “ride the brake”…as long as you let go of the brake before you engage the throttle, that doesn’t happen. These bikes are so zippy they are a blast! My biggest problem has been with the brakes…they do seem to need adjustment often, and new pads. I try not to use the brakes, but let’s face it, the disks are tiny and the bike weighs 75 pounds. Still, the world would be a better place if everyone rode these bikes. I also own several Segways and an electric boat (DUFFY), so I like electric stuff. As with all the other electric things, it is best to keep charged…the lower half of “the tank” always seems to go faster than the 1st half…so you may have to pedal if you run out…and if you do, it will probably be on a hill! But the good news is that you CAN pedal…and it’s good for you. Great product. And I’m sure it will get better.
I have had the A2B Bike for 5 days and find several negatives that come with it which should be considered before you purchase one. Have just had the privalege of walking my A2B 7 miles after being stranded with it. The tires on it are very cheap and cheesy. They puncture easily and after being deflated they are very soft and mushy. Walked to the bus terminal to take it home thinking I could just drop it in the rack like a normal bike rider could do but NO!! It does not fit. Tires are too fat and the bike is longer than a normal bike and does not fit, hence I was refused to load it and had to walk. Another observation is the power does not always activate when you applicate it. Was at a stop light and after it had turned green at times it had taken 4-5 tries to get it to kick in. I believe the A2B is still too much in it’s infancy to be at least dependable.
More information on A2B Lithium Ion 7 Speed Electric Bicycle By Ultra Motor 500w/36v **Upto 40 Miles on a Charge here.
