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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
By ALara
This is the first amazon review I am writing, and felt compelled to do so because I purchased this bike despite the fact that it had no previous reviews. At the time I figured, "what the heck, how bad can it be?"
From the beginning I figured it wouldnt be the best of bikes, seeing as how it was under $140, but the deal was good enough for me not to care, especially for the kind of use I wanted it for, recreational, non-professional.
What type of rider am I?
- Was a 5 hour a day, every day, rider for about 6 years.
- Previously owned only GT bikes in the $500 range (4 different ones), so my expectations are moderate, not $2000 for a bike big
- Needed bike for rides of 10 miles or less on urban roads and sidewalks, never tested off road
That being said this is how this Huffy bike fares up:
PROS
- The Price, at under $140 this bike is extremely inexpensive for its size and type
CONS
- T he seat/saddle has very low quality cushion that is practically non-existent. Feels like sitting on hard plastic that hits all the wrong areas. I received bruises after a small one hour ride
- The bike makes lots of noise during the ride, it is quite embarrassing that I can be heard coming from a block away with a brand new bike as if it was a clunker.
- The brake pads are not a good fit to the rims (too tight). The rims hit the brake pads at different junctures causing noise and creating friction that makes it more difficult to ride and pedal.
- The gear mechanism is poor at best. Gears shift spontaneously. When entering a gear change the change is not smooth. Gear changes are loud and sound and feel like the bike is about to collapse on itself
- The shock system is very stiff, specifically the front fork shocks. Feels as if they did not properly grease them before mounting them. They make noise on both contraction and extension
- The grips are very uncomfortable to hold beyond 10 minutes. They are made out of some cheap plastic or very hard rubber
- The shifter knobs are made of cheap plastic and are very hard to move up and down for shifting
- For having all cheap parts, the bike is extremely heavy
In summation, in order to make this bike at all comfortable to ride for more than 10 minutes I would have to at least spend on a new seat, new brake pads, new grips, and maybe a new rear rim, or gear system. That would defeat the entire purpose of having paid $140 for a bike. As such, unless you only want this bike for 10 minute rides, do not waste your time or money. Go ahead and put in the extra couple hundred bucks and buy a quality bike in the $400+ range, its the better thing to do.
AL
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By SPIRIT
I bought this bike for my 15 year son for his birthday. I agree with the Reviewer Al... a few things I will add are:
The peddle snapped completely (Less than 3 months of owning the bike)
My son constantly complained about the brakes/and or chain.
The tires wore down really (Less than 3 months of owning the bike)
Save your money
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Carolove1331
Worst bike I've ever bought. Seat wouldn't stay the bar turned out of place no matter how tight you made it. I almost broke my leg with this bike and I have the scar to prove it.
