I live in mountain area, and I start from 30m above sea lvl and go in ride to area 550m or more above sea lvl, and the road is about 12 mile and it's up, down, up, down,,,, Is this bike will work for me? I live in mountain area, and I start from 30m above sea lvl and go in ride to area 550m or more above sea lvl, and the road is about 12 mile and it's up, down, up, down,,,, Is this bike will... » Read More I live in mountain area, and I start from 30m above sea lvl and go in ride to area 550m or more above sea lvl, and the road is about 12 mile and it's up, down, up, down,,,, Is this bike will work for me? « Show Less
179788
The bike should do fine. The battery gives me 30-35 miles before I need a charge.
179789
Yes it will work and you may be surprised how much help you will get from this bike !
179790
It really depends on the steepness of the hills and how much you're looking to pedal. If the hills are steep, you will need to pedal. If you want something to power you up hills, you may need to look for something with a 48 watt motor rather than the 36 watt on this bike. If your concern is the range with the battery, I have gone 30 miles or so without issue, so even with some hills a 24 mile round trip will likely be OK. If you're doing this for work, also keep in mind that the battery can be taken off to charge inside wherever you are while the bike is locked up outside.
179791
I live in a hilly area. I haven't found a hill I can't climb with peddle work in the right gear. You do have to peddle on hills. I never have to stand up in my seat, though. It's more like trying to peddle about the same as you would if there were no motor on flat ground. I have never had to jump off and push the bike up a hill, however, without peddling and gear changes, the bike will stop going up a steep hill. If you buy the newer model with the bigger motor, it might make a difference.
179792
Tough question my friend. What is your weight? Of course you would be peddling and not relying on battery power. Depending on your weight it would be worth a shot. You could always try it and if it doesn't perform, return it in a short period? It is a quality bike and I thoroughly enjoy mine.
1054528
Hi, It really has to do with your body size and what you are comfortable straddling. Per the Montague website - - Bike Sizing: 18in Frame: 5'3" - 5'10" Standover height 30" 20in Frame: 5'11" - 6'4" Standover height 31" ====== I am 5'7" with short legs and the 18 inch one works fine for me. The "stand-over height" of 30 and 31 inches, respectively can be a good clue. Measure the height from the floor to the top of the cross-bar on a mountain bike you feel comfortable riding (or straddling at a bike shop, if you have none). See if that offers any answers.
568341
Yes it works well with a mountain bike. It is a little more noisy than road bikes because of the tires but it still works great.
1530519
I'm 5'10" and the bike a a bit small for me, but it's not 12"s small. Many bikes you'll find (even at walmart) are going to be 20", like this one. Best suggestion is to go stand over one of them before buying.
1054531
Hi,It really has to do with your body size and what you are comfortable straddling. Per the Montague website - - Bike Sizing: 18in Frame: 5'3" - 5'10" Standover height 30" 20in Frame: 5'11" - 6'4" Standover height 31"======I am 5'7" with short legs and the 18 inch one works fine for me.The "stand-over height" of 30 and 31 inches, respectively can be a good clue.Measure the height from the floor to the top of the cross-bar on a mountain bike you feel comfortable riding (or straddling at a bike shop, if you have none). See if that offers any answers. Hi,It really has to do with your body size and what you are comfortable straddling. Per the Montague website - - Bike Sizing: 18in Frame: 5'3" - 5'10" Standover height 30" 20in Frame: 5'11" - 6'4" Standover height 31"======I am 5'7" with short legs and the 18 inch one works fine for me.The "stand-over height" of 30 and 31 inches, respectively can be a good clue.Measure the height from the floor to the top of the cross-bar on a mountain bike you feel comfortable riding (or straddling at a bike... » Read More Hi,It really has to do with your body size and what you are comfortable straddling. Per the Montague website - - Bike Sizing: 18in Frame: 5'3" - 5'10" Standover height 30" 20in Frame: 5'11" - 6'4" Standover height 31"======I am 5'7" with short legs and the 18 inch one works fine for me.The "stand-over height" of 30 and 31 inches, respectively can be a good clue.Measure the height from the floor to the top of the cross-bar on a mountain bike you feel comfortable riding (or straddling at a bike shop, if you have none). See if that offers any answers. « Show Less
1210503
Seems that this bike is lightweight, relatively strong, can carry things on the rear fender, has fenders to help keep you dry... you may want a more comfortable seat... after that it is up to you.. I do 7-10 miles at a time, couple of times a week, for exercise, on a bike path... might want to get a bell or a horn as well...
289970
You're riding on street right? I would assume since you're looking for a road bike. I owned one for awhile. When I first got it, the rim was bent, contacted amazon, the shipped a new bike out and told me to take what I needed and ship it back. If you're tall, it may be a little to small. I'm 5ft 11 and it was fine for me. The only issue is the pedals are kinda low, so if you take a sharp turn and your foot is extended all the way your pedal will hit the asphalt. If I were you, I would save up extra $$ and get a better bike. It's a decent bike but you spend a few hundred more and get a lot better bike.
294003
I would recommend a higher end bike for competition. This is a good starter bike and it is great for exercise or recreation, but it is simply not on par with Shimano or Fuji. It will do in a pinch, but I is not ideal.
2065883
If the route is flat you're probably ok. I have the cruiser for riding around my neighborhood and hills are a little brutal with the single gear.
269154
I noticed the comment on level 1 pretty tough. I am a fairly strong biker, and I use levels 2 and 3 (thrice a week).I go 30 minutes and cover about 9 miles. I don't know who uses levels 4-8, I have not tried them. I like the bike.
615152
like the bike a lot, should be OK for you, but I agree will not get you up a hill...you need more power...
1680291
It should not be too big for you, but it is definitely not built for rocky surfaces. It is a road bike, with narrow tires for speed. You'll want a mountain bike or hybrid for rocky trails.
86401
The climbing ability depends heavily on two parameters. Most important is the rider weight and secondly how much they are willing and able to pedal. My daily commute also involves a couple of average hills, but nothing like SFO. My weight is 180 and with me, the bike would not be able to climb the average SFO hill, even with hard pedaling. The problem is that even in pedal assist mode, the motor will turn off after 25 seconds of hard effort, and then the weight of the bike is too much for riding up any hill.
587177
I think it should be fine, it has a adjustable seat height. I like the bike, You can adjust the tension to regulate how hard it is to pedal. It's a nice bike for the price. Don't expect a expensive one, but it works fine, if you use it.
28173
hello, i often ride 20-30 miles a day in good weather, i changed and customized my overdrive for my style of riding, a comfy seat, metal pedals, a more street friendly tire. A note though, if you plan on adding a rack and bag to the rear in in for a challenge as there are no braze on's to attach anything to. Fugi makes a nice 29er with 30 speeds, and Haro was my 1st choise but i didn't like the guy selling them.
724198
120. The breaking Power is not so good. And the 1st gear changes too quickly. So you don't have time to enjoy it when climbing a hill. There are instructions one the net on how to fix that. And use a front brake to be safe. Cheers
1102949
It depends entirely on the grade and your fitness level. I used to race bicycles for a living and I can hande short moderate grades on this bike. But I would not want this bike on a long steep climb. As always, your mileage may vary. If in doubt go for a bike with multiple gears. Going overgeard on a hill can put a lot of stress on your knees.