Proform 290SPX Great Bike
933404
Like most of the reviewers here, I think this is a great spin bike for a great price.  I am a regular spinner at the gym and this bike compares nicely to the professional spin bikes.  I purchased this bike at a local BJ's warehouse at Christmastime.  It was very easy to assemble.  I swapped out the pedals with clip pedals to accommodate my spin shoes.  This is a good, sturdy bike.  The seat is no less comfortable than all spin bike seats.  If you are used to spin bike seats at the gym this one will feel the same.  I do agree with the reviewers who said the handle bars have a slight wobble to them.  Tightening doesn't help.  A simple fix for this is to cut a strip from and old credit/gift card and shove it down beside the post that the handle bars are connected to.  No more wobble.  I am very pleased with this bike.
3329637
Fantastic bike for the price you can't go wrong if you're looking for a bike for leisure activity this would be the one
2629829
First off, this is a good, working bike. There is a little noise when on higher gears but other than that the ride is smooth and stable.

Amazon shipped the bike quickly and it arrived within three days after the order. As mentioned in earlier reviews, the handlebars, wheel, seat and pedals need to be assembled. No big problems except for front brake adjustment - they're cantilever brakes, so just take them apart, make sure you put the wheel in center, squeeze and tighten. It took me a while to adjust, but if you've assembled bikes before, it'll take less than 30 min.

No complaints, other than setup and that I have to carry it up and down two flights of stairs every day on my way to work :-D
1942370
Using this bike for commute and weekend trails. A well built bike and the 2015 frame design looks far better than current 2016 design. Quick shipping and Easy to put together from the box.  For the price (w/ Nashbar coupon), you get great components on this bike. The fork, although it's an entry level Rockshox w/ coil spring, gets the job done and is surprisingly smooth. Deore components are considered entry level for trails, but I think they are as good as XT. Shifting and braking have been flawless on the bike so far. Definitely recommended!!
1545335
Very nice bike for the price, exceeded my expectations shifting performance was on point ,rear suspension softened the road pretty well, the weight actually wasn't even an issue imo (don't take my word for it tho I'm just spoiled by road bike weight). it looks exactly as pictured as well, one thing though I found that me being 6.0 the seatpost was a little too short making it difficult for me to pedal. after a quick trip to the bike shop and 25$ later on a new seat post I was good to go but  Overall I love the bike
4750494
great bike for money, got the 19in frame Im 6ft tall 31 inseam,I saw that  people thought it was a little too tall I thought they were full of it but as I kept raising the front of the seat I was pushed out further on the bar and I would say they are right maybe the med frame would be better.the bike rides and handles well Im happy with it
1919558
For the price point, the bike is amazing and rides really well. The only quarrel I had with the bike was: on long rides the saddle becomes uncomfortable. Other than that the bike is amazing and rides great. I would definitely recommend this bike.
3883336
Don't be put off by the few negative reviews posted here. They are not reviews of the bike itself but of situations where the purchaser didn't know what they were buying.

I wanted this three-speed D3 because Dahon does not have it listed on their website anymore. I assume it has been discontinued and the only three-speed model now offered is the Curve D3, a 16 inch wheel bicycle.

This is my third Dahon folder. I also own the Speed P8 and a 2006 Mariner D6. This bike is nice and it is a quality machine. The internal three-speed hub shifts well and the coaster brake has good stopping power. The bike is light and rides well.

I recommend you have a qualified bike mechanic check the bike out before you try to ride it. There are a few minor adjustments that will probably be needed to get the bike perfect. I am very satisfied with this purchase. It's on sale and the price is right.
3855822
This is a nice bicycle. If you can get it for around $200, that is about the best I have ever seen.

The quality seems good. There is some concern on tire size and finding suitable replacements. However with some google-fu and calls to bike shops, they are found within <10 minutes. Not available at walmart, but definitely far from impossible to replace.

I had no choice but to test ride this bike after I assembled it, before giving it to my son. The best thing on this bike, BY FAR, is the brakes! What amazing brakes. The front nearly threw me over the bars. I was shocked, to be frank.

I would not hesitate to buy this again, and again from Diamondback. I had an experience with their customer support on a road bike, and I have to say, their support is second to none. I don't know how CS could get any better than what I experienced.

So definitely, but this bike!!
4688146
I've ridden this bike twice already today and am astounded with how great it rides with vary little effort. This is the first bike i have rode on for about 2-3 years and i was scared that it would be rough to relearn but within the first five minutes i was able to feel confident on it thanks mainly to how superb the bike is.
4775129
This is a great bike. I got it to get my feet wet and see how much I would ride. Well....I am riding alot. I did have an issue with the crank and pedal but the company had me take it to a local shop which verified it was a manufacturing defect and they paid to fix it. I was impressed. If you want a great bike as a beginner and look like you spent lots of money this is the bike. I have upgrade the pedals and I will upgrade the forks in the near future (I do some hard core riding here so I am sure the forks will break down soon). Also, if you want then tires are a must upgrade.
1715343
I highly recommend this tandem with two provisos:  1) You MUST have a professional bike mechanic assemble/adjust it.  2) You need to buy decent quality, gel saddles and install them immediately.
  I worked for several years in the 80's as a professional bike mechanic and rode and raced many bikes of different styles and levels of sophistication.  I even rebuilt a tandem my friend rescued from a dumpster. It was fun, but heavy and slow as an elephant and rode like a wet noodle.  We parted ways with it 5 years ago.  Since my youngest son turned 10 I had been toying with the idea of another tandem, since he's now tall enough to ride an adult bike.  I spent some time on the internet checking out what was available, only to be discouraged by the $1000 plus prices of a quality bike.
  Last month I stopped by the NEX on the way to the Commissary and spied this tandem on the floor.  I snickered and walked over to check it out, expecting to find a typical cheap POS bike for around $400.  I was truly surprised by what I found.  First the price was only $250.  I asked the guy if that was correct and he verified it.  The heart of a bike is the frameset, and this one is pretty decent for a hi-ten, low budget frame.  The welds are clean and the paint is light years ahead of the garbage bikes that were coming out of China in the 80's.  The components are no-name aluminum Chinese knockoffs but they work great IF you get the bike set up properly by a pro. mechanic ($50 or so and WELL worth every penny!).  I kicked the idea around while grocery shopping and decided to take the plunge, after all $250 isn't going to break the bank if it's a dud.  I spent 2 hours assembling mine and it was a typical job, with the addition that the rear bottom bracket was way too tight and front wheel needed more truing than the average assembly.  I can't stress enough how important it is to have a pro do this, they'll catch the usual screwups and other problems that could really ruin your riding day, as well as get the best performance out of the inexpensive parts.
  The bike rides really well, tracks straight, shifts crisply even under load, and stops quickly.  The brakes are much better once adjusted than I expected and are more than adequate at normal speeds.  I have been delighted with it, especially given my low expectations, and have had zero (!) mechanical problems.
  Here's what I've done in the way of upgrades- 1) $30 for 2 new gel saddles from Bike Nashbar (internet)  2) $35 for a suspension seatpost and shim to install it for the stoker, from eBikeStop (internet).  This is highly recommended if you'll be riding more than 5 miles at a time, the rear rider gets all the bumps twice as hard as the captain.  3) $15 for two quick release seatpost clamps, so we can easily switch riders.  4) $3.99 for a handlebar bell.  I also put a waterbottle and cage on from my spare parts box and will probably switch the rear handlebars for taller ones.
  This is a cheap and easy way to see if you like tandem riding, which is a bit different than riding solo.  Our longest ride has been seven miles but we hope to work up to 20 milers in Spring.  I'm 5' 6" and ride a 50 cm/21 inch frame, my wife is 5' 2" and rides a 47cm/19" and the proportions are fine; so it's best suited for persons under 5'9".  Our 10 year old LOVES it.
  For an inexpensive, enjoyable, recreational level bike, you can't go wrong!  Just get it set up by a pro, you'll enjoy it fully and save a fortune on aspirin later.

ADDED 10/10-  This summer I also switched the tires to smoothies with a raised center tread and it made a noticeable increase in speed.  You should experiment with different tire pressures to get the most comfortable ride, I run them at @ 5o pounds.
2229251
Great bike for the price, but must own tools and be mechanically inclined. Recommend purchase well in advance of gifting in order to completely go through brake adjustment, routing of wires, cables and fuel lines. Recommend keeping extra clutch, springs, plugs on hand. Worked great first weekend, second broke a clutch spring. PCC sent part, just took time. After a month piston pin circlip broke causing loss of compression. Upgraded to 44mm big bore kit, from PCC. Headbolt 6mm socket head cap screw grade 8.8 = 88 inch pound, case halves 5mm socket head cap screw grade 8.8 = 50 inch pound. Cut the tang off the new circlips prior to installing. Replace the street bike aircleaner with the plastic dirt bike filter, PCC motor. Buy a fuel tank vent, it does not come with one. If you upgrade the pull start to metal the flywheel will need to be changed as well. If you get the stage three the cover will need to be ground to clear the new head. Stage two kit looks to clear it. After the upgrades, outstanding bike at an affordable price. If PCC motors did some simple things they would get a much better rating.
2705859
Really like this  bike.  I'm 6'2'' 225 and feel that this is a good fit.  Had to adjust the derailer and the front brake came installed backwards but easy fixes.  I'll buy something higherend if i stick with it. For the price it's a great buy and would recommend to anyone
3162767
The bike was/ is as beautiful as it is in the photo, all parts rendered and the set up was a breeze even though there weren't any manual. Case and point, I'm very satisfied with the purchase yet a bit jealous because my daughter seems to love it more than she does me now lol... So yes shoppers, this bike is highly recommended.
2777682
Great bike for the price. Excellent entry level single speed. My only recommendation is be sure to adjust your brakes. They come pretty lose from rhe facrory. Enjoy! !
2258403
Bike rides great easy to assemble.. Has an oil coat so doesn't rust while in pre sale ... Great buy.. Upgrades right away if you really ride.. Pedals.. And hand grips.. But for <$30 you have a fantastic bike...

I bought one last year saw price and turned into a parts bike...this one is still made in China but will amuse you and others and a great ride.. I've got my first 3 miles on today ..

Put another 10 miles on...Fantastic..Seat is great..

Now off to buy pedals and grips for spring