The best bike you can buy for money
937886
The best bike you can buy for money. Recommending to everyone. First we bought the royalbaby. It was heavy, not comfortable and not easy to use. So, we bought this bmw. My daughter loves it!!! The best service. Easy to deal with seller. They help very quickly if you need help or replace. Do not hesitate to buy!
4218137
This is my first road bike that I decided to get after riding a buddy's carbon frame Specialized with disc brakes and STI shifters.  Obviously there's a difference between that and this, but I don't think the difference is worth over $2,000!!  I love this bike!  I've got about 300 miles on it so far in the month I've had it and out of the box it has been a great bike.  There are a few things I'll say, but overall quality for the money definitely deserves 5 stars.

Assembly:  I sat in front of the TV watching college football and had it together in about an hour.  I had to make some adjustments to the brakes and shifters, which you can do yourself if you're not an idiot.  You can find youtube videos to help you adjust the shifters if you don't know how.  That's what I did.

Tires:  People have complained about them being cheap, which they are, but I pumped mine up to about 90 PSI and they have held.  Haven't had any problems.  One of my wheels are warped, I can feel it when I brake, but I think that is because of the shipping.  The box came pretty beat up.

Frame:  This is really light, I put my bike on the scale, it weighs 22 lbs.  I don't have a water bottle rack, kickstand, or anything else on it.  Just what it came with.  The quality of the construction is awesome too.  Great welds, the frame is solid.  If you want to upgrade parts, the frame will probably last through the upgrades.

Handlebars/Shifters/Brakes:  I had a problem initially with my knee hitting the shifters when I would start pedaling from stop, but I've learned how to position myself now so my knees don't hit.  The shifting is relatively smooth, you do have to adjust the front derailleur as you go from gear 1 to 7 on the back to avoid the chain rubbing on the front derailleur, but overall the shifting is smooth and precise.  Probably my only qualm with the bike are the position of the brake levers.  Pretty poorly placed.  I don't have Shaq hands, so I have to reach for the lever when I want to stop.

Saddle/Ride comfort:  The ride is awesome and the saddle is not bad for the money.  I might upgrade soon, but it's not a must.  Again... For the money, you can't beat this set up.  As far as the ride goes, I have GPS tracked myself at 31 mph, that's the fastest I can get it going.  I'm a pretty fit guy too.  Saw on here that somebody got it up to 40 mph... they had to be going down hill with a tail wind, because on flat ground that is flat out flyin'.

Anyway, I hope this helps anyone deciding to get into entry-level road biking, because this bike is the PERFECT starter.
4916770
This is a marvelous bike for the price, and you'd have to spend over twice as much before you'd notice any improvement I think (and then you'd be constantly worrying about something happening to it).

I like that the handlebars allow a more upright riding style for casual trail riding more like a cruiser.

The seat is shockingly comfortable coming from an old cheap mountain bike.

Quite modest weight with its aluminum frame, very sturdy, perfectly at home on good dirt trails as well as pavement of course.

Got mine for $279 before tax from my local Dick's Sporting Goods using one of their frequent one-day-only 20% off deals. Free store assembly and $8 for a kickstand if you want it.

If you're looking for a comfortable hybrid bike you just can't go wrong here for the price. Basic but totally competent and good quality. More comfortable than many much more expensive bikes.

Highly recommended.

G.
2003679
Great bike, good looking, good suspension and love the gearing. I've tested some bikes that were more then twice the price but not as good. Get lots of looks when riding.
1300759
Wanted a spin bike to stay in shape during the winter. Didn't want to break the bank, but didn't want to buy a cheap bike that would be unstable and have to be replaced in a couple of years.

I am extremely happy with this purchase. The bike is built like a tank, very stable, and very smooth/easy to ride. I would have given it five stars, but for the following small, nitpick-y items (most of which were fixable with some add-ons I purchased seperately).

1) The bike doesn't come with pedals with clips. The manufacturer doesn't sell these seperately, and "doesn't reccomend" using anything but the pedals it comes with. Good news is that the cranks are standard size, so I bought a basic set of pedals with clips and popped them on.

2) The saddle sucks - it's like a brick. Again, easy to fix with either a new saddle or a cover, but still an added expense that would be an easy fix for the manufacturer.

3)The handle bars have (essentially) ZERO padding, and hurt your hands while riding. I bought some padded gel-tape and wrapped the bars, and problem solved.

4) The handlebar computer is great, but there is no backlight - this may be a unique problem for my situation, but bike is in our bedroom and I like to ride early in the AM before the wife is up, and in the darkness you can't see your stats (on the flip side, the fact that I can ride in the room without disturbing her is a testiment to how whisper quiet the bike is).

5) If you buy from the manufacturer, don't pay-up for the "white glove" service where they deliver the bike and put it together for you. This thing was a snap to set up - took me less than an hour, and the directions were crystal clear.

Again, all of the above are small, nit-picky things. Overall the bike is fantastic, and I would totally buy again.
1643476
For the price, this bike is amazing. I get loads of compliments on the different colored tires. I've had it 2 years and it rides really well, no major problems. For people with big feet, be warned that the front wheel runs a little close to the pedals, so when you turn you might catch the wheel. For me, it's fine. Good speed, I like the single speeds.
4054682
It really is a great bike for the money. As long as you're okay with tuning it regularly, it's perfect.
1931003
This bike is A-Mazing for the price,  Came unassembled -- all parts included and undamaged. Amazon service assembled it for free -- great bonus having an expert show me how to use it. I am THRILLED with this bike: Disc brakes, shock absorbing front wheel -- rides like a dream. I added the Topeak Carrier and clip-on basket. It makes for a lean, mean shopping machine for the city!
1072429
I did not buy my bike on Amazon (out of stock) but I read every review before I test rode and purchased it. The bike is great. The picture here is of the 2009 model. I lucked out and found one new and on sale for $180. And I'm so happy I got it. First of all, the only differences between the men's and women's bikes are the names (Insight for men / Clarity for women), the colors, the seat (the men's seat is a little longer and all black) and the graphics on the frame. This goes for the 2010 and 2011 models as well. I have a size 19 and the geometry is the same on both bikes (within their year) and so my decision to purchase the Clarity didn't mean I was buying a woman's bike, just the white one (the 2009 Insight is dark blue). The immediate changes I made were to replace the seat with a comfort seat (wider and softer) and replace the pedals with ones that had toe clips. Don't get me wrong, I'm no cyclist, but I do know that if the seat hurts you won't want to ride and a toe clip keeps the foot in the right position on the pedal. I had the bike tuned before I left the store and then one week later after riding it every day to break it in. I strongly recommend doing this because a new bike has to be broken in and during that period it may start shifting badly. Bikes with gears need to be tuned or adjusted at least twice a year (depending on use) and just like a car, with the proper maintenance, it'll run forever (my old bmx freestyle bike is 21 years old and still rides sweet - gave that to my son). The Diamondback is great quality and I love the design and angles of the frame. The bike is very light (surprised me in the price range) and easy to carry on the shoulder if you're going up stairs. The fit and finish of the components are first class and the bike doesn't make flexing noises when you push it hard. The tires are quiet (I run 80 psi in rear/ 75 psi in front) and grip well on wet asphalt. And with the gears adjusted correctly (I suggest having it done at a good bike shop - $50. to sort out the whole bike), they shift perfectly and quietly. I've had the bike for 65 days now and I ride it every day to stay in shape and I LOVE it! And just so you know, I would have brought a 2011 model at full retail ($440.) if I hadn't found this on on sale (I lucked out!!).
2120610
I couldn't be happier with this bike. From looks to build quality, it's all there.
As this is my first fixie, I have nothing to compare it to but with that being said, I can't imagine anything better for the price.
874930
A very nice bike for the money.  It is very lightweight, and has many high end components found on bikes much more expensive.  I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a bike for multipurpose riding and enjoyment.  My girlfriend liked it so much, we bought a second one for our lake house.  This bike rocks!
1875434
expensive but great construction. This bike will last a lifetime and can be past down for generations. It's easy to assemble. It teaches kids how to balance so when they graduate to a pedal bike there's no need for training wheels. This bike teaches a simple principle known as "reverse steering", it's a rule of physics when riding on 2 wheels that moto GP riders learn about when racing motorcycles.
1418605
I highly recommend this bike for it's price and quality.  Was very easy to put together as I was really impressed doing so.  It's a Christmas present for my mother and I know she'll love it.  The pink will be a plus as well.  The only down to it is the noise when pedaling but of course it's going to happen like any other exercise bike of this price.
4838551
I really like this bike. It has a lot of support parts since its a big seller.  Lots of forums and videos on how to upgrade its weak points ie bearings and brakes.  Plus it is made of steel and has twist grip shifters which makes it great for an electric bike conversion which is what I did.  I went with majic pie version 5 and panasonic battery and am quite pleased with both the bicycle and conversion.

Edit: several months later.  What I said above still stands.  This is the 'jeep' of fat bikes- so many upgrades available it is great. Also after riding this fat bike with electric conversion I will never go back to skinny size tires again.  Fat tire bikes give much more confidence on all riding surfaces.  Some say to replace twist grip shifters: what I say is don't replace them if you are doing a magic pie v5 electric conversion which is what I did.  Twist grip shifters take up much less room than trigger type- leaving you with room for electric components.  Also on the megarange: great mod but if doing electric conversion you shouldn't need it.  Overall if you tinker and mid-sized you will love this bike!
3588346
So we have had this bike five months to fully test and analyze it and we want every prospective buyer to know that this is the best deal on Amazon!
BTW we have owned a previous tandem bike and so we already knew how fun they can be; but we wanted to upgrade just a bit and we decided to try this Kent Northwoods Bike and we are so glad that we did.
If you have not tried a tandem bike, then you should know that riding on one is one of the most rewarding and inexpensive activities two people can engage in. You can talk, and laugh, and exercise together and it truly can be a relationship building activity. Whether you want to build your relationship or start a new one--this is the way to do it!
For newbies, you really have to give it three times on the back before you give up (being the person on the back can take a little getting used to); however, once you do, it really isn't so bad.
The shipping was fast and the box is large--no damage inside. This model has 21 speeds and the shifting is very nice. Also, it is important to adjust all the seating and handle bars to the higher range of what you think is comfortable (your ride will be better and so will your ability to handle the bicycle).
I made a little adjustment to the chain tensioner wheel (by adding some washers as spacers between the support and the wheel); this reduced the sound substantially making the ride smooth and quiet). Easy for me, but maybe a bit challenging for others--if you need help with assembly, then have that person do it for you.
The braking is great. This bicycle may not consist of parts found on bicycles worth thousands; but it is definitely well worth the price you pay. We live in Utah where the weather changes dramatically and our city encompasses the foothills--lots of hills--and we just love this bike.
If I had any suggestion it would be to add quick releases to the seat adjustments so that you can quickly change heights for different riders--other than that this bicycle is great just the way it is!
Buy with confidence--heck, you can even sell this bicycle for close to what you pay for it if you are one of those impulsive buyers that sometimes buys something and doesn't use it like you thought that you would; but if you just venture out and give this a try, then you will find it one of the more rewarding activities that you can do with someone else that you will remember for a lifetime! Thank you Amazon! This has been the best purchase for us thus far!
4914042
Spent $220 on the bike and another $75 to have my local bike shop in Santa Monica, CA build/inspect it.  WORTH EVERY PENNY. So far this bike is amazing.  I ride it every day 1 mile to and from work.  Then, on the weekends I probably ride her another 20 miles.  Everything works great.  (Or at least you'd have to be a real bicycle snob to complain about it).  This is a cheap starter bike. So yes the components are cheap.  But as of now I've logged over 100 miles on it in a months time with no issues.

If something were to break on it say tomorrow, I'd just replace that part. By doing this I'll probably still have saved money compared to if I just bought a $500 bike to begin with.

So yes. Buy this.  I'm 6'1" tall. I got the 57cm size. Initially thought it was a little big for me but now I would recommend it to anyone on the fence.
3952547
Five stars for the price at which I got it. Best $132.97 I ever spent (got it "used like new" from the warehouse deals). The price went up like $100 after I bought it so guess I got lucky, but I'll take it since the whole reason I bought it is because my previous commuter bike was burglarized by some jag off whole stole my fork, seat and seatpost while it was locked up (with THREE locks) in the bicycle parking area of my condo. The box arrived with an 8 inch diameter hole where one of the front wheel hub nuts was poking out. No biggie for the price. Some assembly is required...prolly more than most consumers would like since most people don't really have the tools just lying around to get this done properly. You will need a pretty complete set of tools to mod and tune the Denali to your liking. You have to put the front wheel on as well as the handlebars, pedals, bottle cage and seatpost. You will also have to tune the bike ie adjust the brake pads and calipers, seat angle and alignment, derailleurs, straighten the handlebars and my front wheel was noticeably out of true so a spoke wrench (or small adjustable wrench if you can't find your spoke wrench like me lol) and truing skills will come in handy. If you ARE handy this bike is a steal (at the price I got it. I wouldn't pay what amazon is currently asking which is around $206 for the medium frame; it's not worth that). I am a cyclist so I kept only the essentials and removed all the stuff that just added needless weight as you can see from the picture. I also had some brand new and very light 25c Continental Gatorskins with Presta tubes lying around from the remainder of my burglarized bike which I threw on since the included 32c wheels with Schrader tubes are HEAVY. I'm not kidding. Swapping the tubes and tires must've taken at least two pounds off this bike. I also only left on a few of the decals in my mod that I thought looked tasteful and added to the description of the bike as you can see in the pic. There were so many stickers and decals. It looks so much better with just the ones I left on. They are everywhere on the bike including the wheels. Got rid of most of them and prolly shaved a few more ounces off by doing so. I also removed the reflectors off the pedals and wheels and didn't install the front and rear ones which also shaved some ounces. You will need a large diameter Allen Wrench to remove the kickstand. I removed the clear plastic protectors on the front crank and cassette and the black plastic trim piece on the front crank which took off a few more ounces and makes it look like a decent bike. All in all with just the essentials and tire swap I prolly shaved about 3lbs off the Denali. It's not a high end bike so it is weighty, but it was a fun little affordable project and serves as a decent commuter.