I am a beginner.Is it a good bike for trail ride? Because i don't have intention of using it for mountain biking so often. Trail is close to my home.
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Absolutely. I mostly ride it around the neighborhood with my daughter. I hit the trails a lot also. I will eventually upgrade the front shocks, but I am a heavier guy, thats why.
2256549
Absolutely. I think I'm in pretty good shape, and biking at a resistance level of 5 is burning my legs after about 10 minutes. This thing is really smooth. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
1781440
Five might be a little small but it is a perfect starter bike. The bike is light weight and is very easy to use. I would recommend the bike to other beginner riders.
721127
My 12 year old son said its good for downhill but the bearings and wheels are average. He is planning on replacing the wheels soon. Hope this helps
846477
yes. this is a great looking, good quality bike to ride. its a road bike, so I would say you would get the best performance on a bike path. don't ride this bike on bike trails or bumpy road.
64638
It's definitely worth it. Anything you would like to upgrade is personal preference like handlebars and the saddle. But it'll ride great as is.
262061
Do not buy this bike, it is heavy and not even a good entry level bike....I've done Ironman before and ride alot. My wife bought one and after the first club ride we ended up having to go get her another bike it was so heavy and slow. Be better off getting a entry level from your local bike shop. If you are trying to go the cheapest way, you can go to Academy and get a Schwinn road bike that is around $250 and will work, but not best.
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.
106205
I have road the bike on dirt trails and the front and rear suspension seem to handle the bumps ok as I haven't had any issues. I know that I plan on riding downhill trails on a local mountain next year, but before I attempt this I will have the bike completely looked over and tuned up. Downhill trail riding requires disk brake and full suspension and for the riding I have done I do feel that this bike is capable of handling it especially if you have a professional bike shop give it a tune up and a solid once over to make sure that suspension and brake are set up for your riding style. Its a good bike! I have road the bike on dirt trails and the front and rear suspension seem to handle the bumps ok as I haven't had any issues. I know that I plan on riding downhill trails on a local mountain next year, but before I attempt this I will have the bike completely looked over and tuned up. Downhill trail riding requires disk brake and full suspension and for the riding I have done I do feel that this bike is capable of handling it especially if you have a professional bike shop give it a tune up and a solid once over to make sure that suspension and brake are set up for your riding style. Its a... » Read More I have road the bike on dirt trails and the front and rear suspension seem to handle the bumps ok as I haven't had any issues. I know that I plan on riding downhill trails on a local mountain next year, but before I attempt this I will have the bike completely looked over and tuned up. Downhill trail riding requires disk brake and full suspension and for the riding I have done I do feel that this bike is capable of handling it especially if you have a professional bike shop give it a tune up and a solid once over to make sure that suspension and brake are set up for your riding style. Its a good bike! « Show Less
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I used it on a road bike build & it has worked out just fine for me. Not sure about a mountain bike.
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Wish I could help with your question. For me, it's a great bike, but the tires that came with it were too narrow for the best ride, even on roads. Changed tires and it's a great ride.
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i am loving it. but i have just started back on the whole working out, and have not been able to maintain the cardio for any length of time. but it is a good bike and it is easy to change the resistence up and down. when i am trying to get more cardio i turn the resistence down a notch so my legs dont get as tired. when i am pushing to tighten the muscles in my legs i increase the tension some. for the price this is a great bike. i have been having severe back pain, which is why i stopped using my other exercse bike, so am happy to have one with back support. hope this helps
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I am not an expert...but the bike, for the low price, is actually well made and sturdy, not a piece of junk...it has a large comfy seat and a back and you can adjust it. It is very comfortable and quiet. I paid $139 and it was well worth it. The only thing I can imagine is that at a heavier weight it might not last as long..but that's no big deal. If it gets you started on moving...it's worth it. I have a bad back, that is why I got a recumbent bike and it's really great. I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case I didn't use it as much as I hope...so it is in the corner facing the TV and a half hour goes by in no time. Good Luck with your decision! I am not an expert...but the bike, for the low price, is actually well made and sturdy, not a piece of junk...it has a large comfy seat and a back and you can adjust it. It is very comfortable and quiet. I paid $139 and it was well worth it. The only thing I can imagine is that at a heavier weight it might not last as long..but that's no big deal. If it gets you started on moving...it's worth it. I have a bad back, that is why I got a recumbent bike and it's really great. I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case I didn't use it as much as I hope...so it is in the corner facing the TV... » Read More I am not an expert...but the bike, for the low price, is actually well made and sturdy, not a piece of junk...it has a large comfy seat and a back and you can adjust it. It is very comfortable and quiet. I paid $139 and it was well worth it. The only thing I can imagine is that at a heavier weight it might not last as long..but that's no big deal. If it gets you started on moving...it's worth it. I have a bad back, that is why I got a recumbent bike and it's really great. I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case I didn't use it as much as I hope...so it is in the corner facing the TV and a half hour goes by in no time. Good Luck with your decision! « Show Less
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Could work ok for a beginner. Wouldn't take long for a 12 year old to learn the basics and be ready for some real power. I would save my money and get a used Japanese bike or possibly a 125 pit bike
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Hey Digs, The longest ride I have done was 35miles, and it was pretty comfortable. I wouldn't know how it would feel on 60mile rides though. I was getting a bit sore around 35 miles though but I am not sure if you are suppose to feel sore around that many miles. Hill climbing is still great on this bike. The only concern or problem i have is that the seat post to the handle bars is a little short. And when you have both your feet parallel to the ground and you turn the wheel, it tends to hit your foot. If you have more cash to spare, get the $1,900 kestral RT 1000.
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It's a nice bike for the price. The paintjob will get easily damaged. For a few extra bucks, for a 12 year old, I'd probably look for something with 48 spoked rims. I got this for my much younger son because it is a bit lower end.
1955555
Used it on a trip that included gravel and paved trail and it worked good in my opinion. When I first got this bike I had not ridden since before having kids so the shock absorption was really nice. Yes, it has a kickstand and the front wheel is a quick release. After the fact I wishes the rear wheel was as well, but you can't beat this bike for the price!