Has the brake on this bike been overhauled since the 2012 model? (Reviewer said: "Both kids kept hitting their calves against (brake)")
1652635
I don't know anything about the 2012 model, but the brake, brake housing, and brake cables on the new model are all on the inside of the frame, nothing poking out. My son has been riding this bike for about 2months and we have had not one problem with the brakes. My son really loves this bike.
1652636
Totally this is a completely redesigned model based on this kind of feedback.The brake is well out of the way
1652637
Totally this is a completely redesigned model based on this kind of feedback. The brake is well out of the way
517964
Yes. We had a kid trailer hooked up too it for well over a year and the brakes held up just fine. Have since switched to a front kid seat near the handle bars and the bike still rides like a champ.
517963
I pulled kids with this bike, but my biggest problem was that the bike is designed to be a casual cruising bike and if you are doing hills it is hard to pedal pulling the extra weight. You are not sitting at an angle that gives you the most power for pedaling, so it can be a strain on you. I never had any problems with the brakes, but I don't think I ever had to brake hard.
1557941
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.
446021
I was just wondering if you ever compared them after this post? We are considering both vehicles too for our 2 children, one who is big for his age as well. We plan to try and see them at the store together (if possible) but I found your post and wondered what your result was? Thanks
939351
yes,,,,and I had to spend over 150.00 in the last year,,new rear hub, front sprocket and pedals ..the bike is not made for every day riding , at best something you ride once on the weekends,,looks nice but not made with any quality parts
47487
I totally agree. I've had the bike, mostly unused, for almost 2 months because of the same. I took the side panel off today and at first, I loosened the tensioner with little improvement. I then removed the belt entirely. It lets the pedals spin freely but that totally takes away any adjustability. I will continue to tinker and see what I can discover. I got the bike to help rehab my knee (with the intention of my mom also being able to use it with her bum knee) and neither of us can spend more than 5-10 minutes without huffing and puffing. Hardly the get-into-biking kind of bike I'd hoped for. I totally agree. I've had the bike, mostly unused, for almost 2 months because of the same. I took the side panel off today and at first, I loosened the tensioner with little improvement. I then removed the belt entirely. It lets the pedals spin freely but that totally takes away any adjustability. I will continue to tinker and see what I can discover. I got the bike to help rehab my knee (with the intention of my mom also being able to use it with her bum knee) and neither of us can spend more than 5-10 minutes without huffing and puffing. Hardly the get-into-biking kind of bike I'd hoped... » Read More I totally agree. I've had the bike, mostly unused, for almost 2 months because of the same. I took the side panel off today and at first, I loosened the tensioner with little improvement. I then removed the belt entirely. It lets the pedals spin freely but that totally takes away any adjustability. I will continue to tinker and see what I can discover. I got the bike to help rehab my knee (with the intention of my mom also being able to use it with her bum knee) and neither of us can spend more than 5-10 minutes without huffing and puffing. Hardly the get-into-biking kind of bike I'd hoped for. « Show Less
1454978
no this bike is hand brakes only. So far this bike is a good one. Our boys, 4 of them(9, 8, 7, & 6) our big bike riders and this is the 3rd one this size. It seems as good and maybe a little better than the others. It's a good bike for the money.
1336846
Hi, I just bought my bike this spring (2013) so I was afraid that my brakes were too new however I ordered the mirror because it didn't look like the STI type. Anyhow when the box came in it listed all the Shimano brakes for which it would fit and mine was in that list. You can find your model and number on the side of the brake handle when you peel back the rubberized housing. Here are the models: Sara #ST-3304, #ST-3309, #ST-3400Tiagra #ST-4400, #ST-4500; 105 #ST-5510, #ST-5600Ultegra #ST-6510., #ST-6600, #ST-6603, UltegraSL #ST-6600-G, #ST-6603-G Dura-Ace #ST-7700-C, #ST-7703, #ST-7801, #ST-7803 R500 #ST-R500, R600 #ST-R600, R700 #ST-R700 Hi, I just bought my bike this spring (2013) so I was afraid that my brakes were too new however I ordered the mirror because it didn't look like the STI type. Anyhow when the box came in it listed all the Shimano brakes for which it would fit and mine was in that list. You can find your model and number on the side of the brake handle when you peel back the rubberized housing. Here are the models: Sara #ST-3304, #ST-3309, #ST-3400Tiagra #ST-4400, #ST-4500; 105 #ST-5510, #ST-5600Ultegra #ST-6510., #ST-6600, #ST-6603, UltegraSL #ST-6600-G, #ST-6603-G Dura-Ace #ST-7700-C,... » Read More Hi, I just bought my bike this spring (2013) so I was afraid that my brakes were too new however I ordered the mirror because it didn't look like the STI type. Anyhow when the box came in it listed all the Shimano brakes for which it would fit and mine was in that list. You can find your model and number on the side of the brake handle when you peel back the rubberized housing. Here are the models: Sara #ST-3304, #ST-3309, #ST-3400Tiagra #ST-4400, #ST-4500; 105 #ST-5510, #ST-5600Ultegra #ST-6510., #ST-6600, #ST-6603, UltegraSL #ST-6600-G, #ST-6603-G Dura-Ace #ST-7700-C, #ST-7703, #ST-7801, #ST-7803 R500 #ST-R500, R600 #ST-R600, R700 #ST-R700 « Show Less
581691
We have not, but my son recently received the bike. We like it becaue it does not have all of the gears, and he had really enjoyed riding it. It is very well made. I hope that helped.
1189648
My back wheel broke also. I have a feeling they are just really low quality. I contacted Amazon, they told me to contact the manufacturer. I tried that, but their website is broken. So, I contacted Amazon again and they sent me a whole new bike and a return sticker for the old one. This was even though it was past the time for returns. I would recommend contacting Amazon. They seem to be really good about this sort of thing.
1446241
Just finished putting the bike together and am having the same problem. The seat is ridiculously loose, it rotates around and flexes up and down as I'm riding. It almost seems like it's intentionally built this way. Have either of you been able to fix this problem since you posted? Or are you just dealing with it? Thanks
469853
I bought this bike for my 3 1/2 yr old grandson for Christmas 2012. He rode it this past summer but outgrew it quite quickly. This year I am getting him an 18 inch bike, with room to grow ;0)
816607
Its discontinued? Oh man! I need back wheels my front is fine. I am same boat as you. If I would have known I never would have purchased and its such a shame cause its a great ride my kids love it. If you found anyone or any sites willing to help in replacing tires let me know please. I would greatly apprecaite it. I was thinking of taking the wheels to a bike shop see if they can fix it if all else fails...
1510246
Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble... » Read More Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. « Show Less
295528
This version come with V-brakes and a RST fork. The brake pads are too bad, i recommend and upgrade.
791571
Sorry, it's been too long since I assembled it to remember. I do, however, remember assembling the bike twice and thinking, how would someone who is not extrememly careful ever assemble this bike without breaking something? I would take S. White advice and check out the YouTube.