Zike Sabre Hybrid Bike - is it for Adults also? Is a good workout for an adult or is it just built for younger kids?
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The Zike website says: Are there adult models? Currently all Zike models are designed for children, however the Saber has a weight limit of 200 lbs (91 kg) and is large enough to support adults 200 pounds or lower. A full line of Zikes for adults will be available in the future; follow us at facebook.com/getziked and twitter.com/getziked for updates. http://zike.net/qa.html
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This is definitely a youth bike. Young teen at the most. Too small for an adult.
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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.
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I purchased one for my 2 year old grandson and he loves it. Only my opinion, but I would say that your son may be a bit tall for this balance bike. YBIKE does make the Extreme for older kids that may be a better option.
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Excellent for that! My 11 year old rides his bike all over the neighborhood. I personally find the bike to be of excellent quality.
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This is very much an adult tryke; I found out about it because I saw other adults riding theirs. So far, I haven't seeing children riding it. I can't imagine an eight year old on one, and most of my bike riding, adult friends have a hard riding mine!!! Hope that helps.
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Yes, it is a good bike. I bought it for my son who is over 300lbs and he is over 6'tall. It does work for him and he is happy with it.I hope this helps. It seemed to be as pictured.Thanks, Audrey
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I wouldn't advise it to a child beginner. I would think that it would be too much to concentrate every time you go from standing still to pedaling. The simpler, the better.
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You'll have to shift into the easiest gear, use the throttle and not the pedal assist. You'll crawl up the hills. You'd probably be better off with this bike http://www.amazon.com/Currie-Technologies-eZip-Electric-Bicycle/dp/B004QHG17O/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1399893584&sr=1-2&keywords=electric+bike+kit. This bike is cheaper and better for adults and you can get a second battery pack for it. With the second pack, it'll still be cheaper than the Skyline and you'll have more range. It's still going to have the same climbing limitations though. Honestly for Frisco hills you'd be better off with a hub motor kit and a lithium battery pack. If you're mechanically inclined at all and you already have a regular bike, you might buy the Currie kit which has a more powerful motor and can also except a second battery pack. The kit comes with a battery pack and if you get a second battery it'll still be below $500.00. It'll be this kit, http://www.amazon.com/eZip-by-Currie-Technologies-IZ-KIT/dp/B002RRBDIW/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1399894363&sr=1-7&keywords=electric+hub+kit+with+battery.
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I am not a child, but I do have the bicycle.. I am 5 ft 1 in and unable to ride an adult bike because my legs are very short due to rickets as a child. My balance is also not that good. My husband has my seat adjusted and replaced the original seat with one that was wider for more balance and comfort. Make sure you have the right air in the tires..it makes it much easier to pedal. She would have to be able to pull the brakes that are on the handle bar, but it has no gears and rides very smooth. I wish we lived close by so she could try mine. I think maybe she could master this bike. It has been a joy to me since I also cannot master a two wheeler. Good luck and God Bless..
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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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Bought it for my son (9) and daughter (13) it is a perfect bike for someone just learning to ride. I would recommend to anyone interested in purchasing a bike. Its easy to put together, the only assembly required was installing handlebars and adding gas and oil which does not have to be mixed.
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I bought it for myself and I'm an adult. Boys can ride it too depending on their size.
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How about a Vespa? Believe it or not this was fun for about 15 minutes. I had fun but I wouldn't trade my 1966 Schwinn away for it. I really believe it's more for a ten year old than an Adult. But it isn't a huge investment, it folds up and isn't bad to carry. An when you get done it fits inside the closet.
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I bought two for my grand-kids (3 and 4) who are fairly healthy but they've quickly outgrown them. They're great for kids to get over their initial fear of 2-wheel bikes since their legs act as bike stands. They're definitely too small for a normal 5 year old - the seat can only be safely adjusted to 18" off ground. However, they're very sturdy - could easily handle adult weight. Hope this helps.
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It is not bad. There are about 7 gears so the kills are very manageable. My 62 year old mother rides it with ease.
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Hi Susie, I personally thought this was a great bike for my grandson who was five at the time of purchase. Remember it's a glide and does not have wheels. My grandson loved the bike but preferred the wheels. It is an EXCELLENT 1st bike for little guys. If you have not watched the video please do so. It is great for teaching balance and can not me any easier to put together, 5min. Best of wishes with your decision. Enjoy! Donna KDonna T. Kasinak answered on January 25, 2013