I didnt realize the frame was STEEL, so the bike is much heavier than I expected. The shocks dont slide very smoothly. Also, there was a manufacturer fault in both shifters. Pacific Cycle was hard to get ahold of (at least 1/hr with several disconnects from their end), however, they sent replacement parts and talked me through the repair. Overall, I thought I was getting a great deal on a 250 bike, but really, this thing is about worth the sale price of 180 I got it for. Rides smooth, and adjustments are easy to make.
pros:
/ Smooth Ride
/ Easy adjustments
/ Mostly assembled (only need to put on seat, front wheel, and handlebar)
/ pre/drilled and threaded mounts everywhere youd want them (the bolt size for the bike rack mount is 12 [not in manual])
/ Very Sturdy
/ Stock seat is not terrible (Im 220lbs)
cons:
/ heavy
/ shocks stick a bit
/ arrived w/ broken shifters
Sturdy Steel Bike
I didnt realize the frame was STEEL, so the bike is much heavier than I expected. The shocks dont slide very smoothly. Also, there was a manufacturer fault in both shifters. Pacific Cycle was hard to get ahold of (at least 1/hr with several disconnects from their end), however, they sent replacement parts and talked me through the repair. Overall, I thought I was getting a great deal on a 250 bike, but really, this thing is about worth the sale price of 180 I got it for. Rides smooth, and adjustments are easy to make. pros: / Smooth Ride / Easy adjustments / Mostly assembled (only need to put on seat, front wheel, and handlebar) / pre/drilled and threaded mounts everywhere youd want them (the bolt size for the bike rack mount is 12 [not in manual]) / Very Sturdy / Stock seat is not terrible (Im 220lbs) cons: / heavy / shocks stick a bit / arrived w/ broken shifters