Best Bike For Overweight Man (2024 Update)

The price was cheaper than anywhere else online or in store, the bike arrived earlier than expected and in excellent condition. This is a great starter bike that can be upgraded, this is not your Mongoose from the 80s and you will want to upgrade the brakes because the ones on it are awful. Over all Im very pleased with the purchase. Just FYI I also purchase a Mongoose Malas, Malas and Hitch and Dolomites are all the same bikes just different color schemes. Happy Riding!!Kenneth

Solid Bike with a solid ride. In the short time I have owned and ridden the bike, it performs very well on street, dirt, and mildly rocky terrain. My only comment for improvement is with the owner's manual. It is too detailed and not necessary. For a partially pre-assembled bike, a smaller quick assembly guide would be sufficient. It is very easy to assemble and takes less than a hour to put the front tire, handle bars, seat, an pedals on. That's all you need to do and the assembly is completed. I would definitely recommend buying this bike. I will like upgrade the seat, as it has been a few years since I rode a bike and now prefer a more cushioned seat.AHAW

I have had this bike for about a year and have ridden it year round, in snow, sand, mud and on pavement. This is the best walmart bike I have ever owned. That being said, the brakes are weak for disc brakes. They do not feel very reliable and they struggle to stop this heavy beast. Stock brakes didn't have enough power to lock up the rear wheel even with most of my weight off it. I upgraded to some entry level, but name brand brakes which made a huge difference. After about 8 months of ownership, the derailer cable stopped working, totally froze up. And after about 12 months the free wheel ratchet stopped working. So I am in the process of putting a new cable, new freewheel gear cluster and a few other parts on it. I highly recommend putting a different gear cluster in the rear to give it better torque, especially if you plan on using this on trails or numerous hills. That being said it is still a decent bike out of the box. Everyone says it is slow, but it really isn't once you get into shape. I can keep up with people on conventional bikes on flat ground, and can go places they can't. If you want to try a fat tire bike, this is probably the best way to start. There is no way to describe the sensation of riding through snow packed single track with 3 feet of snow on either side, navigating dense forest silently and with relative ease. Or riding along the shores of Lake Superior, or through sandy trails with stability. It can turn around without stopping even in deep sand. For the first week of owning it I felt like an 8 year old riding a pedal powered monster truck. Seriously, lots of fun. As an added bonus the tires sound like a herd of angry mosquitoes once you get it rolling at a good clip, so other people on the bike path know you are coming, you will never need a horn!Nope

probably have to tinker with it a little to get it just so, the seat… probably needs a better one… if u value your assets, tighten ALL the fitting on it with the appropriate size wrench (u do have tools, yes? ) I will probably get a CHEAP/WIDE $5 inner tube, cut the valve stem out of it and use it as a tread/tube liner so that thorns do not puncture the tire/tube; put it between the inner tube that is in there and the BACK tire… as I wud any bike as thorns are prevalent here and fixing 7 flats in 3 days because I was CHEAP and didn't get the HEVI WATE INNER TUBES on my last NEW bike was …. and education to do IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME so I didn't have to do it again… and again and again. SLIME is hard to get into the tires through the NARROW hole in the air thingy even with the Schrader valve removed. LOCKS, U LOCKS AND HEVI WATE CHAIN… if u want to keep the bike; as sometimes they ride off by themselves if left anywhere. cable "locks" are ornaments (don't ask how I KNOW this) and not worth throwing out. some gearheads have taken the bearings apart and greased them and have said they are tightened TOO TIGHT from the factory, but DO NOT LOSE THE BEARINGS!!! carpet catches bearings, hard floors=scattered bearings=bad. tires are said to be HEAVY compared to after market, but that is not all bad as once get the tires rolling… INERTIA KEEPS THEM ROLLING with a little effort so that is good. like kicking the clutch out on a BIG TRUCK on the highway… it will coast a LONG WAY with all that weigh/inertia built up in its mass/wheels/tires.18LiterDETROITDIESEL

First of all, it sure is a slap in the face to see the price drop $17 just two weeks after I got it. Now then, my experience has been much the same as other reviews. It is a barely "OK" bike, I guess for the money nowadays. It is built and billed as a "Mountain Bike" which is the furthest thing I intend to use it for. From what I gather, you would have to add another zero to the price to get a genuine, usable mountain bike. I am 68 years old wanting to get some exercise. And when I saw this Fat Tire bike, I had to have it. It is the closest I have seen to the old (even then) bike I had as a kid in the fifties and sixties. I will probably end up spending as much extra to make the bike marginally usable, as the bike cost to start with. It is in the shop right now and I'm not doing that much yet. The seat if terrible. The brakes, we'll have to see after they are adjusted right. I have a new seat ready to put on when I get it back. I had the shop put on a steering riser (probably not right term) to raise the handlebars. Keeping original bar for now but may have to replace that too. And replacing the brake levers. If the brakes don't improve (a lot!!) I'll either replace them, or sell the whole bike and get something else. I even got new pedals. The reflectors on the original pedals break off easily. The shifter is a PITA because it wants to change as you are gripping the bar. It should have been a lever or something. And high gear is not even as high as my old single speed. What good is THAT? I guess what it boils down to is that it is impossible to buy a Fat Tire Mountain Bike for $200 that is not a joke even for just plain riding down the street, let alone riding in the mountains.Tinman98

Due to its tubular steel frame, the 26 inch Mongoose Dolomite seven speed fat bicycle is heavier than 26 inch fat bicycles constructed of aluminium or carbon fiber. However, a new aluminium fat bicycle frames will cost no less than $900.00; carbon fiber fat bicycle frames prices start at about $2,000. As a direct result of the enormous price difference I decided to purchase the Dolomite just to try out a fat bicycle with the full entention of purchasing a far more expensive model if I enjoyed the larger design. I was surprisingly blown away! The Dolomite had arrived at my front door in only two days. I discovered assembly to be rather simple, but as a safety measure I walked the Dolomite ten blocks to my neighbourhood bicycle repair store for an overall examination; at the bicycle shop both disc brakes were properly calibrated, grease was added to the handle bar support collar, a water bottle cage was placed onto the frame, tires were inflated to proper pressure and then were placed in their recommended rotational direction. Finally, the seat pole was adjusted to a safe and comfortable height. I paid my service charge, quickly place my helmet on and then brought my bicycle onto the New York City streets. The ride was so comfortable due to the large amount of inflated rubber between the road bed and the large 4 inch rims. In addition, at slow speeds and at accelerated speeds the tires are constantly providing exceptional traction; I remained in full control of the bicycle as I effortlessly floated above the New York City man hole covers, large steel plate covers, pot holes and the ubiquitous sewer drainage grids. The weight of the bicycle is an attribute when descending steep hills, but when ascending hills be prepared to pump vigorously. The gears do shift rather accurately to their corresponding numbers, but not the smoothest shift. Due to its price, aesthetics, quality of design and durability I strongly recommend the Mongoose Dolomite Men's 7 Speed Bicycle.JNemorin

I was nervous purchasing this online, unseen in person as a gift for my boyfriend. I couldn't be happier! I purchased it in matte black and not only is it a really gorgeous bike that is the perfect mix of retro and "manliness," but it also rides extremely smooth. He loves it! I couldn't recommend more.PortlandCruiser

Both rims on bike were not true, I am a pretty good bike mechanic, I had a spoke wrench, and I could not true them. As a result, the brakes did not work properly, they rubbed on the rim high spots all the time…… Also, derailleur was not adjusted right, it would not shift into low gear. I emailed Firmstrong Help and they reacted immediately and had me go to a local bike shop to get rims trued and derailleur tuned. They paid for it! I was impressed, I did not even ask them to pay. Bike works perfectly now…………So this bike would be a 3 star if Firmstrong had not taken action, it is now a 5 star bike. Bike now works perfectly, it is very smooth, perhaps the smoothest riding bike I have ever owned, the steering is great, I love the cruiser handlebars, since the allow me to ride upright instead of bent over like some hunchback………….and the saddle is very wide and comfy for my large butt. If you are into comfort, this is your bike! I am tired on those bikes where you have to lay flat on top of them and your butt is so sore from those horrible hard seats you cannot even enjoy the bike ride.Kenneth W.

Thank you very Much, I drive my bicycle, am very happy with it, i took it a while ago, and am driving it nicely, thank youhydertechx

I absolutely love this bike! I was a little worried about getting a single speed but so glad I did. The bike was shipped to my home so I had to assemble it, adjust the brakes and chain tension, and it was good to go. Everything on the bike works really well. The gearing on the bike is 36:18 / or the standard single speed 2 to 1 ratio, meaning for every 1 turn of the peddles the tires turns 2 times and feels so good. There is a small half mile mountain bike trail near my home and this bike handles it way betterMark

Absolutely avoid this bike at all costs!! They only include a very confusing and non-helpful booklet for assembly. I called Kent customer service and they are 100% useless. They have no video walkthroughs and seemed completely mystified at the thought of a helpful video for customers. Will explore options on returning this bikeSpencer

After many years of not owning a Bike I decided on this model after reading mostly positive reviews and for the price. Also the 7 Speed gearing was attractive to me instead of the 21 Speed ones they had in the store. Ordered it online to pick up at my local store and I decided to assemble it myself, I'm not super handy but is simple enough to do, the most complex part is the front brake adjustment which I couldn't do because the front wheel was wobbly, so I took it to my local bike shop where they gave it a simple tune up for $25, which included rectifying the wobbly front wheel, adjusting the brakes and the rear derailleur among checking all other components. This is the main reason of my 4 Star rating. I like the style of this bike and after testing it on a short ride I use it on 3rd gear on the mostly flat and paved surfaces in my neighborhood and the seat feels comfortable enough. The frame says Kent Hybrid, so this bike is part road bike/part mountain bike, which means is not as fast as a true road/commuter bike but most of us won't join the Tour de France, so it's more than adequate at this price point. Also the frame says 6061 Alloy which to me means is an Aluminium frame and the package was labeled as 35.2 pounds, so that is the weight of this bike. I intend to use it for the occasional ride around my house and for exercising; and I think this bike will be just fine for that.Aviator

The description of this bike on the website states that it has a steel frame however the frame is clearly marked as a 60/61 alloy which I understand is unusual for cheaper bikes. That combined with the dual suspension and the one bye seven drivetrain seemed to make this a competitive value in a big box bike. Oddly enough, at this time the black version of this bike is $60 dollars less that the blue. That makes it even better. This is definitely a comfort bike and is advertised as such. If you need something for rugged terrain then you'll need to search further.David

I have 1,200 miles on my Giant Revolt e+ pro bike and I'm really glad I bought it. No matter if you are riding slow up a mountain, slow city riding, or riding single track this bike pedals naturally. The pedaling motion is so smooth you forget you are on a e bike and think you are always on a slight downhill or have the wind at your back. It handles fantastic. It doesn't steer as fast as a racing bike or as dead as a touring bike. That and the multiple hand positions of drop handlebars make it a good bike to ride 70 miles day after day. I should know I have ridden other bikes across the country 3 ½ times and have done over 40 week long rides. I would give it five stars except the only rack you can buy for it is so heavy it must be designed for some industrial application. Also, the bike absolutely needs a 50 tooth cassette as the bike's low gear is higher than some of the new Giant road bikes with compact double cranksets. One last thing is that unless they have changed it, the Di2 rear derailleur gets its power from the 500 Wh battery. I.E. if you try to ride the bike without it installed… it won't shift. SO if you are riding RAGBRAI, GOBA, or Michigan's Shoreline West the first thing you want to do at 3 PM is put up your tent & then charge your battery. Battery charging needs to be completed by 9 PM because that's when the campgrounds must turn off their portable generators. I was fortunate to buy one of the last Giant Revolt e+ bikes that didn't have Di2 so I have the freedom to ride my bike Downtown, to a historical site, to a Lake Michigan beach, etc without the battery installed.Bike1950

About 2 years ago, when I was 72, I started having trouble staying with my wife/kids/grandkids no matter how many rides I did and how hard I worked. Just an age thing I think. My son-in-law suggest I try an emountain bike. It hurt my pride a bit as I had been a pretty good biker for my age but I finally gave in. This decision has changed my life. My wife (three years younger than me) had been getting back to the car 10-15 minutes ahead of me while doing the same route. We are back riding together which is what we like most about mountain biking. Also, I can now keep up with my grandkids:) again. I usually only use level 2 as I really do want a workout but if I am falling behind I up it to 3 and can stay with them. I have only used level 5 a few times and to be honest it is unmanageable on technical routes. I am so happy to see that the controversy over using these bikes on all single track is moving in favour of using them. For those still opposed I would suggest they will change their minds as they enter their 70's and 80's and want to enjoy the trails with their kids/grandkids. Thanks to companies like Giant who have invested in developing these bikes. They are a wonderful addition to the mountain biking community.Old bald guy

I chose the Fastroad because of its looks and the SyncDrive Pro motor, which has 80nm of torque. The bike is noticeably lighter than the Explore E+ 2 or the Roam E+ 4 GTS, but the ride is very controlled and the beefy tires go a long way to providing additional comfort on bumpy terrain. I ride street and paved paths mostly, and this bike is very fast. I travel the same routes and realized this is the only ebike that I have owned where I never have to switch out of ECO mode, even to tackle hills. What you gain in power/torque, you lose in range. A full charge will get me between 50 and 60 miles. With the Explore E+ 2, the range is easily 80 to 85 per charge. This bike is an absolute blast to ride. I swapped out the stock tires for SCHWALBE Super Moto-X's, which are the best looking and performing tires I have ever ridden on. The bike feels as if it is stuck to the pavement. In addition, I also swapped out the stock grips for a pair of Ergon GP3's. The display is very clear, and provides great information. I am still not a fan of the Giant Ride Control app, and just prefer my Garmin devices. I just love this bike and hope to have it for a long time.Sefutau

So, I have had this bike for a few weeks now. It is a ton of fun to ride. I am a big guy 5'11' and 330 lbs. The frame and tires are very sturdy. The bike was very easy to finish the assembly out of the box. It may require some fine tuning to get the wheels properly centered and the derailleur working 100%. That stuff is pretty easy to do. The gear shift is a twist shift. So, if you have large hands like myself it can be a bit of an issue. My issue with the twist shift is that I felt like I couldn't really hold the right grip with my full hand without shifting the gears. I swapped it out for a thumb shifter, replaced the grips, and bought a gel seat. After those mods, it is quite comfortable to ride. The only complaint I have about the bike really is that it is free wheel, not a cassette. So, if you want to swap out the gears on the bike, the choices are somewhat limited unless you replace the rear wheel as well. Overall, it is a great bike for the money. I would highly recommend it.Mike

The bike is awesome, rides so smooth, I don't feel any bumps. And it looks so cool! The right pedal screwed onto the crank by hand with ease. The left side pedal threading, or the threading in the crank, was stripped. I was able to get it on, but it's crooked. So it might not last long. I need the left crank and pedal replaced. The gears switch easily, and are smooth. However, the lowest gear won't stay in gear, just continues to skip. Not a big deal for me, cause I love in Florida and there's no hills, so I won't need to be using the lowest gear. Overall, I'm super happy with the bike. I'm not impressed with Mongoose's QA, because there's been a lot of people complaining about the pedals stripping when attaching to the crank, and eventually breaking. Room for improvement there.Bryan

Not bad! I would give a 4 1/2 but ill stick with 5 than 4, I love fat bikes, especially when people ask me questions or comments about my bike but I gotta say sometimes it gets annoying and I think i’m the only one in my city who has a fat bike, you better lock this up good tho, get a bike alarm too and you’ll be good to go! But how it handles in the snow and dirt…AMAZING! I would reccomend this bike especially when you order from pick up, I hope it lasts me the whole winter, when I picked it up I had to adjust a few things but other than that, Great! The reason why i would rate 4 1/2 is because I’m kinda afraid that it’s gonna break, that’s why I’m gonna do whatever it takes to take care of it, The Brakes are fine, little scratchy but I’m gonna have to adjust that, try putting Alcohol wipes every month, Wash the bike if you can, it’ll be harder than the spring, Wheels are super big, I feel like it was bigger than my old fat tire, Derailuer seems like my Derailuer on my high quality bike, which is a good thing, I tested a few gears and its pretty smooth! I added a few things on my bike like some Bright Lights, rear basket, tailights, Bell, Bike alarm, and 3 locks, I’m gonna keep upgrading, Along with taking care of the bike, since it can be hard on bumps, I slow down during bumpy roads and railroad tracks so I don’t wreck the axle and the bering, I limit down the Shifting depending on the terrain or weather, light braking as well. So I so hope this bike can last long or at least as long as until winter, I sometimes hate when bikes are sensitive, but you get them fixed I suppose, I’m an everyday rider and I get my bikes fixed 24/7 because they ain’t worth anything. So hopefully this bike isn’t one of them! I would recommend this bike if you can take care of it, in some ways Mongoose has the worst bikes I’ll admit that, but in ways you can make it the best if you take care of it. Upgrade not only adding features but parts too if you want! Enjoy winter those of you who have the special Mongoose Dolomite’s!Radiator

I didn’t go for the cheapest option out there, so I was disappointed when I had a lot of issues with the bike that was delivered. After assembling it I took it to a bike shop to have it checked out, and I had to immediately take the chain guard off because the chain was catching. At the shop I was told they were surprised the bike left the warehouse in the condition it was. The crank shaft is loose, the shifting was messed up, and the front wheel is very not true. When I reached out about the problems Retrospect wasn’t very helpful. The shop said the front wheel should just be replaced. I also realized both wheels are not holding air for very long, so this is another item for me to get fixed on a very new bike. I am hoping a phantom screeching sound is from the crank shaft and will be fixed when that is tightened. The bike looks nice and it is not garbage, I’m just disappointed with how many problems I am having with it.Maxfield V.

Bike was advertised to fit a rider height of 5’2-5’5, I’m 5’3. But when the bike came it was huge, I couldn't even stand over it. No big deal right? There’s a 50 day return policy. But returning the bike was a nightmare, I had theres a $55 return fee, and a $185 restocking fee. The restocking fee only gets refunded if the bike is in pristine condition, so if you take the bike on a test drive and can’t get the asphalt stain out of the tires… good luck. I think I had to call customer service 3 times. I’m only giving a 3 star rating because they delete any reviews under 3 starts.Yuliza H.

Didn’t think I’d have to measure my inseam since the smallest size specified it would fit riders 5’2 to 5’5. Being in the middle of that height bracket, I didn’t think it would be an issue. I was wrong. Totally heartbroken that this bike is WAY too tall for me, seems like false advertisement… No returns since it was on sale. Super disappointed since I was so excited about this beautiful bicycle. It’s also much heavier than I was expecting. I guess I learned my lesson trying to buy a bicycle online.Lindsey

It's a great value if you can get if for less than $120. My friend has put over 250 miles on hers driving 10 miles to work on paved trails. We've added a rear rack and gel seat cover. Her handle bars always creaked a little bit when you lean on them, haven't figured out why yet. Her front brake rubs a little until you push it back to center. Her seat post has now rusted a little bit. These conditions could probably be easily fixed with basic tools or paying $8 for the extended protection. The Glen Burnie Walmart was nice enough to replace her inner tube and/or tire when she got a puncture the first week. She recommends you pick your bike up only on a day when one of their assemblers is in the store, in case there are any problems. When I went to pick up mine the first time the chain popped and the wheels were a little crooked. I tried another one and the handle bars went sideways causing me to crash on their patio. Be very careful test driving. Regardless of all the problems I've had with my bike order, I would still recommend the bike if you are on a tight budget. Can't recommend yet for any serious mountain biking. See youtube for that. If you have a little more money, get a bike with a quick release front wheel because it's a lot easier to get into a car trunk. Also look for disk breaks, they are much more resistant to water. Hybrid tires are faster for commuting on pavement. Otherwise this is a steal especially if you're in a area prone to bike theft, you'll only loose $100 vs 700. Avoid the Dobbin Rd Walmart for bikes.Chr1s

The instructions were simply unreadable. I actually feel the instructions were for the wrong bike. The handlebars were messed up too. Apparently Einstein thought it was a good idea to fold the break levers back, have the gear knob things be underneath the handles and have the buyer undo this mental disability with a allen wrench. Well guess what? I stripped the bolt. Now I have a broken level. The seat is horrendous. Nobody under 100 pounds can sit on this thing. Prove me wrong. They would've quickly realized that had they actually tested their stupid product. The seat is as hard as a rock. Simply unusable.Yuno

This can actually be a really great bike and its super cheap. Everything MUST be properly tightened and adjusted before riding this bike though. I did some cheap moderate upgrades, such as a seat, grips and pedals to make the bike more comfortable and rideable. I tightened EVERYTHING very well and dialed in the shifting. I have been riding it for a month on mountain bike trails. Including rock and root covered technical downhill trails going pretty fast. The bike has held up extremely well, believe it or not. The fork of course doesnt work great, but I am still impressed with the bike. I have even jumped the bike. As long as everything is properly tightened, its great! The only issues with the bike are chain slap, the junky fork, it is not confidence inspiring at all, and the geometry sucks for trails. For the price though, it can really handle being ridden hard. This bike is definitely not meant for what I use it for, it is meant more for riding on the street or light gravel trails. It can handle a little bit more rough terrain though for sure with the right out of box setup and a good rider. Great bike for the price!Justus

Excellent bike. Very smooth riding with a comfortable riding position. Quality parts from Shimano make for fast shifts with good gear range. I ride primary for aerobic exercise and find the bike gives me a great workout while providing a smooth, solid ride. I assembled it myself but needed to have a bike shop to fine tune the front disc brake and true the front wheel in order for the front wheel to spin freely. (Although the bike comes with all the necessary assembly tools (hex wrenches and pedal wrench), the included assembly instructions are not very good w respect to the front wheel / disc brake assembly). But as it turns out Vilano explains that you need to have a bike shop check the assembly in order for the warranty to be valid … not something I knew going in, but the bike shop’s assembly review and front wheel / disc brake tuning ($80) gives me added peace of mind. I should add that Vilano customer service is outstanding. Their toll free phone automated attendant menu could do for a few more option selections to make things more intuitive, but once you get through to the staff they is great. They give you the sense that they are genuinely interested in helping you solve whatever problem you’ have. They listen well, seem to be very knowledgeable about the product and follow up as promised. Overall I’m very pleased with the bike … smooth and solid with good quality parts. Would I recommend and buy again – Yes!Michael L.

We ordered this bike for our teenage son. We added the Pro Build, since we don’t have any close bike shops and we knew he would ride it right away. The bike came on time and packaged neatly. Our son put it together in about 15 minutes and took it out for a ride. So nice that it worked perfectly! Totally worth the slight up charge. The bike looks and feels great for the price point; matte finish, lightweight frame, responsive components. Our kiddo is very happy!James K.

I researched bikes in order to find a hybrid bike that delivered more road performance than trail, at a reasonable cost. This one fit the bill and I believe is a clear winner in the price range $300. It does take a while to set up, and you should understand bikes or bring it to a shop to handle that for you. I understand bikes and I still became tripped up on the front derailleur, and it took me a couple days of working on it and reviewing video to first see where I messed up in attempting to fine tune it and then figuring out where to set it back to where it originally was set and then fine tuning it from that point again once I realized that's all it needed. The back derailleur and the disc brakes also needed adjustment and I did fine on them though but again, you need to understand bikes and also to comprehend videos on the subject matter. Took the bike for my first ride recently, so this is a maiden voyage review of approximately 7 to 8 miles on steep hills. It performs admirably on hills, where the 24 gears are a must! The bike is a performer for the price! Tires felt strong, frame is solid, disc brakes are great. The seat may need to be changed out for comfort, however, they are cheap enough and for the price of the bike, should not be considered a deterrent. It is better to NOT have a front shock for more road use, as that absorbs energy going up steep hills and that's what I needed this for. Had the bike pushing 40 m.p.h. or over and was very stable. Be sure to check the wheel hub and brakes prior to doing that though. Five stars for the quality on price point and the outlet shipped it fast and delivery time is reasonable. Remember, assembly IS required. The bike is solid but will need some adjustment once assembled though, so your call on how you do it, yourself or professionally, as it can be quite frustrating. If you were worried about quality, don't, it will get the job done for leisure to intermediate riding endeavors I believe based on my first take. I will update this if I have any major issues.Alphonse I.

So, I have had this bike for a few weeks now. It is a ton of fun to ride. I am a big guy 5'11' and 330 lbs. The frame and tires are very sturdy. The bike was very easy to finish the assembly out of the box. It may require some fine tuning to get the wheels properly centered and the derailleur working 100%. That stuff is pretty easy to do. The gear shift is a twist shift. So, if you have large hands like myself it can be a bit of an issue. My issue with the twist shift is that I felt like I couldn't really hold the right grip with my full hand without shifting the gears. I swapped it out for a thumb shifter, replaced the grips, and bought a gel seat. After those mods, it is quite comfortable to ride. The only complaint I have about the bike really is that it is free wheel, not a cassette. So, if you want to swap out the gears on the bike, the choices are somewhat limited unless you replace the rear wheel as well. Overall, it is a great bike for the money. I would highly recommend it.Mike

The bike is awesome, rides so smooth, I don't feel any bumps. And it looks so cool! The right pedal screwed onto the crank by hand with ease. The left side pedal threading, or the threading in the crank, was stripped. I was able to get it on, but it's crooked. So it might not last long. I need the left crank and pedal replaced. The gears switch easily, and are smooth. However, the lowest gear won't stay in gear, just continues to skip. Not a big deal for me, cause I love in Florida and there's no hills, so I won't need to be using the lowest gear. Overall, I'm super happy with the bike. I'm not impressed with Mongoose's QA, because there's been a lot of people complaining about the pedals stripping when attaching to the crank, and eventually breaking. Room for improvement there.Bryan

Not bad! I would give a 4 1/2 but ill stick with 5 than 4, I love fat bikes, especially when people ask me questions or comments about my bike but I gotta say sometimes it gets annoying and I think i’m the only one in my city who has a fat bike, you better lock this up good tho, get a bike alarm too and you’ll be good to go! But how it handles in the snow and dirt…AMAZING! I would reccomend this bike especially when you order from pick up, I hope it lasts me the whole winter, when I picked it up I had to adjust a few things but other than that, Great! The reason why i would rate 4 1/2 is because I’m kinda afraid that it’s gonna break, that’s why I’m gonna do whatever it takes to take care of it, The Brakes are fine, little scratchy but I’m gonna have to adjust that, try putting Alcohol wipes every month, Wash the bike if you can, it’ll be harder than the spring, Wheels are super big, I feel like it was bigger than my old fat tire, Derailuer seems like my Derailuer on my high quality bike, which is a good thing, I tested a few gears and its pretty smooth! I added a few things on my bike like some Bright Lights, rear basket, tailights, Bell, Bike alarm, and 3 locks, I’m gonna keep upgrading, Along with taking care of the bike, since it can be hard on bumps, I slow down during bumpy roads and railroad tracks so I don’t wreck the axle and the bering, I limit down the Shifting depending on the terrain or weather, light braking as well. So I so hope this bike can last long or at least as long as until winter, I sometimes hate when bikes are sensitive, but you get them fixed I suppose, I’m an everyday rider and I get my bikes fixed 24/7 because they ain’t worth anything. So hopefully this bike isn’t one of them! I would recommend this bike if you can take care of it, in some ways Mongoose has the worst bikes I’ll admit that, but in ways you can make it the best if you take care of it. Upgrade not only adding features but parts too if you want! Enjoy winter those of you who have the special Mongoose Dolomite’s!Radiator

This is great bike for riding around the neighborhood. I received it as promised. I had to assemble it which took a little over an hour and was not difficult. After assembly, I took it for a spin. A few minor adjustments later (seat height, handlebar placement), I was able to ride around my neighborhood in comfort. I can easily recommend this bike to anyone looking for a nice bike at a reasonable price.Craig

After seeing the fun I was having with my Schwinn Discover, my husband wanted a bike of his own. I searched the internet, finding ojcommerce having the Schwinn Discover for Men. I expected delivery given estimate 2 wks from my order date, however a couple days later notification was received that the bike would be at my door in 1 wk time. It was a nice surprise. We put it together, watching a Schwinn video with no challenges. We look forward to enjoying couple rides together.Pam

Bought this bike for my father-in-law and unfortunately he's no longer with us. This bike sales brand new for $340 we're willing to part with it for 140.00. Other than it's been ridden maybe four times it is a brand new bike no scratches no Dents & Dings perfect bicycle also perfect Father's Day gift. Thanks for looking and good lucksimplyjld

Shipping was rough on the packaging. There could be more protection around the derailer area. That said the bike arrived in great shape. Just got it back from the shop and it's a sweet ride. Easy order process and Oh look the price dropped over 100 bucks today. Awesome. I still love the bike and will order from The House again for sure.William

I bought this bike and had it assembled at Walmart for free…which was a great perk. The bike is of good quality and is a good ride. Well, save for just one thing…the bike seat. The seat is either too small or not ergonomically sound. After riding a few laps around a local bike trail my rear end was hurting something fierce. But that's my only complaint. It's probably just sound to buy another bike seat that fits me better.Sandy

My daughter fell in love with this bike instantly. She loves how beachy it looks, considering she's always at the beach.Alfonso29166

The cutest bike that ever was. The olive green color is awesome. It's great for quick rides around town and I love the step through design (skirts and heels to dinner are doable!). My boyfriend assembled the bike for me and said it was fairly easy to put together. The metal chain cover arrived bent causing the chain to catch on it. We had to bend and pound the metal piece to fit. Overall the bike is best in my opinion for flat commutes. If I lived somewhere with more hills I'd be bummed because first gear is sometimes not low enough for steeper roads (which compared to other places I've lived are still pretty mellow considering) and I'm not sure the 8 speed would fix that issue. I'm also 5'5" and find the handle bars a tad too far away from the seat, by about an inch. My body position is in this awkward not-leaning-forward-not-sitting upright position, which gets a bit annoying after awhile. That said, for a price tag of under $500 including tax and shipping, I can't complain. It's great for what I wanted and I get compliments everywhere I go 'cause it's cute af.Brittany D.

A very solid bike for the price point. Is it trying to do anything fancy? No, but it is a great option for someone looking to get from A to B without breaking the bank. When I was researching this as a gift for my girlfriend, I noticed a few complaints about the weight and the build quality. To those points, I would say the following: Weight: overall, the bike is not super light, so it can be a little unwieldy when trying to load it into a vehicle. That said, it is not too heavy, and rides fairly smoothly. The bigger factor is how the weight is distributed across the bike (center of gravity, in essence). Most of the weight feels like it sits between the rider and the rear wheel, with the front feeling very light in comparison. This is not an issue in any way, but it does create a bit of a learning curve for cornering, as well as for stopping on down-slopes. Just be aware that it will take some getting used to. Build quality: lined up with what I would expect for the price point. The frame and primary components seem solid, and while some of the smaller nuts and bolts for things like the fenders are a little on the soft side, they didn't present any issue for me on install. As a side note, I did the initial assembly of the bike upon receipt just to make sure nothing was missing or obviously damaged, but I took it to a shop for final alignment, tightening, and tuning setup. There were no issues to be found, and it was pretty intuitive to assemble, to the point where I almost didn't need the instructions. What I will say is that the brakes needed significant adjustment out of the box, which is part of the reason I entrusted the initial setup to professionals. My GF and I have ridden the bike several times now on variable length trips (1 mile – 20 miles), and the bike performed reasonably well for all use cases. The seat did get a touch uncomfortable toward the end of the 20 mile trip, but not to the point of being unbearable (I should also mention that this is coming from the stance of someone who is not used to sitting on bike seats for any length of time). It rides and shifts well through the midrange gears, but gets a bit noisy in the lowest gear, and the highest gear is feels like it really only wants to be used when going down a pretty steep hill to try to build speed. The weight in the tail is also very noticeable when climbing steep grades, encouraging the rider to lean forward more than usual, but not to an uncomfortable degree. Overall, this is a very usable and well priced bike. It isn't perfect, but it exceeded my expectations. I have not had it long enough to comment on long term reliability/ serviceability. P.S. I would strongly consider upgrading the brakes if planning to use this bike in hilly environments or as a daily rider, just for a bit of extra stopping power and response. The rear brakes in particular can feel a bit soft, especially when traveling with loads such as groceries.Colin R.

Firstly, the parcel was sent in the thinnest, least-protective box imaginable. I've gotten Amazon boxes of cotton balls more fortified. It was also shipped via FedEx Home Delivery, which means it was subject to a contractor's whims and handled roughly. It not only came late, but the box had several large holes and I'm pretty sure some of the hardware fell out in the process because it was missing two bolts. The derailleur hanger was bent upon receipt as a result of banging around for days and days in transit. Now I have to spend additional money and time having it repaired. They quoted us $100. Retrospec did refund just under that, so they did make it right in that regard, but it's now been two weeks and I haven't gotten to ride my bicycle once. I can't review the actual bike yet, but I wanted to call out the shoddy box and the choice to use FedEx instead of UPS, which is consistently better for packages like this. Just a bit of extra padding, especially for models with a delicate derailleur, and I would have been singing its praises and having fun on my vacation instead of feeling sad every time I see someone else enjoying a bike. That said, the color is beautiful. The saddle and grips are rather cheap-looking, but those can be replaced.Jessica M.

Hi I m David King and my bike is so great its explosive on the road and on trails I love my bike so much im taking it on a dirt road also bye 🙂Dayday

I was surprised at how good the quality of this bike, specially for the price. The parts and the build is very good. So far no issues with the bike after riding it every day for two weeks. It feels like my old Jamis road bike except the bar is straight and the bike is meant for comfort but also does have the speed if you need to. If you are looking for a daily bike for your daily commute or maybe fitness, this bike is worth checking.MSG21

I have broken multiple personal bests for distance traveled after I began riding this bike. It has taken me to many places with ease and the posture I maintain on this well-designed bike makes every ride relaxing. The gears are very smooth and the wheels give me a great feel for the road. The suspension is top class and the powder-coated frame still looks like new after my rides through all kinds of weather.Camryn Brown

Jetson presents a very nicely packaged product that upon inspection is built with quality parts and craftsmanship. The bolt electric bike is everything it claims to be, but in my case not quite everything i hoped it could be. This is not in any way a negative reflection on the Bike, i just had unreasonable expectations that this bike would handle all of my 240lbs. The bike was unboxed and put together with tires aired up in 15 minutes, we placed it on the charger over night. In the morning i put it to the test that i was hoping it would exceed or meet my expectations, i have a commute to my office this is about a mile , long enough i don't want to walk, short enough it's a hassle to load into a car and drive, and just right for an alternative commuting option. I got myself familiar with the controls on the handle bars, i had forgotten it was equipped with cruise control, a very nice touch for the longer excursions that are going to be uninterrupted by intersections and other traffic, and got underway on my commute, my travel into the office began nicely and was everything i hoped it would be, 15 mph is a comfortable pace, there were times i wished it had a little more speed, but i think it's wise given the short wheel base and the physics at play to keep it limited to this speed. I successfully navigated the first half of the commute that was down neighborhood asphalt streets with very light traffic, I waited at the intersection traffic light for the crosswalk to allow me to cross the more heavily travelled four lane road, and got on my way down a commuter sidewalk, as i came up behind an older woman walking she had no idea i was quickly approaching, i thought it best to let her know of my presence before i blew past her on my silent ride, without shouting i said, "on your left" but despite my attempts not to startle, because this bike is so silent my voice coming from seemingly nowhere still made her jump, i understand the necessity of the bell attached to the handle bars. I needed to know offroad capabilities of this bike because my commute is considerably short if i cut through a vacant lot, I immediately found out this was not ideal for the bike and even grassy fields give it some trouble. I arrived at work with no further incident and felt quite positive about the bike. The return commute was what did the bike in for me, although slight there is an incline on the way home and this combined with my weight made the bike almost crawl on the way home.robw8s1

The Bolt Electric Bike came in well packaged and it was fast to assemble to get it ready. The battery had some charge but I charged it anyway, just so you know, the instructions clearly say not to charge it overnight since it might take about five hours to fully charge it. We took turns to ride it around and getting familiar with it prior to downloading the app. But if you do have smaller kids, should download the app to set a top speed, you can customize it to five or six to get familiar with it. The bike can handle up to 250 pounds so just keep in mind the heavier the person the less range the battery will have. The lighter the person the faster it picks up too. I do like that it does have a cruise control, so you do not have to keep holding the throttle all the time. Another thing I like is the battery indicator from one light to all, each light indicates how well the battery is charged. The bike does fit in my SUV easy by folding the handle bar. The bike weights about 40 lbs so it is not hard to lift and carry around. The bike has a front and back light for visibility and they work great. Overall I like how the bike looks and feels, best of all of good value. I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.AngelM33

This is a great product for kids and teens. I am 200 lbs and it struggled to get me up a very slight incline. I don’t think it would move with 250 lbs on any incline. It would not get me or my kids up our driveway which is a more aggressive incline. There are definitely streets and sidewalks this bike will not travel up. Most of them it will but some slower than others. I was going just fast enough to not have to put my feet down to catch myself on a slight incline. My kids 13 & 14 years old had no problem. The bike doesn’t go that fast, we have a scooter that goes faster but it does get you from point A to point B. My kids love it and it’s size is more suitable for children. There are no peddles so even on the steeper inclines you can not assist nor peddle if the battery dies, your stuck walking. It is easy to charge and is light weight and compact. Travel to the beach or other places is very easy with the size and the handle bars coming loose to fit inside your vehicle. It will fit inside a cars trunk easily. It’s great for children but not adults or heavier children. I would purchase another one for my other child. It will be great for them to go to the neighborhood pool and to take to the beach for them to travel the campgrounds. Overall happy with the purchase.JDP1982

I bought this bike for road treks and I have been happy. There are two sets of hand brakes, so you can comfortably ride low or high and be able to break. It shifts easily and is great going up hill. It is a sturdy bike and lightweight.Bkdavis89

It’s fast it’s amazing, love the change in the gears. It’s like a mountain bike, I use it to go hiking. Rt now I’m using it every morning it’s amazing love it.sana.k

This is a pretty good bike for the most part. It is really for a casual bike rider not so much a long distance rider. It's a bit heavy for long distance but seems to be pretty good quality with the exception of the tires. I think we'll probably replace them with some good quality ones since my husband does ride quite a bit. He generally rides somewhat long distances (more than 10-15 miles) but because he's risen professionally, he can handle the weight at least semi regularly. Thank you Influenster!heather.h

Poorly made and once you buy it, unless you dont ride it, you cant return it. No service in store. No help if there is a problem and this bike has a s ton of problems. The throttle only works when you are pedaling since day 2. The brakes do not stay adjusted. The seat post is awful to adjust to various heights and is the epitome of the poor quality of this bike top to bottom. Removing the front wheel to travel and re attach is most junky. Just poorly made and not worth the low price for this bikeBad bike owner

WOW WOW WOW – I have always dreamed of owning an electric bike. This Schwinn bike does everything. You can peddle or not peddle. It has a smooth ride even when on bumpy roads. I am so impressed with this machine. It charges up quickly and stays charged for long periods. The size of it is good for me being 5ft 6inches and for my husband that is 6ft 1inches. We can both ride it. My husband weighs 215lbs and it rides just as smoothly as it does with me on it weighing 170lbs. It took about an hour to put together by the both of us. Totally worth every tightening of screw. It had some charge to it ready when we assembled but we put on charger for about an hour and it was roaring to go. I am just in love with this bike. It is everything. The white is so sleek too. You can NOT go wrong with getting this well oiled machine for your home.kitkat30

I bought this bike about 7 weeks ago. I can't tell you how much I love this bike. I am 65 and just getting back into biking. This bike makes it easy to explore new places without the worry of getting to tired to make it back home. I ride 4 days a week around 20 miles a day. I feel great. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants to get out and go. Great price to.Charlie728