Best Mountain Bike For Beginners (2025 Update)

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

We got this bike for my wife who is 5'-3" and it fits her perfectly. She tried a 26" bike and it felt just to big. The seat post is about 12" and with about 9" from the seat to the minimum insertion point. Somewhere in between my wife can seat on the seat and stand on her tiptoes. This is the height she needs to comfortably bend and straighten her legs to pedal efficiently. For her the frame is perfectly sized, there are no issues with the pedals hitting the ground or the front wheel hitting your foot when turning. My wife just (re)learned riding a bike a couple of months ago and before that she was not a person who was eager to (regular) exercise. Now, she enjoys riding her bike most days, to our son's school, and she also rides along for my 2 (sometimes 3) mile runs. We also do longer rides (5 to 7 miles) during the weekend. We added a cargo frame and attached a milk crate with zip ties to make it more practical. We can carry quite a few groceries like this. This is also a good place to keep her helmet, gloves and lock. Although he was quite satisfied with the bike from day 1, we eventually had to change the seat to a wider and more cushioned seat shaped for women and also changed the handle bar grips to some that are more ergonomic. This bike is a great value (for about $200), it is amazing that Walmart can sell them at this price. but I guess that they make it up when you consider we also picked up a helmet, bell, grips, seat, extra tube, repair kits with multi tool, water cage and under seat (tool) bag. All in all, this bike has injected a fun activity to my wife's day.Roberto

I’m a weekender, casual rider but mostly using this for physical therapy, post surgery. I spoke to the Walmart employee who assembles the bikes. Very nice person, but he said he spends about 20 minutes assembling and adjusting. It showed. Brakes weren’t to bad and were even better once I tightened all the disc bolts. Front derailleur needed complete adjustment and the rear was only slightly better. Unfortunately, after a 1 mile ride, the rear gears are slipping and will need another adjustment. The shifters work, but aren’t built to last. Cheap plastic. They were the same as the AL Comp $298 and another Schwinn at $350. Once adjusted, they work well, but then again, I’m coming from twist shifters. The brakes are low end. Normal dIsc brakes apply pressure to both sides to slow you down. These press on 1 side and flex the disc into the other pad. Still better than my old rim brakes. Seat doesn’t seem to bad. Will probably still replace it with memory/gel. I’m not going on long treks, 6-10 miles in 1-1.5 hours a few times a week as physical therapy. This bike is HEAVY! 42lbs is a lot. About the same as my MTB from 30 years ago. Fine for me, but might be to much for others. I definitely wouldn’t recommend you take this on any heavy trails. Front fork and plastic pedals would probably crumble. This is a good weekender bike for those looking to get active. It definitely needs adjustments. Don’t even think about taking it off the floor and for a ride without it. I’ll have to write more once I actually have some more saddle time.JM

Make sure you buy this bike assembled at Walmart. If you have to assemble it yourself, it is a tremendous amount of work. Brakes and both front and rear gearing requires a great deal of adjustment. Manual is very good on how to do the assembly and adjustments. Had to return first bike, the front fork was bent and could not be used. Seat is very narrow and will probably need to be replaced with a wider seat. Once bike is assembled and adjusted, it works very well. Shifting is smooth and reliable. But, it is impossible to use all 21 speeds, as the chain bend is too much for certain combinations and is not recommended. All in all, it is a good looking bike and rides smoothly.Gerald

We got this bike for my wife who is 5'-3" and it fits her perfectly. She tried a 26" bike and it felt just to big. The seat post is about 12" and with about 9" from the seat to the minimum insertion point. Somewhere in between my wife can seat on the seat and stand on her tiptoes. This is the height she needs to comfortably bend and straighten her legs to pedal efficiently. For her the frame is perfectly sized, there are no issues with the pedals hitting the ground or the front wheel hitting your foot when turning. My wife just (re)learned riding a bike a couple of months ago and before that she was not a person who was eager to (regular) exercise. Now, she enjoys riding her bike most days, to our son's school, and she also rides along for my 2 (sometimes 3) mile runs. We also do longer rides (5 to 7 miles) during the weekend. We added a cargo frame and attached a milk crate with zip ties to make it more practical. We can carry quite a few groceries like this. This is also a good place to keep her helmet, gloves and lock. Although he was quite satisfied with the bike from day 1, we eventually had to change the seat to a wider and more cushioned seat shaped for women and also changed the handle bar grips to some that are more ergonomic. This bike is a great value (for about $200), it is amazing that Walmart can sell them at this price. but I guess that they make it up when you consider we also picked up a helmet, bell, grips, seat, extra tube, repair kits with multi tool, water cage and under seat (tool) bag. All in all, this bike has injected a fun activity to my wife's day.Roberto

I’m a weekender, casual rider but mostly using this for physical therapy, post surgery. I spoke to the Walmart employee who assembles the bikes. Very nice person, but he said he spends about 20 minutes assembling and adjusting. It showed. Brakes weren’t to bad and were even better once I tightened all the disc bolts. Front derailleur needed complete adjustment and the rear was only slightly better. Unfortunately, after a 1 mile ride, the rear gears are slipping and will need another adjustment. The shifters work, but aren’t built to last. Cheap plastic. They were the same as the AL Comp $298 and another Schwinn at $350. Once adjusted, they work well, but then again, I’m coming from twist shifters. The brakes are low end. Normal dIsc brakes apply pressure to both sides to slow you down. These press on 1 side and flex the disc into the other pad. Still better than my old rim brakes. Seat doesn’t seem to bad. Will probably still replace it with memory/gel. I’m not going on long treks, 6-10 miles in 1-1.5 hours a few times a week as physical therapy. This bike is HEAVY! 42lbs is a lot. About the same as my MTB from 30 years ago. Fine for me, but might be to much for others. I definitely wouldn’t recommend you take this on any heavy trails. Front fork and plastic pedals would probably crumble. This is a good weekender bike for those looking to get active. It definitely needs adjustments. Don’t even think about taking it off the floor and for a ride without it. I’ll have to write more once I actually have some more saddle time.JM

Make sure you buy this bike assembled at Walmart. If you have to assemble it yourself, it is a tremendous amount of work. Brakes and both front and rear gearing requires a great deal of adjustment. Manual is very good on how to do the assembly and adjustments. Had to return first bike, the front fork was bent and could not be used. Seat is very narrow and will probably need to be replaced with a wider seat. Once bike is assembled and adjusted, it works very well. Shifting is smooth and reliable. But, it is impossible to use all 21 speeds, as the chain bend is too much for certain combinations and is not recommended. All in all, it is a good looking bike and rides smoothly.Gerald

I am a Male and I intend on sharing this bike with my daughter. I am 5’7.5” and my daughter is 5’3” and the size is just right for both of us. I bought it in a local Walmart. I was lucky enough that they have a few units in stock and that I was able to test ride it. I was really impressed and it exceeded my expectations. This is a great starter bike. For the price, of $198, it is a great deal. The bike is sturdy, even if made of steel and not aluminum, it is not too heavy. The shifters and brake levers used are not shimano but are good and sturdy enough and crisp. The front derailleur used is also not branded but is good enough in shifting the chain without problems. The rear derailleur used is Shimano Tourney and it gives a smooth shift into the gears. The front brake has a mechanical disc brake and the rear has a V-type brake. The brakes are crisp and nice, but the rear brakes are squeaking everytime I apply it (might just need a little bit of adjustment, nothing biggie). I rode it in cement and asphalt surfaces and the ride is really smooth. I can’t attest to off-road riding though, I haven’t tried it. The seat is comfortable, and the handle bars are placed in good neutral and leisure driving position. Over-all the bike is really good, I love it!Banono

I bought this for my wife. Note that this model of the Sidewinder has an aluminum frame with a threadless headset; the older model was a steel frame and quill headset. You won't find many aluminum frame bikes for a buck and a half. This bike weighed 31.6 lbs on my scale fully assembled; pretty good for a basic bike. The components are otherwise basic but functional. A basic Shimano Tourney rear derailleur provides index or "click" shifting from a twist grip. The front derailleur is not labeled and is a "friction" or linear shifter, meaning it does not "click" into gear but you have to move the derailleur guide the appropriate amount with the twist shifter on the grip. But they are functional and work well. Front fork is a no name basic spring with maybe 2" of travel. There is no preload adjustment. The seat was a little firm for my wife's taste; I exchanged it with a more padded one. Brakes are linear pull brakes. The tires are unlabeled. They are 2 x 2.5 with a modest knobby pattern. Suitable for all around use including casual off road, though if your primary riding is on the street you might want to opt for more narrow tires with a solid center bead. Rims are reported to be alloy and look like they may be double walled, but there is no label indicating it. Spokes are black, probably steel. The bike comes with a kickstand. I was disappointed to find there were no quick release mechanisms for either the front or rear wheels. One of the answers to a question for the black frame with pink fork version of this bike erroneously indicated there were quick release wheels. I ordered this bike on-line and assembled it myself. It's not difficult but I am experienced working on bikes. The instructions that came with it were clear and complete. The wheels were true. The brakes and front derailleur needed adjustment. If you are not handy with tools you might want to have a bike shop adjust it for you. Overall, a good basic aluminum bike for the price I paid. It is suitable for casual street and off-road use. It is noticeable lighter than the same sized steel frame bike my wife had. My wife likes it and says it rides well, and she likes the lighter weight. It's a pretty good bet for a bike in this price range.Iriemon

Unbelievable! Good thing we started with the front wheel. The front fork was welded on wrong. It is twisted. You cannot even put the wheel in. It was just unbelievable that Schwinn would make such a careless and obvious mistakes. I didn't even read the 1-star reviews, but now I see that there are many reviews with the same issue. Plus, when I tried to return the product that I bought online. It said that it is not returnable. But the return policy for the bike said that it can be returned within 90 days of purchase and that it "can be" returned to the store. I will try returning to the store, but I shouldn't have to. Return policy on the description page also said, "Most items soldUnsatisfied

Since we were not able to have help yet to move the Bike box once delivered, we have to wait for help to come unpack and to help put it together. Ergo… do not have any pictures yet of it, other than what we saw advertised in the last few months. We had planned to buy a bike, so that after both our surgeries, knee and spine respectively, it would get us outside in the fresh air, and get that much needed exercise after covid and a rougher winter than normal. Both my husband and I had gone to a few bike shops and really studied and tried a few to see the differences. We couldn't go on a mile long trek with them, because we were bound to stay in the parking lots, but even in those "test drives" we could see the differences. This Havoc men's mountain bike we thought was a real stand out. The ruggedness of the tires would withstand some of the hazardous roads and pathways we have run into overtime. It would handle well, without the fear of those periodic punctures we used to get on one or 2 of our older model bikes. It was really slick looking when we checked out the black one and noticed with all the 21 changeable gears it would be far easier to ride than most. The seat was much better on this model, it had more cushioning! I could get over the men's bar without too much trouble, since we were testing out men's bikes first. I thought it was not too high as some are for me, not being very tall. One thing we were happy to hear was that it was not too difficult to put together. I'd say by the size of the box, it maybe not as dismantled like others we have bought over the years, when our daughter was young. We wondered how they fit some in these boxes that were a lot smaller. That was usually a sign, yes it may be easier to fit in the trunk of a car, but those bikes also took quite a bit of time to put together!ojmn

It took me a couple days to open the box when it came, because the last one I assembled was an expensive nightmare. No worries with this Havoc bike. In under an hour I had it together, despite having my guys around. You'll need: snips, a knife, a screwdriver, and a handy sized adjustable wrench. It comes carefully protected, so getting the wrappings off took about the most time. No complaints about that, because no bent rims or popped spokes like last time. The front wheel went on easy, then the handlebars, the seat, the pedals. [Check to see which is left and right.] I'll probably find a wider seat for my wider seat and 270 pounds. But among us, we range from 5'3.5" to 6'2" and all of us can pedal without problems. All that's left is to get a rechargeable headband light for it rather than mess with attachments, since I usually ride with a backpack anyway for my bike lock, water bottle, and phone. It's a good looking, sturdy little bike, but I wouldn't risk jumping off a height with it. It's too nice for that, with the fattest, toughest tires I've ever had, which nevertheless feel very nimble on the beach here and in our pine woods with their roots, rocks, and outcroppings; you've got good suspension that helps you keep control. No problem with hills, either: You can twist the steering handles through all 21 gears real smooth, better than my old 3-speed's lever. I feel good about choosing this bike. Now it's just figuring out if I'm the one who gets to keep it. [Their mom has her eye on it, too.]Kelson

1st off let me say FedX was a little rough on the box and delivered this to me late. Once I received it I moved it to my work space to assemble it. The box was borderline heavy to move. It unpacked easy And I didn't notice any damage. Once out of the box I started by taking off all the little protector wrappings and cutting the zip-ties. 1st off I started by getting the front wheel in place. The instructions said to remove a front brake pad if it didn't clear. This was easy enough to do and referred to the instructions to complete this part of the assembly. After the wheel was on and the nuts tightened down I notice that the other brake pad was crooked. The bracket that hold the pad was slightly bent. Was it caused by the factory or shipping I can't say but I was able to straighten it back to the right position. The rest of the bike went together easily enough. I put 50 lbs in the tires and it was ready to test out. The Shimano derailleurs seemed to shift OK. I was able to hit all the gears. The handgrip shifter felt fine. The low gears are amazingly low and would go up any slope. The tall gears gave me sufficient street speed. I'm not a big fan of the seat, it seemed a little hard and I will probably replace it. I was able to adjust the seat height to my 5' 10" frame, same with the handle bar adjustment. I'm not a big offroad biker so I can't say how this bike would hold up. I plan to use it as a RV bike for campgrounds and streets. Its perfect for that and it looks way cool.tailu66

I'm just an intermediate rider, so this is the perfect bike for me. 9 speeds on the back sprocket simplifies shifting for me. only one shifter to worry about. I didn't like the straight handlebars so I swapped it off for a Noirette Seagull that rises slightly and angles the handlebars back at a nice angle so my hands are at a more comfortable angle and I don't have to reach out and lean over so far. The brake and shifter cables were at the right length didn't require any adjustments. The disk brakes are a thousand times better than my old bike had, and the full suspension pistons are also a thousand times better so I can go faster down a bumpy trail and still feel like I have a smoother control of the bike with brakes that slow me down with just a little bit of pressure on the brake levers..Chris

Great bike! Delivered when promised and assembly went smooth. I did have to get my local bike shop to fine tune my gears, but after that all went great. This is my first full suspension bike and I am really enjoying riding the trails.Michael W.

As someone who is getting older and needs to find a way to exercise more, I tried going to the gym and hated it. I have always loved being outside, so I decided to buy myself a Mtn. Bike. I am glad I did. I have been out riding and, after some initial soreness, enjoy being able to get out and ride the trails again.John W.

My OLD hardtail finally kicked the bucket and I'm broke, so I picked this up just to get back on trails. I was planning on getting something more robust in the future, but I'm really digging this Trail 5. I've never ridden on 29" wheels and was a bit leary, but they actually are very nimble. They clear everything, too. A lot less skittish than 26" and TONS of traction. The AdventX 10 speed drive train is actually really nice. I'm riding singletrack in Colorado and frequently use all the gears s the range is perfect. They're quiet and quick. The clutch keeps the derailleur & chain from bangin' around. No complaints. I haven't hit a point yet where the lowest granny gear wasn't enough to get me up the trail but I haven't tackled anything hard core. I don't think this bike was built for that. Not with the Suntour XCM at least. My main beef is this shock fork. It's a pogo stick! If you're thinking of doing some singletrack, get ready for an interesting ride. The XCM can't keep up. I'm already shopping for an upgraded fork. It's fine for a smooth gravel trail or dirt road though. Overall very confidence inspiring. It's a very fun ride for the casual biker. And I LOVE the color! Totally worth it.IH8Speedbumps

I bought this bike 3 months ago and it’s a awesome bike for the price! I ride this bike hard and it holds up good. Upgraded to tubeless tires and rims and some Chester pedals with ergon grips and this bike is amazing. The fork is great you just have to tune it a bit to get the most of it. But when you do, your going to feel like 100mm of travel is perfect. I find myself ride this bike more then my 130mm travel bike. Also the 2x drivetrain is great. At first glance I thought that I was going to have a hard time with it but I was wrong. I had no chain drop and the gear ratio is great for the climbing I do. And yes 1x Drivetrain would be better but you really don’t need it you can use a old inertube as a chain stay protector. This bike is perfect. Yes you are limited to fork options. But there is still a lot of good forks in the market like a suntor 120mm air fork. But if your in a budget like I am. The 100mm fork is perfect. Also I just love hardtails.Brayan

Took the bicycle right back for tuning and REI said something bent during shipping and fixed it so the gears shift flawlessly through all 10 gears. Gear range is huge from normal top and to extremely low, the spacing is perfect. Replaced the pedals with Shimano metal flat pedals. Replaced the seat with WTB SL8. Ride this bike every clear day at lunch for at least 5 miles. Riding is fast and a total pleasure, what a wonderful machine.Gary

It's a Large frame 29 inch tires, relatively wide tires. I use it for trails and typical mountain biking stuff. Great bike on and off road rolling over branches and all kinds of debris. I'm only 5'7 and I can ride this bike easily no issues. I was hesitant to buy it because of the advertised 6'0 height recommendation. I reach the bars comfortably then again I keep the seat post at its lowest position though. Disc brakes are fairly good for what they are. I ride normal and even some steep grades I've gone down. Assembly was easy, package was undamaged and for $228 price that was a great deal for a tall good mountain bike.MrE

Got mine a week ago that was basically half the nearly $500 price that they were initially being sold for.

The bike came quickly, in 2 days. It was well-packed. I have quite a bit of experience working on bikes so assembling it was a breeze. Important! Use caution unpacking the handlebars. On mine I had to remove the fork to get the cables routed correctly, if you do that do it carefully and see that the lower headset bearings remain in place on the fork crown, since I saw a few commenters had issues with this.

The derailleur came pre-adjusted but I noticed the chain they provide is a bit short for my liking. I added 2 links off a spare chain I had lying around, that made a noticeable improvement when shifting to the lowest (largest) gears.

A word about the brakes. Like others, I noticed they were quite weak when test riding. This had been the case on most bicycles that have lower budget mechanical disc setups. But there is an easy way to gain extra braking power and that is to use short-pull brake levers. These levers are made to operate with cantilever or caliper brakes. I immediately swapped the levers during assembly with a pair of short pulls from my parts bin, it made a big difference. You will have to readjust the inner pad to bring the pads closer to the disc, as well as re-center the caliper. The increased leverage of short-pull levers means shorter travel at the brake end. Why bike makers continue to use long-pull v-brake levers with these brakes… beats me. With a pair of these levers and about 20 hard stops to bed in the shoes my brakes work great.

Another thing I decided to check before riding was the bottom bracket. I took it apart and verified that the bearings were adequately greased and at the same time measured the axle shaft and bottom bracket shell width (the part of the frame it fits in) to order a cartridge bracket later on. The bearings the bike come with do have seals and are splined to accept a standard bottom bracket removal tool, which is really unheard of on a box store bike. For the curious the cartridge it takes seems to be a 72 mm by 125 mm. Someone correct me if I am wrong on the measurements. A cartridge bottom bracket is a cheap, easy upgrade that will make your bike much easier to maintain. BTW the crank side bearing cup is left hand thread.

The headset bearings are also worth checking for grease if you have to take off the fork. It's easy enough to fit back together.

I'm not a fan of the steamroller tires so I swapped those for 29 x 2.1. Doing that and removing the kickstand got rid of a bit of weight.

The bike offers a lot for the price I paid for mine ($245 after taxes). I can't even complain about the weight because it only weighs a few more pounds than the old chromoly rigid bikes I was used to riding. You get a micro adjust seat post, larger sized bottom headset bearings, a fork with a lockout, and alloy pedals. The bike also comes with the larger 31.8 mm diameter bars and a narrow-wide chainring.

The fork action is pretty crude but for my type of riding it will do. I read where people were having problems with the lockout breaking, always make sure it is unlocked before hitting the rough stuff. That might prolong the life of the fragile plastic lockout components.

The bike is pretty good out of the box, but some simple cheap upgrades really improve it. Ditch the factory seat, it is horrible. I also installed a longer handlebar stem with more rise.

So in the end I can say this is a sweet deal for under $250. At that price point it gets 5 stars, for the original price it would get 4. I am very happy with the bike. Perhaps the only gripe I have is that it has no rack mounts on the seat stays, which is a bit surprising.Jack Cooper

For the price, this is a very solid bike, with big potential. Out of the box, you will need to put the front wheel on, the pedals, and the seat. You will also need to attach the dropper post cable. During and or after that you will want to make adjustments to everything and ensure all bolts are tight. This is things like adjusting the brake pads, brake cables, shifter cable, derailleur stop limits, dropper post cable, brake lever and shift lever position, maybe even true the wheels, etc (this is standard for any bike you buy that is new). A lot of this you might not need to do, but you might so just keep that in mind with any bike you buy unless it's preassembled from a local bike shop. The few places I feel the bike really cheaped out on are a couple things: The handle bar grips, the seat, the pedals, the brakes, and the tires. The grips are useable but not that squishy. If you don't ride with gloves, it would be worth the $20 for some comfier grips. The pedals are perfectly fine for commute riding. If you plan on doing trails, I would opt for wider / grippier pedals. The seat is not that comfortable. If you plan to use this as a commuter you might want to opt for a squishier seat. I personally don't have a problem with the seat. I think it looks good and is comfortable enough. I don't commute with it so I don't spend that much time on my tush. The tires, while they are cheap cheap tires, it doesn't mean it won't be good enough. I think they're perfectly fine to start with. Rather on the large side that's for sure. Finding tubes for the stock 2.6" wide 29er tire is not as easily available as something like a 2.4" (though you can probably put a 2.4 into a 2.6 and be fine i think?). For regular commute I think the brakes are perfectly fine. If you're constantly mashing on those puppies on the trails are hard core hills in your commute, you might want to consider a hydraulic brake upgrade (but you might be able to get away with better rotors and pads?) For daily commute: the bottom bracket, headset, and forks are honestly just fine. Old school ball bearing style and the fork is a coil fork which will do it's job and absorb some impact. If you plan to hit trails, I recommend replacing the fork with an air fork. Even better if it has rebound adjustment. Something with 100mm of travel or 120mm. Also, the headset is tapered (this is a good thing for future upgradability). And while you're at it, since you're hitting trails, you should replace the crankset with one with an external bearing bottom bracket. This will withstand the abuse better. And since you're replacing the fork, might as well upgrade the headset bearing to basically any sealed style that's not the old school loose ball bearing style. I've done a ton of research into bikes of this class, and this one comes out on top in MANY ways. But Schwinn definitely needed to save money in order to offer a bike at this price.Patrick

I give this bike 4 stars – I would give it 5 stars if it was not so Heavy , it weighs 39.8 lbs. But it is a $140 dollar bike! It does not accelerate as well as well as my sons $570 Trek Marlin 5 but it is comfortable and rides well. I got mine from Walmart in Mohegan Lake, NY. It took a day longer than expected for Walmart to set-up the bike at NO additional charge! They did a great job assembling it! I see the many poor reviews but so many assembled it themselves – some even admitted they were NOT familiar with assembly. I think their bikes failed because the DID NOT put it together right! I built a $5000 carbon frame trek years ago – never had an issue because it was done right! I have no mechanical issues even riding in the cold! As I said, my complaint is the weight of the bike. But I got what I paid for. I wanted something more comfortable than my racer and this Mongoose is comfy. I may lose races against my son on his Trek – but He will NOT win if I am on my racer. Pay for the bike to be assembled if you lack the skills and you should enjoy the bike for a long time.ljeee

This bike was on sale for $84 during black Friday 2019. My grandson and I had been talking about this model, so getting it at nearly 50% off was a no-brainer. He had his heart set on the blue one, but all three Walmart’s in this area were out. One of the stores had the neon yellow model, so I took him there to check it out. He rode it for a couple minutes and said I want it. So we brought it home. In the interest of complete transparency, I knew going into this purchase not to expect a high end bike, I knew there would be issue's that need addressing. You tube is full of video's bashing WalMart / Amazon MTB's. Unfortunately, none of them tell you that these bikes can be easily upgraded for not much money. That said, next day we took the bike to a local bike shop, explained the situationSteve

Thought this would be a great bike for my son, who has outgrown his previous Mongoose dirt bike. Seemed like good value for the price. Came mostly assembled, but had to do a few things to get it rideable. There was some difficulty to the few things that were left to do- the handlebars, seat/post, front wheel and pedals. Was very difficult to get the front wheel on, because you have to fit that brake disc in between the two pads and there was very little room to do that. Eventually it fit, but not before some frustration… There was a bolt that needed to be loosened that was very difficult to loosen, but eventually I convinced it. Otherwise, assembly was not too bad. Now, as far as riding it is concerned, my son was very happy with how it felt- it was much better than his previous bike. However, he did have a few mishaps involving shifting and the chain coming off which caused him to crash at least once. Also, there is a plastic ring over the forward chainring… well, that broke off already, through no fault of my son's. Again, it was a matter of shifting gears and the front derailleur somehow sent the chain too far and caused that plastic ring to break right off. I mean, i understand the desire to keep things inexpensive on these bikes, but some parts just need to be made of metal. Anyways, it's just a matter of time before something else breaks I imagine. In the meantime, I am probably going to take it to a bike shop to have them give it a once over and make sure nothing needs to be adjusted or tightened.Manfred0317

I have had this bike for a month now and ride it everyday on Florida trails …sandy and rooty. It is everything that you can want… suspension and durability… best money I have spent!Russell Veronda

This bicycle is very comfortable to ride, but it's not heavy. It has 21 speeds to choose from. It makes me feel the fun of riding a bicycle. The appearance is so fashionable. I like it and wanna share my experience.rj-depot

I really enjoy it the price is great, and it does the job very well. I ride the bike around he city and to college, and its great. Great product.valdfran_klytc

This bicycle is very comfortable to ride, but it's not heavy. It has 21 speeds to choose from. It makes me feel the fun of riding a bicycle. The appearance is so fashionable. I like it and wanna share my experience.rj-depot

I really enjoy it the price is great, and it does the job very well. I ride the bike around he city and to college, and its great. Great product.valdfran_klytc