Zike Sabre Hybrid Bike - is it for Adults also? All of the reviews mention young kids enjoying this bike. Is a good workout for an adult or is it just built for younger kids?
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How do you transport a Zike? Does it fit on a car's bicycle rack? Fold up to fit in the trunk or hatch?
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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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I am an adult female under 200lbs - I'm 5' 5" and I have absolutely no trouble riding the Zike Sabre; it's completely comfortable and doesn't feel or look too small. It is however a tough workout for the lower body!!!
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saber is the only adult model .Zikes specs say up to 200 lbs , another site said 250 lbs
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I am an adult and under 200 lbs. However, I'm 5'8". Would this be too short for me or are the handlebars able to be raised?
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I got this for my granddaughter when she turned 7. Se is very athletic and has good balance. It would be great for the 6 year old if he can balance his bike without training wheels. The 9 year old would like it unless he is a "big or heavy" kid", then it probably wouldn't go fast enough for him. The reason I say that is because both my granddaughters can ride the one I got, but it goes real slow. Hope this helps.
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I got this for my 8 yr old..I'd say its great for a begining rider..it is pretty snappy as you turn up the govoner. Great for riding around on flat surface as it sits low to the ground..but I'm 130lbs and ripped it around..loved it..for more experienced rider I'd say its like having a minibike..might want a size bigger if taking him on any real trails.
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Get one and see how they like it first. It's an amazing bike. You could always buy another, they learn so quick on it! The older child might be ready for the real bike after a summer.
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not very fast plus for a child its big..its expensive and slow..I oriinally thouht it was a real bike not a toy my bad..little kids like it but soon move onto bikes.
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Yes, it is great for the size/age. Might be tough on his legs getting used to it, but that is normal. The construction on this bike isn't as good as others -- but for the price this is perfect for the age!
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Hi,This cycle won't stack up against the pro bike you're used to 100%. For the price, it's just not possible. BUT, with that being said, I personally haven't found a pro bike that it doesn't stack up to based on price and quality. I've had mine for a while now. Not only was set up easy (roughly 45 mins as the previous user stated) but it has been working exceptionally well since I bought it. You are most likely used to a bit more in terms of bells and whistles, but this bike cuts that out (lowering cost) while maintaining amazing quality. I would sincerely recommend this bike to anyone; it has been that great of an experience having one. Hope this helps! Hi,This cycle won't stack up against the pro bike you're used to 100%. For the price, it's just not possible. BUT, with that being said, I personally haven't found a pro bike that it doesn't stack up to based on price and quality. I've had mine for a while now. Not only was set up easy (roughly 45 mins as the previous user stated) but it has been working exceptionally well since I bought it. You are most likely used to a bit more in terms of bells and whistles, but this bike cuts that out (lowering cost) while maintaining amazing quality. I would sincerely recommend this bike to... » Read More Hi,This cycle won't stack up against the pro bike you're used to 100%. For the price, it's just not possible. BUT, with that being said, I personally haven't found a pro bike that it doesn't stack up to based on price and quality. I've had mine for a while now. Not only was set up easy (roughly 45 mins as the previous user stated) but it has been working exceptionally well since I bought it. You are most likely used to a bit more in terms of bells and whistles, but this bike cuts that out (lowering cost) while maintaining amazing quality. I would sincerely recommend this bike to anyone; it has been that great of an experience having one. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Adult Ladies Bike, great bike bought it for my Fiance. Carries a baby trailer great especially with the 7 Speeds and is very comfortable.
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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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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.
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Hi, This cycle won't stack up against the pro bike you're used to 100%. For the price, it's just not possible. BUT, with that being said, I personally haven't found a pro bike that it doesn't stack up to based on price and quality. I've had mine for a while now. Not only was set up easy (roughly 45 mins as the previous user stated) but it has been working exceptionally well since I bought it. You are most likely used to a bit more in terms of bells and whistles, but this bike cuts that out (lowering cost) while maintaining amazing quality. I would sincerely recommend this bike to anyone; it has been that great of an experience having one. Hope this helps!
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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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I love this bike it was easy to set-up and now overly big in size we have it sitting in the extra bedroom. I Jazz daily so use it for extra exercise, bad weather and days without Jazz. My husbands uses it as much as I do maybe even more. He had a hip replacement and the doctor advised him not to use the treadmill because it is hard on the artificial joint but the bike is a OK as long as he is not doing 300 miles a week which we are not even close. I find it quiet and enjoy the ride. I can watch TV or read while I am exercising. For the money I am happy with my buy.
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it is a fantastic bike with some cons..... the bike runs good and holds a good charge. The couple cons are the only button on it plays a funny song; it doesn't sound like a motorcycle. The other con is it did not hold up to my sons demeanor. What I mean by that is my son "PLAYS" with his toys, he is hard on them and it broke at the neck of the front end. I actually snapped right in two. He was riding it and trying to pop wheelies and snapped it. My son and his cousins played on it for eight months before it broke. The heaviest kid we had on it was around the 100 pound mark and it did fine that way. it is a fantastic bike with some cons..... the bike runs good and holds a good charge. The couple cons are the only button on it plays a funny song; it doesn't sound like a motorcycle. The other con is it did not hold up to my sons demeanor. What I mean by that is my son "PLAYS" with his toys, he is hard on them and it broke at the neck of the front end. I actually snapped right in two. He was riding it and trying to pop wheelies and snapped it. My son and his cousins played on it for eight months before it broke. The heaviest kid we had on it was around the 100 pound mark and it... » Read More it is a fantastic bike with some cons..... the bike runs good and holds a good charge. The couple cons are the only button on it plays a funny song; it doesn't sound like a motorcycle. The other con is it did not hold up to my sons demeanor. What I mean by that is my son "PLAYS" with his toys, he is hard on them and it broke at the neck of the front end. I actually snapped right in two. He was riding it and trying to pop wheelies and snapped it. My son and his cousins played on it for eight months before it broke. The heaviest kid we had on it was around the 100 pound mark and it did fine that way. « Show Less
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What is a Hybrid bike: Well, almost any definition would be accurate for one person...But the one I use is "a bike that is between or combines the attributes of two or more types of bikes". Typically applied to such as a "commuter bike" which is somewhat a tourer, somewhat a mountain bike and somewhat an urban bike. Thus a commuter "Hybrid" bike has a strong but comfortable frame, aggressive brakes and wide gearing, a comfy saddle, upright or swept back bars, fenders, braze-on mounts, at least one if not two racks, strong lighting, a computer/GPS, etc. Adjust the definition to fit your desires after you get the basic idea. Definition implies that you have to decide. Thus if you have something specific in vision, but just buy something labeled as a Hybrid, you may be rather disappointed. Note that changing a bike you have into the bike you really want can double the total cost, so shop with the details in mind. I often suggest folks make a exhausting list of features desired and then add 4 or 5 columns to the right for you to grade a few bikes with check-marks or numeric scores. Then just correlate and compare. For what it is worth, the Northwoods Springdale is somewhat of a hybrid and a quite nice one at the entry level price point. I bought it for my wife and she liked it. After 3 years of ownership, I haven't found any real shortfalls or need to add much in the way of accessories beyond lights, an extra bottle, a pump, a under seat bag, a folding spare tire, and a small tool kit. Hope that helps.
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Its different than an outdoor bike in that it doesn't freewheel so your transition has to be done in cadence. The supplied pedals are good quality but they don't take clip in shoes. I tried a hill climb as you described several times, the bike is plenty sturdy but my knees were kind of close to the brake calipers.. No problem getting my heart rate up into zone 4 seated so I'm not going to bother trying those standing sprints.
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It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike.