this bike seems to be so cheap in price. Has nayone had problems with the gears and brake assembly functioning properly or even braking all together
635271
We've had No issues with brakes or shifting. Our combined weight is around 350lbs and we pull a child trailer which is about 70lbs loaded. We've had some 'chunky shifts' that mostly come from me shifting while my wife is still trying to pedal hard (communication error) but have not had any broken components of any kind. Only disclaimer: We paid about $80 more for the bike than what it is selling for now - not sure if any materials were changed with the price drop. We love the bike - looking forward to warmer weather and longer days!
635272
The gears suck. My husband adjusts them frequently but the chain falls off when shifting at least twice a month.
635273
I have not had any problems with it. The most I put on it weight wise is about 300LB between my wife and I.
635274
We have the same one works great no problems very happy we put about 30 miles on it each time we use it
635275
Still working well. I'm on my second year with no problems. The derailler system isn't the best quality, however, it works just fine for the outings I have with my 11 yr-old son. It may occasionally skip a gear up or down, but that's still OK. I'm really pleased with this bike.
1806963
I feel a little drive train roughness in my bike, as though the chain, chainring and flywheel cog are not in perfect alignment. I haven't had mine all that long and I think it will probably wear in some, but it might not and I guess you could describe that as a slight vibration in the handlebars when spinning under load. I really only noticed it the first time I rode the bike and since then I don't really notice it, so mine isn't too bad.
457758
Sounds like a problem with the motor. Gears maybe bad. It has never happened to our bike. If the bike is new call it into customer service ASAP. Easy to swap out the motor.
718756
The bike itself works fine but the computer malfunctions frequently. For example, I will be riding and all of the sudden, it will say I am going zero mph at level zero. The resistance doesn't change, just the display doesn't work. If stats are important to you, I would discuss with sole before purchase.
1203146
I had no issues assembling this bike, there were, however, parts missing(nuts and bolts) i replaced those got the bike together and went for a short ride to test it all out before i let my GF(who the bike is for) ride it. Well i immediately regretted buying the bike. The frame is bent and pulls to the right. i should have spent a little more and got a better bike. She seems to like it overall but she also regrets the purchase and i probably wont ever buy a bike off amazon again because of it Local Bike shops for me from now on. the 6 speed gears are a plus. having the baskets is nice but the whole bike seems poorly engineered. I had no issues assembling this bike, there were, however, parts missing(nuts and bolts) i replaced those got the bike together and went for a short ride to test it all out before i let my GF(who the bike is for) ride it. Well i immediately regretted buying the bike. The frame is bent and pulls to the right. i should have spent a little more and got a better bike. She seems to like it overall but she also regrets the purchase and i probably wont ever buy a bike off amazon again because of it Local Bike shops for me from now on. the 6 speed gears are a plus. having the baskets is nice but... » Read More I had no issues assembling this bike, there were, however, parts missing(nuts and bolts) i replaced those got the bike together and went for a short ride to test it all out before i let my GF(who the bike is for) ride it. Well i immediately regretted buying the bike. The frame is bent and pulls to the right. i should have spent a little more and got a better bike. She seems to like it overall but she also regrets the purchase and i probably wont ever buy a bike off amazon again because of it Local Bike shops for me from now on. the 6 speed gears are a plus. having the baskets is nice but the whole bike seems poorly engineered. « Show Less
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No, I wish I could find one. I actually owned the CycleOps 410 for a couple of weeks. Good software, sturdy and very adjustable. Unfortunately the drivetrain felt like cheap chinese bearings filled with sand. CycleOps did honor the warranty by driving out to my place (over 100 miles) and picking up the bike.The biggest problems with the ProForm are with the software. They've made some improvements lately but it's taken them over a year to make any progress and they have a long, long way to go. They just don't seem to understand physics and simulation. They can't even get dates correct. At least the bike is smooth feeling. No, I wish I could find one. I actually owned the CycleOps 410 for a couple of weeks. Good software, sturdy and very adjustable. Unfortunately the drivetrain felt like cheap chinese bearings filled with sand. CycleOps did honor the warranty by driving out to my place (over 100 miles) and picking up the bike.The biggest problems with the ProForm are with the software. They've made some improvements lately but it's taken them over a year to make any progress and they have a long, long way to go. They just don't seem to understand physics and simulation. They can't even get dates... » Read More No, I wish I could find one. I actually owned the CycleOps 410 for a couple of weeks. Good software, sturdy and very adjustable. Unfortunately the drivetrain felt like cheap chinese bearings filled with sand. CycleOps did honor the warranty by driving out to my place (over 100 miles) and picking up the bike.The biggest problems with the ProForm are with the software. They've made some improvements lately but it's taken them over a year to make any progress and they have a long, long way to go. They just don't seem to understand physics and simulation. They can't even get dates correct. At least the bike is smooth feeling. « Show Less
1565293
I returned the bike. It stopped working and they would not respond to my calls or e-mails. I bought an I Zip bike and use it every day.
456095
Nothing. The first bike I purchased had fully assembled, except for one pedal that would not screw in at all. It was a major pain to dissemble the bike completely and "try" to get it back into the carton so UPS could pick it up. The second bike assembled with no issues. About 9 months later I started having the same issue with the pedals coming off. I finally had enough and ended up giving the bike to a local charity since I rarely used it anymore. I suppose you could try super gluing the threads on the pedals or on the crank arm when re-attaching. Of course if you ever want to change out the pedals it may not be possible. Now that I think about it, I even had the same problems when I used a set of clipless pedals with the bike. So this leads me to believe there is an issue with the the treads on the crank arm.
517965
David Brinkmeyer is spot on with his answer. It is a great bike but if you are going to be hauling a load you should step up to higher quality bike with more gears and better brakes.
564287
It wasn't too bad, if you keep in mind that it is mass produced... with all the minor eccentricities that entails (fit and finish on fenders a little lacking, etc.). You could probably get a local bike shop to assemble for about $50.
2208624
i had the same problem so i had it brought it to the bike shop. i share all the sentiments of michael b. not only that, the seat is very stiff and provides a very uncomfortable ride. i can only last a few minutes. the bike is hardly used.
651762
After assembling it, I took my bike to my local bicycle shop to get everything tightened/adjusted. Several things were loose, like the gears, front brakes squeak, etc. That's what I would suggest.
711670
Yes, this bike works very well. I have not had any issues. Very stable and dependable.
1444322
We have this bike at a vacation home, so only used it for a week last summer. My recollection is only hand breaks. Also worth noting that the assembly instructions were absolutely useless and some of the pre-assembled parts were installed incorrectly. I ended up having to take it to the bike repair store to get it assembled. In fairness to Amazon, they reimbursed that expense with no questions ask - love you Amazon. Hope this helps.
1358831
I do like the bike and I do not feel it is cheap, but I did have trouble getting the derailer adjusted properly. I am still having trouble getting down to the small front gear.
457541
I have not found a repair shop that can fix the bike's electric motor or associated components. However any bike shop can fix everything else. I have had flat tires front and rear repaired. On another brand of electric bike the local shop fixed the front stem that froze up. I have had two of these bikes which I mistreat badly by riding them on salt water beaches, Sandy trails, and carrying them around in snow storms on a 4 bike rack. It is easy to brake wires while transporting them. When the electrical components break I buy parts on line at electricscooterparts.com They have a nice diagram for a controller similar to the one used on this bike. It is a brushless 250w motor. I really like the bike for its power, long life LIPo battery, finish, adjustable handlebars, and low rolling friction as compared to other bikes. Just do not expect much help from the seller. This is why the price is low.
518875
I had two of them break down on my eight year old, the first after a day and the second after a month. I wouldn't recommend this bike to anyone. There must be some kind of manufacturing defect because my son wasn't riding it wildly at all. And also it was the same exact problem... the gear wouldn't engage and the second time it started to smell like something was burning.