Would this bike be good for a 20 mile leisurely ride?
1427813
Yes. I just did it yesterday. Compared to my 26" MTB it cannot get the speed as gear 7 sets the limit. But you mention leasure and that is fine. My only complaint after the 20 miles is the saddle. I like hard saddles but that one is quite uncomfortable. I like the selle Italia styles and might just replace it.
1427814
WE enjoy our bikes, and ride them when we go camping, easy to ride and will fix to your body. I would get a different seat to ride that far.
260011
I personally think it is great for the road... but I am no biking expert! I have done a few 20 milers... but that is about it, mostly just 5 or 6 miles at a time. But, the seat is very comfortable to me.
1359291
I would say no, It would be fine for an occasional commute, but for a regular 15 mile commute no. There is only one gear, and it is low so hills are quite a workout. and the seat is very firm and the tires are 20 inch so there is no suspension so you feel the road. If you are going to regularly commute 15 miles get one with a more comfortable seat and larger tires.
1072004
yes. anyone over 6 feet might find this bike to be a bit small. in my opinion.
736983
Yes, 20" wheel is a good start. You might still need to trim the seat post down to a comfortable size.
1670301
FWIW, only had it for a few thousand miles, but I use my wing for a work commuter; part of the trip being on some seriously rough roads...so the miles rack up pretty hard and fast- I'm happy with it (and the higher amperage output). Would recommend it without a doubt. The bike also runs noticeably stronger since installed.
2034292
Yes...I have been biking 20 years with significant night road bike rides of 20-60 miles. This is a good light. You can ride 15-17mph with confidence.
1741032
The bike is really for a kid 7 - 12 years old. The 20" measurement is the size of the tires.
1053422
I'm 6'2 and 215 lbs, 64 yrs old, in an urban enviroment, I have no problems. Due to street construction, going on for months, now I have to park 3 blocks away. I unfold the bike and ride home. Since the van is now three blocks away I also use it to get to the store occasionally. Therd are other fold down bikes available, of a larger size. If you are looking to put "ALOT" of miles on it, go bigger. This is a rapid deployment, short hop bike. It fits that bill very well.
1741030
No I think you would hit your knees on the handle bars. The 20" measurement is of the bike tire.
426266
If she can reach the peddles on 20" bike she should be fine . Handle bar only tilts forward and back.nice thing about amazon is if your not happy send it back
695291
I would say it's "OK" for that. However, when it's very loaded down with lots of stuff, it can be hard to maneuver. I'm not so sure I'd wanna wheel this thing 2 miles. It does get stuck on bumps and stuff when it's weighed down. I think you could do it, but it might be slow going.
891121
If he can ride with out training wheels you might want to go up to a 20" bike.
588127
This style and actual bike would be a good choice. It should be manageable in terms of weight versus size.
41086
Not really. It depends for how far the commute is. Anything over a few miles in traffic could be a challenge. The folding mechanism for the handle bars is a bit wobbly even after being locked in place. The smaller diameter wheels along with the handle bar wobble makes the steering a bit unstable. I use the bike for camping trips and the occasional ride around town, which I find sufficient for the price I paid.
177726
This is a good quality bike for the money, no doubt. However I find I'm not riding mine often because there isn't enough range with fine adjustments. Fine adjustments are critical with biking particularly if you are in the saddle for a while...
1944924
Have to be careful of what you read on the internet. There are a lot of folks on this forum that don't own a bike nor have they even ridden one since kiddie tricycle days, but are completely engrossed into the space occupied by a supposed 16 pound bike they will not ever own....and that would cost at least $5,000. For a bike in this real world price range (under $500), 25 pounds would be quite light-weight and completely acceptable. The Northwoods I bought for my wife (this model), it is in the 25 pound range (21-24 pounds +/-) seems quite light and sporty. It is not at all clunky or heavy like some bikes you might buy at a department or hardware store. This bike has an aluminum frame and almost all allow gears and components which the dept store bike won't. You could buy this Northwoods with confidence and find it is quite a good ride. On the other side; in only a few rare cases is the shipping weight quoted in an ad anywhere close to correct, nor is the ratio of shipping weight to product weight consistent enough to make it useful.