Firmstrong Bruiser Man Seven Speed Beach Cruiser Bicycle, 26-Inch, Matte Black,15144

It takes a bit of easy tuning up. Ensure you tighten up pedal clamp at the frame so the pedals dont wobble which will make tuning up the gears easier. This bike rides like a Cadillac. The seat will cushion the boniest of buns compared to a normal seat. It'll give you some bounce riding over rougher terrain. this bike is definitely made for taller folks. I'm 6'2" and was 220 when started and this bike was a revelation over taller mountain bikes. It is more work to pedal than a good mountain bike, but it's a very nice and smooth ride. It doesn't have holes drilled for a water bottle. You'll need one with straps. Not a real issue. The extra length and handle bars are great for riding upright, but it has a wide turning radius. Definitely get some fenders. It does kick up some dirt with the wide wheels. They are cheap on Amazon which is nice. Well worth every penny and the 7 speed is great for hills. I would highly recommend it. It does require your own basic tools. I added a phone mount, a bell, and under seat carrier for tools and etc. I have no regrets about the bell. Straight gangster by Australian standards.

I'm 6' 1" 230 lbs and this bike could easily carry more weight. I think the specs said it weighed 40 lbs or something like that but it really doesn't feel that heavy. I have a fun neighborhood as far as bike riding because everything is relatively flat with a lot of bike lanes and 2 mile long loops. I took it downtown one day which is about 3.2 miles away and it did pretty good. I was definitely feeling it a little as I'm 48 and this is definitely not a small bike. But I must say it is extremely fun to ride as you are in an upright position and have plenty of leg space for pedaling. I don't know if I would want to take this thing on say a 10 mile ride (twenty mile round trip) though. I think it would get pretty taxing after awhile. But, to keep things in perspective, I'm definitely a slow cruising, leisure rider. This has nothing to do with the bike. I'm just trying to point out the characteristics of the bike and what to expect if your anything like me. As far as quality, you have nothing to fear. Just don't overtighten the alloy seat clamp. I snapped mine tightening it with a socket wrench :) I also got the 7 speed version although I thought the 3 speed version looked awesome and less cluttery. I'm glad I did because even the small hills I need to climb around the neighborhood require high gears to climb comfortably. Single and 3 speed just wouldn't have cut it. After the first small hill climb, I was extremely happy I purchased the 7 speed. Other than that, their is not much to say about this wonderful bike. For 300 bucks it's really a no brainer. Great looking, comfortable cruiser that you'll enjoy for years to come.

Opted for the 3 speed model in matted black. I wanted to mount child seats so I needed a sturdy bike and this fit the model. Its heavy as expected. I have biked with a 2 year old via yepp mini on the front and two 4 year olds via bike trailer in the rear. The seat squeaks as I ride and it bugs me but not enough to replace it.Its a cool looking beach cruiser like bike so I dont look too dad dorky while biking with kids. I pretend Im a sons of anarchy while i ride low. Have rode about 3 seasons now and still holding up good.

I love this bike so far. ..first let me tell you I'm 44 years old 6 feet tall and weigh around 195 lbs and the bike fits me quite well but it is a big bike and might be too long for shorter riders. ...the bike came earlier than the estimated shipping time packaged well with no damage whatsoever to the bike. ...it comes mostly assembled.. all you have to do is basically put on the wheels and the seat and handle bars....the brakes are a little tricky to adjust but the directions are pretty clear on how to accomplish this. ..after initial assembly you need to make adjustments to the seat and handle bars to fit your preference...this is my first beach cruiser/trail bike and I am by no means a bicycle mechanic and the assembly and set up was pretty self explanatory...however if you do require assistance beach bikes contacted me upon my order with a welcome email as well as contact info for one of their mechanics which I thought was pretty nice. ...bike seems to be very well made. . rides very smoothly and I am enjoying it so far

Purchased this beach cruiser bike for my son. by the time i put the bike together i noticed the bike's braking system was broken (the cable was split) and there were scratches on the frame as well. I have been trying to get through to Firmstrong's customer service for several days and get zero response. Do not buy from these jokers.

I'll start by saying that the bike looks very cool, and rides very nicely. I'm 6'3" and this bike fits me perfectly. My problem is that less then 24 hours after receiving the bike, the handlebar stem broke. It cracked all the way around, and is now in two pieces. Amazon wants me to send the whole bike back rather than just the part that broke for replacement. The part was around $15 so I just ended up buying a new stem ( ZOOM Aluminum Alloy Handle Bar Stem) on amazon b/c I didn't think sending the whole bike back and waiting for a new one to arrive was worth it.

Looked cool. But product came damaged. Return was easy. Went to a local shop and got alternative bike.

I love the ease of use, assembly and style. The seat is so comfortable and the ride is so smooth. I love it. I bought the bike because of the weight limits and I am very pleased with it. My kids and I ride everyday and it seems to be a very good choice.