Xspec 26" 21-Speed Folding Mountain Bike for Adult

Money is worth it if you don't have any issues with any of my comments below.Before I bought this bike I read all the reviews, questions and descriptions about this item. I really like the design plus the folding as a mountain bike. I confirmed all the details about it.1. It weighs around 30 lbs, it is a mountain bike so the bike justifies its weight. It is heavy for rough road plus the shocks. I would not recommend it for commuting like riding in trains or climbing stairs even it is folding. I think it is only good for car trunk compartment.2. The instruction MANUAL is for a DIFFERENT bike! (but the handle bars manual is acceptable) the screws, nuts and bolts are up to you to determine where to put them. (It's a trial and error process) I recommend to watch videos of "how to assemble a bike" first before assembling the bike. Don't be upset because of confusion. It's not that hard. It might take few hours depending on your level of expertise with the bike. (mud guards are hard to put on but I figure it out thanks to the sellers response!)3 It only folds in half! The handle bars are locked when you assemble it. You need an allen screw if you want to align the handle bars with the wheels to have a better folding space.4.Make sure you tighten the screws, especially when you assemble the front disk brakes. Also make sure the disk brakes are properly aligned so you won't have any loose or braking sound. (Might need a bike expert if not comfortable playing with it)5. Before you ride it for real try to have some test runs and adjustment like alignment of handle bars and seat height. The gears works very well. Bike looks very durable.Note I'am not a bike expert but I figured out how to assemble the bike by trial and adjustment. I even put the mud guards on. I made a few adjustments to the bike based on the way I want to ride it.Over all. 4.5 stars only cause of manual, but money is worth it once you got it working. It's a very cool bike.

*PROS*- Bike frame is very strong and sturdy.- Fold Latch hae a very sucure locking mechanism.- Duel Suspension is phenomenal at shock absorption.*CONS*- Cheap plastic pedals. (Which broke by the way).And im only 5'7 160lbs. So you will more than likely have to change your pedals. Regardless of they break or not. Extra money out of your pocket.- Disk break came bent.Probably occurred during shipping. However the guys at the bike shop definitely let me know how difficult that could make the installation.-Horrible gear shifting21 speed bike. 3 to the left. 7 to the right. The gear switches feel very cheap. Weak plastic. On gear 1 on the left everything moves smoothly through 1-7 on the right. However it often feels like it skips teeth on the crank when i petal.Gear 2 on the left would be ideal for me. However when moving from 1-7 the chain makes a very annoying grinding noise. So annoying that everyone literally stares at you when you ride by. Gear 3 on the left is the smoothest and most quiet. However when who the hell wants to ride on heavy gears in a city where there are so many hills (NYC)?ANDDDD!! If you dare switch gears from the left side while riding be aware. Because the bike does a pathetic job at moving the chain across. The bike chain will grind a long time before catching. Or often just completely slip off the crank (or w.e its called). The chain actually got jammed twice in between the crank. I was in the middle of the street with jammed pedals. I mean if nothing else. At least let the bike be able to change gears without slipping or jamming the chain.The guy at the bike shop told me this problem only occurs with cheap bikes. He told me to pick a left gear i like the best and just use that. I would of just just gear two. But its too noisy. I'd rather just choose a new bike.I returned the bike even though they suggested i hold tight for customer support. They suggested sending me parts so that i can repair parts for a brand new bike. That defeats the purpose of a new bike!! Its been about two weeks since I mailed it back. Still hasn't gotten to them yet. Still no return. Still unsatisfied.

Did not take long to get it put together and then a couple of rides to get it all adjusted and it is great. Tires make noise on gravel and a little on pavement but on grass it was completely silent no rattles or squeaks not even any noise from the chain. Gears are easy to use and shift. I am a 66 year old women ad I put it all together by myself in about an hour and a half without having any help. Now I have a bike to take with the motor home on vacations without putting a bicycle rack on it.