Firmstrong Urban Man

Arrived in good condition. Went together with ease. Sturdy and well built.

I purchased the 3-speed cruiser in orange, and I think this is a great bike. I find the design and coloring pleasing to look at. When I ride it, it seems like other people are looking and appreciate it too. Maybe they just enjoy me enjoying it. I had a little problem because I ordered the fenders too and came up missing a nut (don't laugh). Firmstrong sent a set of replacement nuts and bolts as soon as they could, so I absolutely recommend the company and commend the service. Assembly is relatively straightforward but might be a challenge if you aren't familiar with the tools you might need. I had to flatten the rear tire to allow the wrench enough room to tighten a fender bolt. The directions indicate removal of the tire might be necessary, but I thought that might lead to a whole bunch of complications considering the gearing. The fenders by themselves are a little delicate and the paint scratched easily. I recommend binding your wrench handles with electrical tape (if they aren't already rubber coated) and using a cloth barrier to protect surfaces near the nuts as you work (if you can). The ride was a little stiff on the first go on the street. However, I adjusted the air pressure in the tires, and it smoothed out some. I'm currently deciding whether to mess with the seat springs or if it's worth it. I really want to use it on the beach. I think that is where it will be most comfortable.

Decent bike for the money. Be aware tires are a bit smaller than the marked size. I bought a 26 inch. Was more like 26. Only matters when you need new tubes or tires.

Others have sung this bike's praises, so I won't linger on them: It looks great (especially the orange, of course), rides smoothly, works great. I'll share a few caveats worth noting, though. Putting it together is simple, assuming you have at least a bit of mechanical aptitude. And I stress "a BIT." You don't need much, but if you're a total klutz you might ask for help. You need to attach the handlebars, pedals, and seat (and pump up the tires... and volume, if you're so inclined). You'll need some tools to put it together: at least a 14mm socket or box-end wrench, hex wrenches, and a small monkey wrench will be helpful for the pedals. You'll also need grease (not oil) for the seat post and stem. Instructions are clear. The only issue I had was the chain guard rubbing the chain. The instructions mentioned an adjustment screw, but in reality it was just the metal being slightly bent. Easy to fix. Peel off the ugly stickers on the front fork while you're at it. The bike is made of steel, so it's heavier than a modern road bike, but that's by design. It's meant to take more of a beating. It's not crazy heavy by any stretch, mind you -- just don't expect to be carrying it around with one hand for a long time. The tires are big and wide, but they don't have off-road treads. They're meant for cruising on streets on on the beach -- it's about medium-speed, long-term comfort, not racing. You can go off-road to an extent, but the lack of knobby tires tells you that dirt is OK, mud is iffy. Worth considering for you folks taller than about 5'7" is a "lay back" seat post that will give you extra room for your legs to pedal. I got this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JK9K9KI It's totally personal preference, of course, but worth noting. The bike does NOT have mounting screws for a water bottle holder, so this little jobbie does the trick (although you'll want to replace the bracket it comes with): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UQ7P6HE/ Essentially, that adds standard water-bottle mounting holes. If you have good enough taste to buy the orange model, don't forget the bell: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SMOYBK Finally, if you're looking for accessories, read the reviews carefully. I found a LOT that were filled with comments from people who got the products free. To me, that's a warning that you're looking at junk. (I'm looking at you, Colorbasket!) Bottom line: Beautiful and comfortable and a great deal for the price.

I had this bike on my wishlist for while and finally broke down and purchased it. Now I don't no why I waited as long as I did! This bike is well worth the price considering all you get. It is comfortable to ride, the seat is nice and bouncy, the shifter is easy to operate, and it has coaster brakes! I did order the fenders to install along with the initial installation. As far as assembly, well, that went very smoothly and quickly. It took me about an hour to assemble and to put on the fenders, but I also took a couple of breaks. I have already recommended this bike to several co-workers and am very happy that I made the purchase. I will admit that I haven't found a use for the first gear on this bike as I live in a relatively flat area. The second gear is good for slow, enjoyable rides, and third gear is great for cardio activity and to really get going...I have topped out at 20MPH. This isn't a racing bike, it is designed for comfort and fun. Personally, I think it looks great and it rides really well. Again, if you are looking for a nice, comfortable, fun bike, this is it.

Seat impossible to tighten!!! Frustrating! Didn’t put it together within 7 days so I do t image we can get any support!

Love it. Great bike to keep you young and in shape.

Es una bici muy cómoda y simple, no tiene equipo, ni cambios, ni cables de nada ni nada, es solo una bici muy cómoda y fácil de conducir, es de buenos materiales, se ve muy bien hecha, pero solo la recomiendo para personas que la quieren para pasear tranquilo en lugares planos.

Excelente calidad

I had bought this bike to replace a really cheaply made $230 'cruiser' bicycle from Costco that was having bearing problems after two years of fairly heavy use (about 20km a week, every week). The quality of this bike seems only slightly higher, which is disappointing considering the much higher price. The front tire rim is slightly bent and has a significant wobble. It's possible this happened during shipping, I don't know. I was impressed with how well everything was packaged and the good shape of the package when it arrived so I'd be surprised if this happened during shipping. The handle bars are quite flimsy and have significant flex to them. One good bump for a heavyset guy with his weight on them and they would likely bend for sure. Luckily most of my riding is slow and easy and this probably won't happen. Other elements of the bike seemed pretty decent. Pedaling was very smooth and quiet and hopefully it stays that way. Only time will tell. Despite the bent rim I decided to keep the bike as it was usable and I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning it and ordering something else as it was an otherwise reasonable bike.