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.

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.

Its a 5 start bike. But I hit 4 because one tire looses air every other day - needs replacement. And that's what I did not expect for a new bike. And there is a small sound somewhere from chain or somewhere around and I don't have time to fix it. But what I like is: 1. the way I sit on it, this is just my number 1 bike among all I had. It is so comfortable to ride. Whether it is 10 min drive or an hour 2. the way it looks - game-changer for me and local neighborhood 3. The way it rides.... so smooth! One sped I have, but it is easiear for me then going on a mountain bike with 21 speeds. We have hills, but not mountains. 4. Handles - they do not like durable, but even during cold weather they are so nice on hands

I am a 71 year old male & I have been riding bicycles for many years. I have a Townie 21 speed which I absolutely love & I have put many miles on it. I have a one mile loop dirt road in my neighborhood & I have always wanted a 1 speed or 3 speed bike to ride this loop because I wanted something that would give me a good workout. The 1 mile loop is mostly uphill with about a 15 degree grade. I purchased the Urban Man 3 Speed Beach Cruiser with the intent of eventually being able to complete 10 miles on this 1 mile loop. I thought that this would provide me with a good cardio-vascular workout & provide more of a challenge than my 21 speed Townie, which I still use on longer rides. My Beach Cruiser arrived on schedule & very well packaged. The bike was very easy to put together(its almost all assembled) & I road it the same afternoon. There is a very slight front wheel wobble but I got the wheel trued at my local bike shop for a minimal fee. I have ridden my new Urban Man on the 1 mile loop & now & up to 5 miles & it gives my 71 year old body a great workout! I have also ridden my new Urban Man many miles on mostly level streets & I am very impressed with how smooth & easy the ride is! This is a very well made bike & is priced very reasonably! I would recommend this bike to any serious or leisure bike enthusiast!

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.

Esta increible, me llegó en menos de una semana. Yo nunca había armado una bicicleta y fue muy sencillo hacerlo. La recomiendo mucho