Xspec 20" Folding City Commuter Bike - Lightweight & Efficient 7-Speed Design For Urban Travel Review

This is a fantastic deal. Agreed with a poster above, adjusting the "V" rim brakes are the most fiddly part of the whole deal(I might upgrade the brake pads, but it's not really necessary). It's not that hard to adjust them if you have a decent amount of mechanical ability(You Tube is your friend here). Also, when searching YouTube and the "web in general" regarding folding bikes, search "small wheel touring" to get an idea of their capabilities. A couple of other things

I have neighbors that have four such mini/folding bikes which cost over $300 each and when I showed them this one they were floored. Not only by the incredible low price of $135 but the quality of this amazing little bicycle. So am I impressed. Assembly was a snap with only the handle barbeing the only loose piece in the box and by adjusting the direction of the front wheel did it go on easily. From there the only other adjustments that have to be made are on the seat height and the handle bar…

To date, I have ridden the bike approximately 25 miles and have experienced no problems. Assembly was not complicated at all. The directions were clear and easy to follow. All that had to be assembled was the front wheel, seat, handle bars, and pedals. The derailer and brakes were already on the bike and needed no adjustments. Almost a plug and play scenario. The quality seems to be very good and I haven’t thought of any part of the bike as being made from cheap materials. If I needed another…

I purchased this bike in hopes to have fun and get some exercise in with my kid. Unfortunately i haven't had a bike since i was a kid and it came with no instruction manual so i went thorough more trouble then i should have. But i learned and hoping to pass it on. So long story short its better to take it to a bike shop and tell them to adjust the seat it uses a gripping method so i put extra glue because i cant have it fall and wanted to feel extra safe I'll explain more on that in a bit. Then

Bought it couple of months ago for my daughter. After several riding within the last two months, it's time to write a review. This review will be breaking in two parts - bike itself and the customer service.This bike needs some assembly works, and they are rather straight forward. Also all bikes need some sort of fine-tuned, and this is no exception. The bike is well built and it should last years with proper care and maintenance. Here is the reality check - after all, this is a less-than-$200…

I was looking into getting a folding bike and was amazed at the range of prices. I saw some for less than $200.00 up to $2500.00. This one caught my eye because it was around $200.00 and had a lot of good reviews. I actually went to a bike store to see what folding bikes looked like in person before buying. But they didn't carry them and the only one I could order was around $700.00 . They also have a no refund policy for specially ordered items. So I took a chance on this bike and I am glad I…

This bike seems good but after a couple miles the steering column keep coming looses. I was stranded several miles from home multiple times and had to walk home. I am trying to return it but will get hit with a restocking feel which really annoys me since it was defective from the beginning. Also, I had to use my own tools to put it together. I am well versed in how to assemble bikes since I have been doing it for years so this issue is not on me. It's a defective design or product and wish I…

I bought a pair of these.1 black and 1 yellow for my wife and myself. I'm exceptionally happy with them. We owned a bike shop for 10 years and have attended several bike mechanic schools so I believe I'm qualified to express an opinion. The bikes are well built. The components are good quality. Folding and unfolding is SIMPLE. No tools required. There is virtually NO assembly out of the box BUT there are ADJUSTMENTS.mostly the brakes, The bikes are shipped with the brakes locked. Adjusting the…

I bought this bicycle over a year ago and after assembling never rode it because I could see it needed some work to be safe. Finally a year later I decided to stop looking at it and fix it. The back wheel was not straight causing the brakes to rub. The derailleur was shifting incorrectly and skipping gears. The wheels were not true and need the spokes adjusted. Once I started in I found the derailleur stop nut and screw were in backwards making the wheel sit cocked. I also took off the…

.and by good terrain I mean roads or concrete paths. Don't try to jump a curve or ride on gravel. That said.it's perfect for my use. I ride back and forth to work, that's it, and it's perfect for that. It folds up well and easily, and it's light enough to carry upstairs.Only issues are the front column wobbles a bit and the 20" wheels can be unstable at startoff, but that's likely a training issue (I was used to much larger bikes)So.pull the trigger if you just need an inexpensive commuter bike

It does take quite a bit of adjusting to get the handlebars, seat, and breaks in a comfortable/usable state. After that, it was a really fun ride and fits perfectly in the trunk of my car.The instructions it comes with are pretty terrible so you will have to watch a couple of YouTube videos while putting it together.I would also suggest getting a gel seat cover because the seat is not the most comfortable but I also didn't expect it to be.Overall, this is a really good bike for the price if…

The instructions were. I can't even say 'bad'. They were non-existent, and what little bit was there in the pamphlet didnt seem to apply. It literally showed me unfolding the handle part of the handlebar, as if the handle folded in towards the handlebar stem. Hint: it doesn't, the entire handlebar folds over and down towards the wheel.Anyhow, if you have the mechanical wherewithal to get it together, then you probably also noticed that the latches that keep it from folding up don't have very…

This is my 2nd folding bike. The other is a Dahon that cost $400. The quality of the build seems pretty similar. Sturdy bike and fun to ride. However it came in many pieces with no instructions. Thankfully I'm a bit mechanically inclined and was able to figure it out. And I'm glad I had a bunch of different wrenches and a metric Allen set. The main piece in the center front tube of the bike needed to be inserted followed by the handlbars. If you don't know what you're doing take it to a bike…

I haven't had this bike for long, but I feel that I'm still qualified to comment. I normally am commuting 1-3 miles over some hills and I ordered this bike because of the low price and I liked that it included fenders and a rear rack. It comes mostly assembled and the seller messaged a video that I found helpful. It had it assembled and riding within an hour using an adjustable wrench, a multitool, and a bicycle allen wrench set. I don't think of myself as being very proficient at working on…

While this is easy to setup and get going. Do not consider riding this past day 1 if you're not able to work on your own bike. I'm fairly capable of ripping out a super charger on a car but the bike world is new to me.I had to adjust the brakes, seats, center fork, and handle bars.My daily riding.I ride in San Francisco 4.5 miles round trip. Down a steep hill and bumpy roads. Back into the trunk of my car 5 days a week.ObservationThe rim brakes need to be replaced with a quality pads.The center

the bike is good, but lack of instruction, no tool included WTF, I like the bike itself and they need to improve the packing

Just got this bike, good build quality. Its not the most expensive bike but its good for the price. I am happy with my purchase.