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Review on Pacific Cycle Kids Vortax: Experience the Thrill with Sunny and Twirl Bike featuring 12-20 inch Wheels by Hector Watkins

Revainrating 3 out of 5

A few issues but overall a decent bike.

Overall a good kids bike but there are a few things to note. First, the front tire was not holding air, the tube was defective. I contacted Revain support and they are doing everything right so I'm happy. Second, the stand is actually too long. As a result, the bike stands almost straight rather than leaning toward the footrest, making it easy for it to fall off unless it's on perfectly level ground. I'll have to see if there's a way to adjust it, or maybe even bend it out just a bit so it leans a bit more. Third, the front brake needed some "encouragement" to line up properly. Everything was fine on one side, but the other side was twisted, preventing the pad from sticking to the rim. I had to grab the clip with pliers and bend it to get the pad to make proper contact. Assembly was easy and pretty straightforward. It comes mostly assembled, basically just the seat, handlebars, pedals and front wheel to assemble. Once all the issues are resolved I'll assume the bike is ok and I think it's still a good deal for the price. Just be aware that it may not be 100% perfect right away. I think that's not surprising considering the price.

Pros
  • This is great
Cons
  • Some bugs