sixthreezero EVRYjourney Women's Beach Cruiser Bike, Step Through Hybrid Bicycle, 24 or 26 Inch Wheels, Multiple Speed Options and Colors

Just for reference: I’ve had this bike for about 2 weeks. My husband put it together. We store it inside. I mostly ride it through out neighborhood and on the hilly Tennessee Green Ways, which are paved trails through woods and by the water. Not a lot of off-roading, outdoor storage, or extremely prolonged use.I’ll start with the obvious: You don’t sacrifice style OR functionality in the bike. The curvy frame and cream color make it just the right amount of cute.I’m only 5’2.5” and the step-through is a great height for me to swing my little legs over. With my small stature, I also don’t find the bike to be too big, unyielding, or imposing. It handles well, even if you’re on the small side.The included instruction manual is detailed and helpful. At no point did my husband feel like we'd have to take it in to a shop to be assembled, like we had to do with his.When it comes to the seat, let me start by saying I think the phrase “comfortable bike seat” is an oxymoron. This seat is comfortable enough, if you have it adjusted properly. It took me a few rides to realize I was sliding forward too much and needed to angle it up more. Otherwise, the wide base of the seat means you can distribute your butt in a mostly comfortable way - a way that gets top marks for me on the bike seat comfort scale - unlike the seats on comparable bikes. Of course, long bike rides will leave you with a sore rump, so don’t expect memory foam here.The brakes are incredibly responsive. You’ll feel like you are in complete control the entire time, whether you’re trying to stop quickly or just influence the rate at which you’re coasting. They also, in my experience, feel pretty well balanced. I don’t find myself trusting the front or back brake more than the other, which allows me to alternate between them when trying to stop, as many suggest for the safest stop.There is a satisfying click when the gears shift, and the shifting system looks sleek on the bike. It’s my favorite that I’ve ever had/seen. You can actually feel the mechanical change from gear to gear, especially when you’re trying to tackle hills (but read the rest of the review to hear more about how this thing handles on hills). It makes it easy to decide which gear you should be in based on your situation. Pedaling gets noticeably easier or harder with each gear shift.There are a few downsides, but **disclaimer** my most notable complaints are subjective and are based on how I use the bike. These things may not apply to you whatsoever.This thing is not ideal for inclines. No matter which of the 7 gears I put it in, I’m at a near standstill, painstakingly propelling myself upward. It is a comically slow process. It’ll do it, but I have to admit that you’ll be feeling the burn. Full disclosure, though: I am small, but out of shape. I’m sure someone with more power and stamina could make their way up faster and with less effort. If you plan on riding it in a fairly level place, you’ll also have a great time with few complaints.Because of the step-through, you’ll need a bike bar to put this thing on a suspended bike rack. We have been putting it on our rack without the bar, and it just feels precarious. Better to get the bar. That being said, having the step-through (to me) is worth this, even if it means spending an extra $15-$20 to safely secure it to a rack.Overall, this bike is perfect for me. It’s cute, reliable, and well worth the money. That’s coming from an extremely frugal person, too. I had initially bought a $130 Huffy that I had to return after weeks of broken, warped, defective parts. Just be honest with yourself and choose a quality bike like this one.

I love this bike! I wanted a pleasure bike that would accomodate an upright position This bike is perfect.Quality: Outstanding! The metal is solid, durable, and feels quality. The tires are ample for mixed terrains. I live on the North Shore of Lake Superior so paved and gravel riding is common with rolling terrain. The 7-speed with wider tire seems perfect for pleasure riding.Looks: This bike and it’s detailing is beautiful. I have the yellow, cream and orange tire model - just makes you want to take a ride...and be stopped for the oohs and awes. People smile when they see this bike, it’s a happy bike.Handling: The bike is very responsive both to guiding and stopping. It is easy to shift just by turning the handle grip. The seat is cushy. I thought I might have to buy my own custom seat but I don’t think so.Assembly: My husband assembled but says it was very easy. The parts are clearly marked, the instructions were easy to follow, and only took about 30 minutes. The bike arrives boxed with all parts attached to a heavy cardboard insert. Any associated parts are bagged and attached to the related assembly making it very quick and easy to just follow the steps for assembly.Packaging: see above - very well done.Fulfillment: We did have a hiccup in this area. The first bike sent was a dark blue and turquoise which wasn’t what I ordered. Because my husband assembled, I didn’t see the color problem u til the work was done. My husband would have kept it but I decided I wanted what I had ordered....so I called Amazon. They immediately shipped the correct bike with a UPS return shipping label. We boxed and UPS picked up. Smooth process. I am not dinging anyone because of this since resolution was handled so very well.Overall satisfaction: 5 Star - this is teuly a great bike!

The women's 7-speed aluminum frame hybrid beach cruiser is everything my wife wanted. She requires the beach cruiser type handle bars due to her shoulder ailments. The typical mountain bike type handle bars aggravates the shoulders. The 7-speed is perfect for the gentle hills in our area.The bicycle is well made and came well packaged. The only damage found was a dent on the front fender that obviously was not caught in the factory QC process as it was not caused by shipping but was perfectly finished with the paint after it was dented. the packaging was extensive to prevent damage during shipping as much as possible.The instructions were written adequately with illustrations. Most of the screws were pre installed so that insured proper threading before leaving the factory. A spare hardware package was included as well as a basic tool kit to assemble the bike. The hex wrenches were OK, the "multi-nut wrench" was just stamped steel. It is best to use your own tools.In reading previous reviews indicating poor quality or quality control, obviously sixthreezero has addressed those issues very well.Assembly took about an hour after un-packing. The bicycle is very well made and attention to detail in the design and finish is well done. I've seen bikes priced well above this price point that were inferior to this level of quality.Bottom line....my wife loves the bike's ride, comfort and features.P.S. If you don't know how to assemble a bike and adjust brakes, gearing, or etc., find a friend who has done it, instead of unfairly complaining in a review. Just because it's a bike, doesn't mean no adjustments needed.