Urban Man Beach Cruiser

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

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.

I love the looks of it, but unfortunately it was full of scratches when I received it. I don't mind to be honest, but I'm sure a lot of people will. Other than that, the bike feels solid and is quite comfy. FIY it doesn't come with a front brake. I wasn't planning to put it on anyway, as I like the clean look, but still, only having the rear brake can be dangerous.

Perfect for quick rides to the park / beach / brewery etc . .some cheaper components, but you get what you pay for. 4 stars. BTW what kind of name for a bike brand is 'Firmstrong'?

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