Don't buy the BikeE CT as it has a very harsh ride without a shock. BikeE's are so cheap now, get an RX or an AT and you get a Cane Creek shock which makes a much softer ride. No recalls on the BikeE AT or RX as far as I can tell. Inspect the welds on the seat, as they can fail, but any auto body shop can fix them. Don't pay more than $300 or so for either bike.