Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve
I have the full suspension model. Unfortunately, most of the bikes ToysRUS sell are FULL suspension models or have front shocks. I don't care since my commuter is only expected to last 4 months.
After my 4 month period, I'll post an update on the condition of my Pacific toy bike with a detailed review on the good, bad and ugly. It should be interesting.
HEY! This is an old post..
I guess I'll reply to my old post since I promised I would. Here's goes.
A.) The GOOD - The only good part about my Pacific Toy Store bike is that it's still working after having lived an entire year on the mean street of New York City. The brakes still work and that's what counts and the suspension still provides some relief from the potholes. The bike is basically a rusting crusier that crooks look the other way. I use the bike almost every day for my half mile journey and would not think about replacing it with anything more expensive.
B.) The BAD - The bike needed new tires after the 2nd month of use. The knobbies that came with that junker exploded one day and I was lucky to walk away. The brakes needed serviced because the small parts came apart when trying to adjust them after one month. I was able to find an LBS that did adjust them and found the bike really brakes much better than I thought.
C.) The UGLY - The drivetrain is completely rusted. The bike no longer shifts and doing so drops the chain. I do exactly what the food vendors do and keep the bike on a very low gear. The wheels, chain and even the frame is now rusting. You would never ride this bike for more than 2 or 3 miles because the the condition.