Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First off, I love my new bike! About me: I am a 61-year-old, 5' 2" woman and I live in the desert southwest, not at the beach. I have been riding a 24" aluminum Kent girl's bike for 4 months around 5 miles/day. I ride on paved roads, but some of them are rough in spots, leading to a jarring and noisy ride from the rattling on that bike. Perhaps the Kent bike is not be intended to be ridden in these conditions for an adult's exercise, so I began looking for a new bike. I found great reviews about Firmstrong and Beachbikes.com. I was concerned about the fact that the Urban Lady does not have a low step-thru, but the "Finding the right size" video and the "Test Ride Guarantee" convinced me to try a 26" bike, and it's a great fit. I'm still able to do a modified step-thru dismount by coasting on the left pedal while I step thru. The adjustable handlebars are great and have made riding so much more comfortable than my small bike where I had to lean too far forward because I couldn't adjust the handlebars. The steel construction also makes a far better (and less noisy) riding experience as I no longer feel every bump in the road, or maybe it's the larger tires, I don't know. Assembly was easy once I purchased a set of hex keys. The seat is comfortable, tho I did use my own bike seat. I feel I get a little traction because of the stitching on my seat, but maybe I'm just used to it. I haven't heard from a mechanic, but I did get a welcome email from Dustin, in which I was encouraged to contact BeachBikes if I need assistance. Bottom line: awesome bike!