Worksman Industrial Bike - Model M2600
Bought this bike about 10 years ago and have had only 1 minor service done to it. As with any bike, keep it out of the rain, wipe it down once a month with WD-40 (Not the seat, pedals or any controls you touch) Looks and rides new. If it looks this good after 10 years? I suspect this would EASILLY last someone lifetime with simple chain, sprocket, cable and seat replacement. I live in Florida, so no need for gears. A smooth and easy ride. A+ !
I bought newsboy about six years ago
I put over 12000 miles on it riding to work and store
with minor repairs lt last until someone stole it last week
***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*** I scoured the web for a bike made in the US, all the options were well over $1000, before I found this. In my order online I asked if I could pick up my bike at the factory I live near to avoid shipping, your man did me one better and let me pick a floor model at a nice discount, threw in a T-shirt too. The bike takes quite a beating and keeps on grand. Can’t beat that American craftsmanship, or the feeling knowing it wasn’t made in a sweatshop. Can’t speak more highly.
Very well built machine. It is as smooth as it is sturdy. It is a great ride!
I started to notice while riding my bikes of the last 15 years or so that I kept getting flat tires and bending rims. I mentioned this to my brother saying to him that I didn't recall the quality of bikes being so bad when I was a kid and use to ride American made Schwinns. To which my brother replied, "you didn't weight 300 pounds back then so that may have something to do with your bikes breaking. Well. . .they aren't breaking anymore. The spokes on the M2600 are as thick as the ones on my old BSA motorcycle. The chain looks like the timing chain on my Chevy truck. It is truly an Industrial Bike. I love it. And now that I'm in New Hampshire and not Brooklyn I should be able to hang on to it.
This is one solid bike! I love it!
Great bike. Very sturdy (I'm a BIG guy... got me cycling and moving again.) Totally durable, steel frame, big thick spokes, a chain you could hoist a cargo container with. Totally loving mine. I've had it a couple months now, and have had as much fun customizing it as I have riding it.
10/10, would do again. If you're purchasing one, however, keep in mind the following:
1. It's geared very low. If you swap out the rear 22 tooth sprocket for a 16 or 17 tooth, it's a big improvement. To do this you'll need to pop a link or two out of the chain. Easy peasy with a couple tools.
2. The stock handlebars might work for some people but I'm 5"11" and man they were knee knockers. Do yourself a favor and get a new set of bars that aren't so swept back. I got some nice tall ones for an upright and comfy sitting position, but there's a LOT of options out there.
I'd been considering buying one for years. Should have pulled the trigger earlier. If you're on the fence, just do it.
Great bike, though I thought that the fork should have been installed. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars, is there is not enough difference in the gear ratios, low gear is not low enough, & high gear is not high enough. Great bike overall.
I weigh about 500 lbs, and I thought finding a bike that would support my weight was never going to happen. Surprise! The bike I purchased, with the recommended upgrades, is amazing! Especially the oversized saddle seat. Riding a bike at this weight isn't easy, but I can do it thanks to the folks at Worksman!
I have wanted one of these bikes since I was a paperboy, just never could seem to come up with enough money. Now at age 50 I am not delivering papers but have a perfect way to get some exercise with a very high quality made in the USA bike that will last myself and my great grand children many years.
Thanks Worksman!
