Worksman MG-R Unisex Comfort Bicycle - HEAVY DUTY
After spending nearly $900 on a bicycle, I expected it to at least come with a kickstand; I did not realize that needed to be explicitly ordered. The other surprise for me was the amount of assembly required. I did not expect to have to do almost half of the assembly.
It is a nice bike, but I'm not sure it's worth price, particularly when I had to pay a local shop to ensure i assembled it correctly and to have them put a kickstand on.
Regretably, unless the person purchasing the bike is experienced at assembly, I would probably not recommend a purchase from this manufacturer.
I ordered this bike 1 yr. ago w/ many of the accessories. I'm 5'8", have a 32-inch inseam and wear a size 10B women's shoe, weight 225. I have to raise the seat so high to comfortably ride that my toes just BARELY touch the ground when I'm on the seat & at a stop. The handlebars are then so low, I'm leaning over & my hands go numb. I had to add a 9-inch stem extension. With the extension (& large front basket), the front end now is tall enough (I guess) that the kickstand won't hold the bike up unless the front end is turned to the opposite side. My foot constantly hits the kickstand in its raised position when I'm riding, so I have to either ride pigeon-toed or with my foot too far forward on the pedal. I need pedal extenders. So maybe this bike is best for someone who is shorter, I'm not quite sure. Now the gear shift is acting up, have to go to 3 in order to finally get it to kick down to 1. My only experience w/ cust. serv. was EXCELLENT (replaced a seat for me INSTANTLY).
I bought this bicycle for my boyfriend, he weighs 485# so we didn't think we'd be able to even find a bicycle that could accommodate him. Obviously, his mobility suffers due to all of this weight, so taking it off is quite the obstacle, but he loves this bike so far and is actually not pained by riding it. Looking forward to it giving him his quality of life back!!
Does anyone know by chance if upgraded with the required parts, will this bike hold 440#?
Great bike, if you are on the heavy side you wont be disappointed. I'm 5'1, I consider it to be a bit tall for me in height wise. Would of been a great idea if the company would have stated how tall the model is in the picture they display. But overall the seat, brakes and quality of bike is worth the money you spend.
The bike is so sturdy and worth the money. I wish I would have gotten a 28 inch, though Big girl seat is phenomenal The way is was shipped was unbelievable with a big moving blanket around it. All parts wer accounted for. Love it.
I quality of the materials was good, and the customer service was...fun. They have a sense of humor, and are committed to their jobs. The frustration was caused by poor assembly directions. Some parts are metric, some english, and it took a full tool box to get it together. Some areas which seemed totally logical were clearly explained, while come complex areas were not. Photos or sketches would help a lot.
I have struggled with my weight almost my whole life. When I made the decision to lose weight I tried to think of what I could do that was fun and wouldn't hurt me (I have a chronic illness called fibromyalgia that causes wide spread pain and fatigue). I thought back to my childhood and remembered riding my bicycle and wanted that feeling again.
Workmans bikes has given me a way to be active where other cycles failed, either by not being able to support my weight or by being prohibitively expensive. I am forever grateful.
Received the bike in three boxes. The bike was in good shape, including the basket. I suggest having a professional assemble the bike. The directions are hard to follow unless you know the bike lingo.
The bike itself is really well made, very sturdy, and looks to be of high quality. For anyone who claims there are paint issues, my bike looked great. Cosmetics are secondary to the quality of material for me though. I would purchase through Worksman Cycles again, very courteous and helpful when I made the order. Overall, the experience of purchase and the shipping and product were great.
I bought mine used off Craigslist to accommodate my age (70), medical, and balance issues. The wide footprint and step thru frame solved those problems. My friend who manages a bicycle shop, laced a Shimano Nexus 3 speed hub into the rear wheel and installed an Odyssey bmx front caliper brake. I'm about to install a 170 mm crank as I need more leverage for my long legs. I'm good to go ... all day if I want to.
This bike is very heavy but the 3 speed hub defeats the weight. And sturdy, mercy, I believe it could survive a direct nuclear hit.
After owning dozens of bikes in my life I can highly recommend this American made horse to anyone who loves to ride. And initially, if it's not to your liking, it's easy to customize without sacrificing any quality.
