This is a fantastic deal. Agreed with a poster above, adjusting the "V" rim brakes are the most fiddly part of the whole deal(I might upgrade the brake pads, but it's not really necessary). It's not that hard to adjust them if you have a decent amount of mechanical ability(You Tube is your friend here). Also, when searching YouTube and the "web in general" regarding folding bikes, search "small wheel touring" to get an idea of their capabilities. A couple of other things regarding this bike. It does not fold as small as many other "high $" folders but that this price it is still a fantastic deal. Also, this is a bit heavier than some other folders, but again for $200 it's a steal. The derailleur and braking system are just fine. The braking system is a "bit on the cheap side", but still works so no real safety issues. The wheels come off using 15mm wrench so if you are used to "quick release" don't forget a tool (I use a small adjustable wrench from Home Depot $3). The pedals do not "fold up", but that's ok. I switched out the pedals and am using my Rock Brothers MTB pedals. The bike folds up just fine, but again maybe not quite as compact as some others. The rack, seats, wheels, fenders all function as needed. You have to insert the handlebars into the headset tube, so you will need a very large crescent wrench or 1" wrench for the "top nut". You will also need a Phillps head screwdriver and a set of metric allen wrenches. 4,5,6,8 mm ($5 at Home Depot) should cover everything else on the bike. All in all this is a great value with decent quality components (derailleur is especially good at this price point). The inner tubes are 20 x 1.75 with a Schrader (car style) valve and a max 43 PSI. I weigh 170# and am just shy of 6' and have everything pretty will extended all the way up.
Lastly I did not realize how much more energy it takes to ride a bike like this compared to my 700c tire Specialized Diverge. I am in pretty good shape and if I am carrying 30# of touring/camping gear, I think the max daily mileage would be about 30 miles. The other thing is I don't think the bike is rated for much more than 200#, but you can look up the specs (most like the mfg has some safety liability margin built into whatever they publish)
In conclusion, if you want to "try a folding bike", get this one and see how you like it. You can always upgrade to a more expensive bike and this one could easily be sold for $100. That way the most you lose is $100 (which is really as much as it costs to rent a bike for a weekend in many places). Shipping was super fast. Ordered it Tuesday and bike arrived Thursday. (of course this is going to vary a bit depending on your location)
| Bike Type | Folding Bike |
|---|---|
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Brand | Xspec |
| Number of Speeds | 7 |
| Color | Black |
| Wheel Size | 20 Inches |
| Frame Material | High Tensile Steel |
| Suspension Type | Rear |
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Included Components | Bicycle |
| Size | 20" |
| Brake Style | Linear Pull |
| Specific Uses For Product | Road |
| Item Weight | 36 Pounds |
| Year | 2020 |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 220 Pounds |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 49 x 26 x 7 inches |
| Package Weight | 40 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 26 x 34 inches |
| Brand Name | Xspec |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Manufacturer | Xspec |
| Part Number | CRS804601 |
