Mongoose Dolomite Fat Tire Mens Mountain Bike

As a kid I used to take my bikes completely apart, paint them and then reassemble them. I learned a lot about how to dismantle and reassemble bicycles. This bike came mostly assembled besides the front tire, handle bars and seat. Handle bars were actually attached to the cables for the gear shifter and the brakes.First off, the instructions, for the novice, don't really give you everything you need when assembling this bike. I went off childhood prior knowledge. It took maybe 15 minutes to get it completely assembled, aside from me not being able to read the word "rear" on the forks when assembling that portion of the bike. Quick fix though, removed the handle bars, spun the goose neck and reinstalled the handlebars. FIXED! Filled the tires to the recommended 20psi. To get the seat to stay in place (I'm a bigger guy - 6'2" about 265) I had to tighten the little paddle tightener down a little tighter then expected. Hoped on the bike and away I went. 20 minutes out of the box and I was riding it. I had to adjust the braking systems to work properly as they are installed but not tuned. I may have to slightly adjust the shifter as it will push the chain completely off the sprocket when I shift into 7th and push the shifter all the way forward. Not a big deal, just needs a quick tune. Immediately took it on a 6 mile ride, roads, sand, back woods and it performed excellent for me. I am not a professional biker, I do not go flying through the woods to get my adrenaline fix. I'm also older so I like a good workout but not an adrenaline rush. This book works perfect for exactly what I needed it to do. Since I did just receive this bike if any unpleasant updates come along I'll update them here. Currently it's a really nice looking bike and rides really well. OH, and it's a little heavier then your expensive titanium or aluminum or whatever bikes. You'll know you have something sturdy when you try to pick this thing up. It's heavy duty. So far I would recommend this to anyone that loves to ride and also loves the idea of having a wide track when riding through sand, mud, dirt or snow.

Please take time and read it all, I know it might seem tedious but please do.The CONSFirst off before you buy, the product has no assembly tools. I was lucky my dad is a handyman, he has every dang tool. (Screw driver, adjustable cresed wrench, and a 9 key Allen tool.It was difficult to assemble because the manual it came with was for a similar bike but not this one, I didn't even use the manual, just common sense and a quick YouTube video for a similar bike. If I can do it so can you.The seat is slim and hard, atleast for me. (I weigh 270 and I'm 6 foot 1) I'm got me a new much more comfy one.THE PROSRides great, I got it for weight loss and believe me ittl do the trick. One ride around your neighborhood will have your legs burning!!.Pet friendly, I have a doberman, I attached a handfree bike attachable leash and it works amazing. The bike is big and sturdy, so if your dog pulls you have lots of control.The breaks work fine. At my full speed, mind you I'm 270 pounds if I pull both breaks I stop fairly quick. Like within 10 to 15 feet. (Pulling one break will not slow you to a stop fast, you have to pull both to get a much faster stopage)I gave it a 5 star review because the riding which is the most important part of the bike deserves 5 stars. I have mine at 16 psi and that's only riding on road and sidewalk.OVERALLBUY this bike, it's great for beginners, it assembles within 20 minutes, Great for pets to ride along, and great for weightloss.Also it's like 300 buck more or less. Idk if Amazon will forever have this but I was able to get a payment plan for like 80 bucks a month, you can't beat that. An amazing bike for 80 bucks a month instead of paying a full 300 right away!!!( I was not paid for this review, I just really loved the way I felt riding, I haven't ran in years and I felt the wind in my face and I felt 10 again.)