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I am giving this bicycle 5 stars because aside from one mishap, this bicycle is just fantastic, especially for only [$]. Yes, the bicycle is Raspberry instead of "red" but it is a nice raspberry. Target's mistake in the product listing. Assembly was easy. It is already mostly assembled. it comes with what seems to be an instruction booklet packaged with all of Huffy's bicycles, and then 3-4 sheets with more specified instructions. use these extra instructions, but follow the order specified in the main manual. I had one issue when i was assembling the bicycle, the front tube blew out. the back one is fine though, so i think i put too much air in too quickly. dont put the 50lbs of air in that the tires suggest. the tires are great tires, nice and thick with good tread, but the tubes may not be able to take 50lbs of air pressure, i have mine between 35-40 for a nice comfortable ride. for [$] i think that is reasonable, and the back tube is still fine after a few rides so it may have just been that one tube. the rack in the back actually can adjust out to be longer and is part of the frame. It is a high quality frame and very well made. When my Father saw the bicycle fully assembled he suggested that huffy took an old bicycle they used to make in the 40's/50's and simply copied it. It looks exactly like the old ones he said and comparing it to my mother old bicycle i think he's right. much nicer retro feel than other retro coasters on the market. Very comfortable ride, seat is also comfortable. The coaster brakes are good and only take a little getting used to if you are used to hand breaks. they do not skid you to a sudden stop like a fixed axle on a child's bike, i was worried about that, no need to worry. the bolts are nether metric or english, but you can find a fit in any wrench set. Seat is already attached to post, just needs to me unfolded. I almost left off the cup holder, but its actually quite nice. Place it right next the the handle bars post after the reflector and it shouldn't get in your way. The basket isn't huge, but spacious enough for a few things, this morning i had my wristlet, extra bottle of water for my riding companion, travel pack of tissues, Netflix DVD, and 2 paper bags containing 2 large pastries and a large soft pretzel. I highly Recommend this bicycle, Yes it is RASPBERRY and not RED, but it is very nice color, and goes well with the trim color. you will enjoy this bicycle of you are looking for a nice cruiser bicycle.
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