Even if you are in the middle of the street, you can fold this easily. The Tern BYB S11 is one of the best folding hybrids around. It stands 32” tall & 14” wide, weighing a lightweight 29 lbs. But when you fold it down, the double-folding mechanism kicks-in shrinking it into a third of its original size. In the advent of an unruly passerby walking into your path, the Alloy V-brakes kick-in and stop the cycle in the blink of an eye. Many cycling manufacturers have a reduction rate tag, but most do not meet the broad quality. You must spend some time exploring the great bike, which offers you all-round performance, earlier than shopping. Absolutely if we are talking base model GOOD components with decent enough geometry for $1500. Also, no mtber shops at walmart for mtb parts because they dont carry mtb parts. The dual suspension does a good job of absorbing bumps and making it smoother over gravel and trails. The Hyper mountain bike’s suspension system is very different from the typical suspension systems found on many other hybrid road and mountain bike systems. Check out that Facebook group for lots of tips. It's heavy, so a little difficult with a dead battery. The other half of this is getting the bikes to the place they wanted them. Hyper offered mountain bikes at Walmart back in 2011, but they were missing the higher level bikes and the riders to add brand credibility. Eric, who was a Hyper sponsored rider from 1992 to 1995, came back on board and together with the owner formed an initial plan to buy off the shelf, catalogue frames, rebrand them and then push them out into shops. However, the quality fell below what the pair wanted. The Hyper e-ride electric bike is a pretty good option for your daily commutes. It costs less than most electric bikes and a fraction of the cost of most other ebikes. With cheese rims, tires made from asphalt, 40lb rig, bouncy springs. I felt so bad because with his efforts and determination he deserved a rugged hardtail with decent tires and a fork that gets it done. But i'm not gonna preach, unless I'm asked for help. TL;DR Owners of obscure bike brand put in a ton of work to....sell their bikes through Wal-Mart. I had not used a pedal assist Ebike and so I wasn’t sure just how much effort would be required from me as the rider. It’s not that I am a lazy person, it’s more that I was considering how I planned to use this bike. In my mind, I was envisioning a cold November evening having hunted all day and facing a ride back to camp with all of my gear. It also comes stock with a Shimano 6 grip shifter and Shimano rear derailleur. Shimano is a household name in the bike industry and supply parts for a number of manufacturers, so as far as the gear system goes, you are in good hands. Usually, you need to look for a superb product when you buy a mountain bike. You throw your cash into the water if you buy low-quality goods, which will not last long. Any off-road surface will grip the knobby tires to give you a safe and secure ride, but still provide a smooth, effortless ride on paved surfaces. The seat of the bike is one of the major distinctions between the normal mountain bike and the Hyper mountain bike. The suspension system that the Hyper uses is simply a shock absorber that allows for long, comfortable rides on smooth surfaces.