Retrospec Cub
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Retrospec Cub. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
14 reasons to buy
- Parents report that the Cub is easy for kids to use and works well to train kids to ride a pedal bike.
- Buyers are pleased by the affordable price-points of the Cub & Cub 2.
- The original Cub has a low minimum seat height of 11.5”. An expert says both Cub models can be ridden by kids as young as 18 months.
- Handlebar and seatpost heights are easily adjusted via quick-release levers.
- Adjustable handlebars match the Cub’s fit to growing riders.
- The Cub’s foam tires are airless and puncture-proof.
- Parents have described the Cub as durable and reported up to 3 years of use.
- Buyers say the Cub is quick and easy to assemble.
- Parents are impressed by the “cute” Cub’s look and 8x bright color options.
- Some owners feel the Cub is light. One tester weighs the Cub 2 at 7 lb.
- A tester appreciates the Cub’s padded saddle for post-diaper riders.
- Owners are pleased with the Cub’s “sturdy” steel frame.
- A tester lauds the stability provided by the Cub 2’s extended wheelbase.
- The Blippi-themed Cub excites young fans of this kids’ television show.
9 reasons not to buy
- Concerned parents report the Cub’s handlebar and plastic headset cups disassembling and falling off.
- An expert tester says the Cub 2’s quick-release handlebar clamp comes loose regularly. Users also found the seat and handlebars difficult to secure in place.
- The original Cub’s footrest obstructs kids’ legs when striding, according to parents.
- Frustrated buyers have described damage and quality issues from brand new.
- Several parents express concern over the ~9 lb weight of the original Cub.
- Parents deemed the plastic headset & wheels to be low-quality.
- For smaller 2-year-olds, the Cub could be oversized, according to parents.
- An expert says foam tires provide “no cushioning” and offer minimal traction.
- Buyers remonstrated over difficult assembly and parts that did not fit without modification.
Bottom line
Both the updated Cub 2 and the original Cub use steel frames and feature an adjustable-height handlebar and seatpost. Both bikes are currently available from retailers. A tester like’s the Cub 2’s kid-friendly fit, ease-of-use and low minimum seat height. Consistent loosening of the handlebars was a reemerging issue. Reportedly, the original Cub weighs around 9 lb. One tester measures the Cub 2 at only 7 lb. Some owners expressed disappointment with the foam tires, saying they’re unsuited to outdoor use. Some quality-control issues were reported on new bikes (including paintwork and welds). The Cub 2 is an affordable option, the original Cub even moreso.Expert Reviews
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