Glerc Maggie

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Release Year
Brand
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
20.3, 21.8, 22.5, 26.5 lb
Suspension
Frame Material

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Glerc Maggie. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

  • The Maggie is available in four sizes, and Glerc lists a total height range of 28” to 60”.
  • The 12”, 14”, and 16” versions come with training wheels, and the 16” and 20” include a kickstand.
  • Children find the bike stable and comfortable while riding, and parents think this is a great bike for learning to ride.
  • Owners say the brakes work well, and one adds that the short-reach brake lever is easy to use for small kids.
  • The Maggie has a basket, bell, doll seat, and fenders. Glerc also provides tools and a sticker sheet.
  • Young riders are thrilled with the basket and doll seat to carry snacks and toys.
  • Most buyers feel assembly is easy thanks to the video instructions and provided tools.
  • Both the handlebars and seatpost can be adjusted.

10 reasons not to buy

  • Some parents struggle with assembly because the manual is unclear.
  • The saddle seat height is too high for some children who are within the suggested height range.
  • Owners complain that rust forms quickly, and one bike arrives rusty.
  • The Maggie is heavy, weighing 20.3lb to 26.5lb, and some smaller kids struggle to pedal.
  • Parents find the basket's attachments don’t hold it securely.
  • Multiple buyers receive the bike with parts missing, such as the doll seat, installation hardware, and pedals.
  • Some frames arrive scratched, and one is so bent that the wheels cannot be attached.
  • Parents complain that the chain slips while riding.
  • Multiple buyers receive bikes with bent wheels and flat tires. Others have broken cables, doll seats, and training wheels.
  • The only option for defective bikes is for buyers to repackage and return the bike.

Bottom line

The Glerc Maggie is a kids' single-speed bike available in four sizes: 12", 14", 16", and 20". Parents and children love the design and the doll seat and basket. The handlebars and seat are adjustable as children grow, but the minimum seat height may be too high. The bike is heavy, with smaller kids struggling to pedal. Assembly is easy for most, but a few find the process challenging. Unfortunately, many buyers receive defective bikes or packages with missing parts, but when it works, parents feel the Maggie is a great first bike for the price.

Expert Reviews

0/100 based on 0 rated expert reviews

User Ratings

81/100 based on 194 ratings
  • 5 star
    63%
  • 4 star
    10%
  • 3 star
    8%
  • 2 star
    8%
  • 1 star
    11%

Rankings

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#64 Best Kids
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#538 Best of All Bikes
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