Electric Pocket Bikes: Kawasaki Girl's K20G 20-Inch Bicycle Review

My daughter is petite; so, we got her this pricey 5-speed bike with 20-inch wheels for xmas 2008.Item arrived well-packaged but with a few friction marks.I had to install the front wheel, seat, pedals, water bottle cage, and handlebar.I broke them down to these steps.
1. Front wheel looked straight but the wheel did not spin freely.I had to regrease and repack the wheel bearings.
2. Handlebars installed easily. The cables and shifters are pre-installed; I just had to loosen the adjusting bolt and the handlebar slipped into place.
3. Pedals screwed in easily.
4. Seat had to be adjusted to correct angle.The bolts are hard to get to, but hopefully, you only need to do this once.
5. Water cage is flimsy and I hate where it goes 'cause the water bottle gets dirt and grime really fast.
6. Brakes. The V-brakes are strong but I had to adjust the front brakes.I've always found cantilever and V-brakes a clumsy burdensome ordeal.These were no exception.If you don't have the patience to do it right, take the bike to a bike mechanic and get them set right the first time.
7. The travel on the brake levers was too much for my daughter's small hands.On her maiden voyage I saw her struggle to grasp the levers to come to a stop.Turning the adjustment screws all the way in was still not enough.I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me longer adjustment screws.That did the trick.So, you may want to keep an eye on your brake levers.Lever to outside of handlebar should be no more than three inches.My mtn bike and hybrid bikes are 3.5.This bike was originally set at about 3.75 - way too large a gap for a 10 year old.

Now that the bike is finely tuned, it rides great.My daughter loves it and it rides well and stops on a dime.The bike is heavy, but the extra gearing will compensate for that.Again, I only got this bike because my daughter is petite and quickly out grew a single-speed 20-inch bike, but she is not big enough to jump on a 24-inch bike.This will tie her over for a couple more years.

I ride and work on my own bikes; I have a tandem, hybrid, mountain and even a lowrider bike.I have the tools and knowledge to make all the necessary adjustments to make this bike road worthy.I feel this bike should have been put together better at the factory than in the condition I received it - I should not have had to touch the bearings and brakes.Most buyers should consider taking this bike to a qualified bike mechanic.

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Product Description:
This 20-inch bicycle is perfect as a girl's first mountain bike. It is built on a low-profile frame for greater clearance, and it features a suspension fork to smooth the trail. Six-speed gears help flatten hills, and linear-pull MTB brakes provide safe stopping power in all conditions. The bike includes a handlebar bag and a kickstand.

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About Cycle Force Group
Cycle Force Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of bicycles and bicycle-related products. It distributes several internationally known brand names, including Polaris, Victory, Ford, Kawasaki, International, and Smith & Wesson. Cycle Force Group's design and distribution headquarters is centrally located in Ames, Iowa.
What's in the Box?
Bicycle, handlebar bag, kickstand