- Affordable 21-speed mountain bike for use on the trails or on city streets
- 26-inch alloy wheel rims; MTB knobby tires
- Full suspension on front and back wheels provides more comfort and greater control
- Alloy rims, indexed twist shifting via PVC-covered handlebar grips
- Lifetime warranty on frame; six-month warranty on parts
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A great choice for adventurous riding along forested trails or paved city streets, the 26-inch, 21-speed Huffy Pulsator will ensure you have a smooth ride wherever you venture. It offers a full (or dual) suspension, which adds a heavy duty shock absorber to the back wheel in addition to the front fork suspension and provides more comfort and greater control as you attack the trails. Specs include alloy rims, indexed twist shifting via the soft PVC-covered handlebar grips, resin ATB pedals, reflectors in the front and rear as well as on the wheels and pedals, kickstand, steel linear pull brakes, and 26 x 1.95-inch knobby tires.
This bike is backed by a 6-month warranty on parts, and a lifetime warranty on the bike's frame.
Assembly of the Bike:
This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.
Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:
The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:
- Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
- Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
- Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.
The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.
- Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
- Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
- High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.
The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:
- Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
- Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
- Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.
The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:
- Helmet (this is a must!)
- Seat pack
- Lock
- Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
- Spare tubes
- Portable bike pump
- Gloves
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Pulsator Mens 26" Mountain Bike
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Buyer Beware - these are not quality bikes at all,
By jdbridges (kansas city, mo) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Huffy Pulsator Men's Mountain Bike (Sports)
Huffys are just BSO (bike-shaped-objects). If you buy this, you'll never ride it. It will be twice as heavy as it should be, making it no fun. The suspension will do nothing but bottom out and bob endlessly up and down. It will go out of adjustment is three days and because it is so cheap, you won't be able to make it work right again.
Trust me on this, you'd be much better of going to craigslist.org and finding a used bike-store bike (Trek, Cannondale, etc) for $50 and 5 years old that any new WalMart bike. I know I sound like a bike snob here, but I've just tried to help too many friends fix these 'discount-chain-store' (WalMart, KMart, Sam's, Costco, etc) bikes to be able to recommend any of them. A bike-store-bike is really a well made machine, and can be expected to last 20+ years with just minimal maintenance. Anybody can get a much better value in a bike by spending $50-$100 on a used one from the classifieds than spending $85 on a new junker from a chain store. Just make sure it is a solid brand, like Trek, Diamond Back, Giant, Specialized, Gary Fisher, Canondale, etc. The brands to avoid are Huffy, Schwinn (name bought by Huffy and being rode out), Murry, and anything else you've ever seen for sale at a WalMart. You really do get what you pay for. A quality bike, with a entry level suspension and solid shifting parts will cost around (...)from most dealers. Any bike that claims to offer all of that for (...)simply won't meet expectations.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad bike! No, no!,
This review is from: Huffy Pulsator Men's Mountain Bike (Sports)
I've been the unfortunate owner of several Huffy bikes. Here's why. I buy a Huffy bike, do $60 worth of damage to it while falling down in a ditch, yet I can buy a brand-new shiny one at Wal-Mart for $70. Huffy crankcases have always been bad due to cheap bearings, bad seals, and their steering assembly tends to leak too. I've had my Huffies serviced by numerous shops and when they're not laughing at me, they're trying to sell me a better bike. I took them up on the offer and bought a Raleigh mountain bike and haven't yet bent a rim. The crankcase works perfectly, is durable and I haven't seen a bit of rust on my bike yet. Save your money, get something decent for yourself - you deserve it!
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Baah! Steel Frame with cantilever brakes,
By Georgyo07 "Georgyo07" (North Canton) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Huffy Pulsator Men's Mountain Bike (Sports)
Very Entry Level, might be OK for beginner or kid @11yrs, but Steel frame is too heavy for a new bike otherwise. Steel parts, import alloys. You can get into one with lighter frame for about $40 more. Frame has a lifetime warranty because it is like a brick.
I saw this or very similar model at Toys-R-Us 2 weeks ago, non-Shimano parts I thought, would be hard to replace. It would get you from point A-to Point B, just not as good as an aluminum frame. Plastic chain guards and similar,non-adjustable suspension, low-end tires. This would have been a pretty sweet bike to own back in 1993 though.
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