Kawasaki KX26G Women's 26-Inch Mountain Bike

by Kawasaki

Product Features

• Kawasaki hard-tail frame mountain bike
• Indexed twist-shift
• 18-speed Shimano gears
• Shock absorber front fork
• Kickstand included

Product Description

Product Description

The Kawasaki KX26 Women's 26-inch Hard-tail Mountain Bike is for anyone who isn't looking for a full suspension mountain bike. The KX26 is loaded with great mountain bike features like Shimano index twist shifters, linear-pull MTB brakes, a shock absorber front fork, and comfy MTB saddle. This bike also boasts 18-speed Shimano gears and a handy kickstand.

Specifications:

• Bike Type: Hard-tail mountain bike
• Type of Shifter: Shimano index thumb shifters
• Brakes: Linear-pull MTB brakes
• Fork Type: Shock absorber
• Saddle: MTB saddle

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

Product Description

Kawasaki KX26 26" Hardtail, Ladies bike. Not everyone needs (or wants) full suspension on a mountain bike. This year Kawasaki Bicycles introduces a new bike. the KX26 hardtail is loaded with great mountain bike features like twist grip Shimano index shifting, linear pull MTB brakes, a shock absorber front fork, comfy MTB saddles. This bike is a winner wherever it goes. Kickstand included.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 52 x 26 x 8 inches ; 43 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 46.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000B8FQY6
• Item model number: 74126-9
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,961 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #61 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bikes > Mountain Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not recommended, June 4, 2007

By 

M. Horiuchi (Providence, RI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kawasaki KX26G Women's 26-Inch Mountain Bike (Sports)

I purchased this bike the last September to commute to school and the break pads wore down in a few months. Both front and rear breaks do not work now. In addition to non stoping performance, the right pedal came off. So I went to the bike shop, hoping to get repaired. However, the guy at the bike shop told me that I was the 3rd customer with the same problem. The replacement for the bike pedal attachment part has to be imported from China and there is nowhere that makes the same part in America. Now the right pedal is useless and nonfixable in America, I cannot use the bike and I have no choice but to throw away. "Kawasaki" is just a sticker that was put on the body.
Please do not waste your money on this cheaper bike. I would recommend that anyone should invest in a nicer bike.
Kawasaki KX26 Women's 26-Inch Mountain Bike

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works for me., June 27, 2007

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C. Sedlock - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kawasaki KX26G Women's 26-Inch Mountain Bike (Sports)

I may be speaking from inexperience as this was my first mountain bike, but so far the bike has done it's most important function: gotten me where I need to go for very very cheap. I bought this bike a year ago and these are the problems I had:
1. Missing part--
This was annoying but lucikly the bike shop was in love with the my green kawaski-- especially the rims! I got the part fixed and replaced, they helped me finish my bike, $10
2. Fast wearing break pads-
I almost hit a bus. Maybe it's the bike's fault, it also could be me because these things seem to happen to me alot, the breaks went out in just a few weeks. Got those replaced and after a few months I need them again--- new break pads when put on yourself only cost $10 a set.
3. Gears that only shift when I manually move the chain
This gets on my nerves. I manually have to shift to go up hills, the gears do work when shifting to go down.

Overall though I have explored my city from a whole new (better) perspective, bike to work and school, bike through the mountain bike trails, and NEVER have to pay for gas and get a really good workout, so this bike has a close place in my heart.

Total cost:

Bike $120
Replace part: $10
Lock $40
Breaks: $20

Total: $190

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap bike with crap gears, May 21, 2007

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Gretchen M. Koch "fate_looking_away" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kawasaki KX26G Women's 26-Inch Mountain Bike (Sports)

Got this bike to try and save money by riding the five miles to work instead of driving. We tried to put the bike together and couldn't figure out why the tire wouldn't fit with the front brakes (the manual doesn't say a lot with blurry pictures that don't answer many pertinent questions) so we brought it to a local bike shop for a tune-up. The fork was on backwards. Hmmm.

Anyway, rode it home the first time and the gears stopped changing after the five miles. Turns out the rear gears wobble back and forth resulting in a loud clanging sound and gears that don't shift. It seems like there's a missing piece, but two bike shops and a few bike savvy friends say it's just a faulty design.

The bright green rims are pretty embarrassing as well as the white sparkly tube covering for the brake/gear lines. I would not recommend this bike, unless you're looking for a headache.

-Edited 6/12/07-
As of now, bike is completely useless. Handlebars are too loose to work and the bolt has rusted shut so it can't be replaced. Brakes no longer work even after adjustment. And the gears move back and forth too much to shift well. I was forced to get another bike and found a nice Giant on sale. I saved more on that bike than I paid for this one. Don't buy this bike! I couldn't even salvage any of the parts!