For a cheap Chinese bike trying to capitalize on the bmx cruiser/wheelie bike trend, this is a great bike for the price. It really plays the part of its higher-end counterparts decently enough. The bike comes partially assembled. The parts that came pre assembled needed adjustments. The headset and chain were both way too tight out of the box. The wheels weren’t true. These kinds of things are to be expected with a $200 bike. The tires, grips, and the entire braking system leave much to be desired. I assembled the bike and made some adjustments on my own. I then had a bike shop go over it and also true and tension the wheels… well worth the investment considering the cost of similar bikes from brands like GT, Haro, or SE. The bike rides well as is and is worthy of some decent upgrades. I’m definitely considering buying another Thruster bike.