I got this bike as a toy for myself. Two years ago I got my kid a BMX bike so that he could learn to ride. After he learned, he was able to come with me while I ran 2 miles (sometimes 3). It gave us yet another way to spend and do things together. Then two months ago, my wife learned how to ride a bike and we got her the 24 inch women's/girl's Sidewinder. I decided to get this bike just to ride with her. It is fun. I am 5-8 and the bike fits perfectly. I got the seat post as the max height (minimum insertion) but getting an extra long seatpost (14 inches) as a final adjustment. Since we ride mostly on pavement and as exercise we'll probably change the tires for road/slick tires. All in all, the pricing and the quality (it is a lot of bike for around $200) makes this bike an affortable "toy" to keep you active and having fun. (part of the fun is to upgrade the parts, it is a good frame). Since I am all for the fun, I decided to stick some camo duck tape on it. It looks nice. People look twice at the unusual color. I added a milk crate because it is very useful to haul groceries and the lock and chain. Buying (and getting it back home) stuff while on bike rides is never a concern.