I purchased this and another bike (Spider Man Bike for my son) which was also made by the same company, so I have some perspective on buying/assembling bikes online.

Points about this bike:
- Polaris is just a brand slapped on the bike.
- This bike is manufactured by Cycle Force Group
- The metal shields bend easily and are not as easily straightened (rubbing issues)
- It's worth the price I paid on Amazon (free shipping with Prime)
- The instructions are pretty much worthless
- This is a 26" bike with no handbrakes, only coaster brake (turn the wheels backwards)

Assembly:
These were one-size-fits-all instructions including everything from suspension forks to hand brakes and so on -- compared to the spider-man bike I got from the same manufacturer, this was really confusing. The other manual was very detailed but only had pertinent information.

When done, it was wobbly and too high (**installer error) and the wheels... Read more

I am just getting back into bike riding after having both knees replaced. I love the bike! It's very easy to get on and off and rides very smooth.

This is the best purchase I have made yet on Amazon. When I first received the bike I noticed that the front fender was rubbing horribly. I contacted the company and after walking me through the assembly, they sent out a new fender ASAP. Cycle Force Group is a first rate company. I would have paid the full price had I known what I was getting. I have had nothing but compliments on this bike from neighbors in the apartment complex where I live. Only one knew that the Cruiser is a Beach Cruiser, kewl, huh?