Got this for my son, but I’ll admit I’ve been riding it up and down the street too. It's a fun bike. It’s not ideal for taller riders like me or my older son (we’re 6'3" and 6'1"), as pedaling can be a bit difficult, but it’s the perfect size for my 5'5" son. Great for commuting around town, and the added frame basket is handy for carrying a lock, water bottles, and other small items. We took inspiration from other Striker reviews and added a few upgrades of our own: a hydraulic big brake kit, a super-bright LED light bar up front, and upgraded the grips and twist throttle. Actbest uses the same 2-pin and 3-pin connectors as most other manufacturers, so everything was plug-and-play. For a fast and heavy bike like the Striker, hydraulic brakes and larger discs really should come standard to improve stopping power and overall safety. That said, I understand the choice to keep the bike affordable, and it’s still a safe and fun ride, especially compared to other moped-style e-bikes that cost two or three times as much. One thing to note: most reviews and photos show glossy black fenders, but ours came with matte black ones. I was initially disappointed, but after installing them and adding other matte black accessories, the contrast actually looks great. Overall, the Striker is a solid bike for the price with plenty of room for upgrades if you want them.