Retrospec Cub Plus 2
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Retrospec Cub Plus 2. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
13 reasons to buy
- An expert approves of the Cub Plus 2’s “kid-friendly” geometry.
- The Cub Plus 2 boasts air-filled rubber tires for improved comfort, shock-absorbance and grip.
- These rubber tires allow little ones to ride safely on mild gravel, grass and dirt.
- The hand-operated rear V-brake helps train young riders for a pedal bike.
- The Cub Plus has a low minimum seat height of 11.5”, to fit kids from 18 months.
- Adjustable handlebars allow the Cub Plus 2 to be resized alongside growing riders.
- A 23.5” wheelbase gives little riders plenty of stability and arm room.
- One reviewer recommends the Cub Plus 2 for “jumping off curbs”.
- An expert sees the Cub Plus 2 as a great value, especially for a bike that includes a hand brake.
- The Cub Plus 2 features a real, steel, threaded headset.
- With an aluminum frame, the Cub Plus 2 will outlast rust-prone steel options.
- With a padded saddle, riders retain comfort even after shedding diapers.
- The Cub Plus 2 features grippy, soft grips with large bumper ends to protect child and bike, in the event of a fall.
4 reasons not to buy
- Young test-riders struggled to engage the Cub Plus 2’s hand brake.
- At 8.7 lb, the Cub Plus 2 is heavier than a number of similarly priced bikes.
- With 3.5” of seat height range, the Cub Plus 2 will be outlasted by bikes offering 5”.
- A tester found the Cub Plus 2’s minimum handlebar height to be too tall for the smallest riders.
Bottom line
The Cub Plus 2 is Retrospec’s premium balance bike. Pneumatic rubber tires provide grip when cutting corners, and cushioning while riding over mixed terrain or dropping curbs. Lo, a hand brake! It’s not something you see on a lot of balance bikes and it’s an excellent aid in training kids toward their first pedal bike. Both the seatpost and handlebar are adjustable. However, a tester says the Cub Plus 2’s minimum handlebar height is too high for shorter kids that fit the bike’s impressively-low minimum seat height. Young testers did not find the brake easy to engage. With it’s well-thought-out geometry and ‘budget-plus’ build, the Cub Plus 2 is an affordable balance bike option that allows for toddlers to ride to their potential.Expert Reviews
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