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$GT Aerostream Step-Through Women\'s Bike$

GT Aerostream Step-Through Women's Bike

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Thanks to the low-maintenance Gates Belt Drive, internal 3-speed gearing and fenders the GT Aerostream Step-Through women's bike is ready to handle any urban adventure.

Lightweight, hydroformed aluminum frame features step-through design for easy mounts/dismounts while geometry keeps it comfortable for commuting, errand-running or joyriding
Gates Belt Drive drivetrain uses a belt instead of a chain—this system is exceptionally long lasting, virtually maintenance free and nearly silent
Belt Drive system doesn't require lubrication, meaning no greasy chain to deal with; just in case, the full-lengh chainguard prevents clothing from getting caught in drive
Shimano Nexus 3-speed internally geared rear hub features 3 handy gears for getting around town; shifting is a breeze with a simple turn of the twist shifter
Tektro linear-pull brakes provide easy management of speed; fast-rolling 700c wheels are outfitted with tough hybrid tires to keep you rolling smoothly around town
Fenders and front rack with collapsible tote are included, just in case the deal wasn't already good enough
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GT Aerostream Step-Through Women's Bike Customer Reviews

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GT Aerostream Step-Through Women's Bike

2.3

(based on 4 reviews)

25%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stylish (4)
Versatile (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Street riding (3)

Reviews

Reviewed by 4 customers

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Aug

2009

(12 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

not a fun bike

By outdoor mom

from Oregon City, OR

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Stylish

Cons

Belted gears always slip

Best Uses

Show case display

Comments about GT Aerostream Step-Through Women's Bike:

No matter what the technicians did, the belt continued to slip, making this a difficult ride. GT needs to work out it's design flaw before they market this bike further.

Jun

2010

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

I Want to Love It...

By Travelin Swede

from Ann Arbor, MI

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Smooth ride
Stylish
Versatile

Cons

Hard to Configure

Best Uses

Street Riding

Comments about GT Aerostream Step-Through Women's Bike:

I bought this bike two months ago and have only put about 200 miles on it when the chain started doing this weird CLUNK-CLUNK thing.Basically, when you put any exertion into the bike, it feels like you're manually having to move the chain along and it gets stuck on every other ridge.[...] being new on the market, this style bike just does that. It's not broken, they say you can ride it just fine, but it feels like a car when it's transmission is slipping.I want to love this bike, I really do. It's so fun and easy and smooth, but if this is the "norm" for the carbon steel chain, I just can't do it. Supposedly, these chains don't stretch so this shouldn't happen but just like when the Hybrid car was introduced, there are bound to be problems at first. [...]

May

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Wish I could love it

By Furtastic

from Monterey, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Stylish
Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Street Riding

Comments about GT Aerostream Step-Through Women's Bike:

This bike is extremely comfortable. I have the men's version, but...is REI.com not selling it anymore? It doesn't seem to be on the website, and if you've seen them in the store they are no longer anywhere near $500, which indicates to me REI is slashing the prices to get rid of them. Probably the right move. The rubber belt is just too flawed. Even the mechanics have little faith in them and don't seem too knowledgeable about the unique belt system (I've only been to one store). My friends have cruisers and, while not built for hills, even on the occasional hill in town, they stand up and crank on the beefy cruiser without a problem. This thing is beefy - maybe too heavy, in fact - but whenever I stand up for some power, the belt slips and makes a terrible banging noise. It's obviously not a hill climber, but I'm talking about casual hills around town. I returned one bike, but the replacement does the same thing. Not having a greasy chain is great, though and the bike is often a pleasure to ride. The rubber belt squeaks a lot, depending on the air temp, humidity, and riding. Its slightly annoying, depending on how long it lasts. The fenders are also chincy plastic, and they work fine, but going in and out of the car, they get bent and whacked out of shape. The bike is also BIG so its usually an ordeal to put even one bike in my Subaru wagon. Note the description says rear panniers but shows a basket. The women's version has a front basket and the men's has rear panniers, and I would hesitate to call them panniers...they are pretty small but can hold a U-lock, some books, or some groceries or lunch, but not a laptop or a lot of books. The woman's version also has a lot of white on the seat, which quickly stained blue from my wife's jeans. C'mon, that's just silly.

Oct

2009

(5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Got Glide?

By 50 something rider

from Concord, Calif.

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Lightweight
Retro
Stylish
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bicycle Paths
Street Riding

Comments about GT Aerostream Step-Through Women's Bike:

I had an 18 speed mountain bike which I only used about 3 speeds from it. When I seen this bike, I loved the look and features of it. It also was something new to the bike world or at least new to me. Motorcycles use this same type belt in place of chains so it really made sense. When I first rode it, it was like nothing I had ridden on before. It GLIDES! I fell in love with it and am still in love with it! The look matches my age better and the 3 speeds is all that I need for the type of riding I do (street/bike paths). I am happy with the bike and think more people just need to be a little more open minded to this concept.