Overall it's a good bike every thing is snug and moves smoothly. I would say it's pretty comparable to my 1972 Krate. Only issue I had was the brackets for chain guard was very flimsy and bent immediately. It had to be reinforced. Great looking and fun ride.

Loved the look of this bike...lower quality...but arrived on time...some minor hardware was missing and a fender was dented during shipping.....However Pacific Cycle sent me new parts no charge immediately. Reallllly appreciate the customer service!!!

It arrived in perfect condition..No scratches. It's a nice,,well made bike..Might be better then the original ones..

Very happy with my orange krate purchase. Assembly was fairly easy, front drum brake cable setup gave me the most grief, but not horrible. Very helpful videos showing assembly on youtube. Don't be afraid to assemble it yourself. Nice paint, correct style tires, well built & nice quality. For those saying "fake krate", that's not correct. Schwinn offered coaster brake krates for 3 years, '70, '71, and '72. The chainguards were specific to coaster brake models, and this one is correct. The front drum brake was not offered on coaster brake krates, but it's a cool touch. I added lights, speedo, mirror, orange lock, restored a '72/'73 Milwaukee (my hometown) bike license plate and a schwinn bell, just as I would have done over 50 years ago. I wanted one in 1970 (actually a 5 speed orange) when I was 8, but settled for a Ross. Yes, it's pricy, but the new krate I wanted 53 years ago is mine now, at age 61. Once the weather here in Wisconsin is warmer, you bet I'll ride this bike a bit! If you're around my age and wanted one new, don't hesitate to buy. Way cheaper than buying a nice original one, and it'll make you smile!

This bike is worth every penny, waited almost 60 years to own this bike, unless you are at least 60 you will not understand that this is truly a dream bike. Very well made and I have no plans to ride it, just plan on admiring it.