
I recently got the RULLY 16-inch bike for my 5-year-old niece, and her reaction was priceless—she immediately dubbed it her 'princess bike' thanks to the adorable basket, doll seat, and sparkly streamers. The bell had her giggling nonstop, and I loved that it added a safety element too.
The double brakes (front handbrake + coaster brake) gave me peace of mind, especially when she picked up speed downhill. The thick tires gripped our bumpy driveway surprisingly well, though I did notice the training wheels needed frequent tightening during her first few rides—a minor annoyance.
Assembly was *mostly* straightforward (took about 30 minutes), but aligning the front wheel required some elbow grease. Once set up, the steel frame felt sturdy, though the plastic chain guard pops off occasionally. The seat? Super soft—my niece rode for an hour without complaints!
Watch out for the pedals: they unscrew easily during use (a locknut would’ve helped). And while the basket looks charming, it snapped off after a month—zip ties to the rescue! Still, for $160, it’s a hit overall. My niece’s daily 'doll delivery rides' make every quirk worth it.
