Pastoral 700C Hybrid Bike Review
A 700x35C hybrid bike listed at $319.99. Its table shows an aluminum alloy frame, a 21-speed derailleur, 28.66 lb and a rider height of 5'3"-6'3", while the feature text on the same page mentions a steel frame and a single speed system.
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Our verdict
Consider it only if the contradictions on the page are acceptable to you: the table offers an aluminum alloy frame, 21-speed gearing and 28.66 lb, but the text describes a steel frame and a single speed system. It may suit riders in the table's 5'3" to 6'3" range who want wider 700x35C tires at $319.99. Look elsewhere if you need to know the frame material or gear count before buying, or want disc brakes. The main caveat is that the page cannot be taken at face value on its own key figures.
- Best for
- Riders in the table's 5'3" to 6'3" range who want 700x35C tires and will confirm the frame and gearing with the store first.
- Skip if
- You need disc brakes, or a page that agrees with itself on frame material and gear count.
Why 3.2/5: The table's frame, wheel size, rider height, weight and gearing lift the rating a little. A page that contradicts itself on a figure or material, store pages that disagree on their own terms, thin outside information about the store and no independent test of this model hold it back.
The Pastoral is a 700C hybrid bike on 700x35C tires, listed by Hycline at $319.99. The table gives an aluminum alloy frame, a 21-speed derailleur, a weight of 28.66 lb and a rider height of 5'3"-6'3", yet the feature text on the same page speaks of a steel frame and a single speed system. Its brakes are described as double caliper brakes, and the rims as double layer aluminum alloy.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Tire/wheel size (in.) | 700x35C |
| Frame Size (in.) | 21 |
| Rider Height | 5'3"-6'3" |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy Frame |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 28.66 |
| Bicycle Derailleur | 21-speed |
| Terrain Type | Road, Hybrid |
| Color Family | Bronze/White/Pink/Orange/Blue |
| Assembly Completion | 85% |
| Height (in.) | 38.52 |
| Length (in.) | 64.97 |
| Width (in.) | 24.41 |
Options and pricing
Four variants are listed at $319.99, in Black, Sky Blue, Green and Pale Blue, all in the single size 700x35C and all in stock when read. The page also shows a crossed-out price of $336.99. Its table names a different color family (Bronze/White/Pink/Orange/Blue). The page calls the bike 85% pre-assembled and says installation tools and pedals are included.
How it compares
The Zukka Slash 700C Hybrid Bike has the same $319.99 price but lists 700x32C tires and 33.73 lb, against this bike's 700x35C tires and 28.66 lb. The Ecarpat Druk 700C Road Bike also costs $319.99, with narrower 700x28C tires and 28.89 lb. The Ecarpat Velostride 700C Hybrid Bike matches the 700x35C tire size at $327.99 but lists a High Carbon Steel frame and 34 lb.
Shipping, returns and warranty
Shipping: the shipping policy covers the continental US only and says the store does not ship outside the United States (the About page mentions DHL and USPS for orders outside the US), yet its table lists a Hawaii and Alaska rate of $25.99 under a heading that excludes both. General-size items ship free over $99.99 (Standard, 4 to 6 days) or for $5.99 below that, with Expedited at $7.99 and 3rd Day at $12.99; bikes and suspension forks count as oversized and ship Standard in 7 to 15 days for $29.99, so a bike's free-shipping banner does not remove that charge. Orders leave within 1 business day with a tracking number, delivery needs a signature, and damage must be noted on the delivery receipt and reported within 24 hours with photos and video; product pages say the order comes from the nearest of 7 US warehouses, and the About page gives a Stockton, California address. Returns: the refund policy gives 30 days for new, unused items in original packaging, with photos sent first to get a return label; for a change of mind the buyer pays return shipping (the About page calls 30-day returns free), while a defective item can be returned within 30 days without restocking or return fees, and after that the policy offers help with manufacturer warranty support. The refund is processed within 48 hours of approval in the policy and within 24 working hours of the warehouse receiving the item in the FAQ. Warranty: the Terms of Service hold only an as-is disclaimer and are governed by the laws of China; the one-year figure comes from the product pages (a 'Manufacturer Warranty' row on most bike pages and a '1-year warranty' line under the buy box), and no page says what it covers or how to claim.
Before you buy
The page shows no customer reviews of this bike; the store's own review page lists 3,669 reviews, and 23 of the 25 it displays are about tires or tubes. Reputation: on Trustpilot (read on the Australian site) hyclinebike.com is an unclaimed profile with one review, five stars from April 2023 about 700c tires, and nothing newer. The store's review page shows 4.66 stars from 3,669 reviews through a Judge.me widget that we could not verify. The registry shows hyclinebike.com registered on 2 November 2022, while the About page says the site opened in 2019 and the company grew from a repair shop and a tire factory; it gives a Stockton, California address, and the Terms are governed by the laws of China. Web searches on 22 October 2026 found no independent review of the store's complete bikes. The review shows the code FACESTORE. A cart test on 22 October 2026, made without the affiliate link, took 5% off bikes, a trike and parts; if the discount line is missing from your cart, enter FACESTORE at checkout. The page shows a crossed-out regular price; that is the store's own comparison figure.
What we liked
- The table lists an aluminum alloy frame and a weight of 28.66 lb
- 700x35C tires, wider than the 700x28C tires listed on the Druk and Celvor
- The table's rider height runs from 5'3" to 6'3", with a 21 in. frame size
- The table gives overall height, length and width (38.52, 64.97 and 24.41 in.)
Worth noting
- The page contradicts itself on the frame: steel in the feature text, aluminum alloy in the table
- The text says single speed while the table lists a 21-speed derailleur, so the gearing is unclear
- The feature text gives a rider height of 5'3"-5'8", against 5'3"-6'3" in the table
- Brakes are listed only as double caliper brakes, with no brand or further detail
- The variant colors do not match the color family in the table
Questions before you buy
What is the Pastoral's frame made of?
The table lists an Aluminum Alloy Frame, but the feature text calls it a steel frame, and the page does not reconcile the two. The rims are described as double layer aluminum alloy.
Is the Pastoral single speed or 21-speed?
The table lists a 21-speed derailleur, while the feature text says a single speed system. The page gives no shifter brand and no further gearing detail.
Which rider height does the Pastoral list?
The table lists 5'3"-6'3". The feature text instead gives 5'3"-5'8" and says the max weight is up to 220lbs, a limit the page states without a source.
Where does Hycline ship, and what does a bike cost to ship?
The policy covers the continental US only (Hawaii and Alaska are listed at $25.99 in one table but excluded in its heading). Bikes and suspension forks are oversized: Standard shipping takes 7 to 15 days after handling and costs $29.99, even though the page banner offers free shipping over $99. Orders ship within 1 business day with tracking and a signature at delivery.
What is the return window?
30 days for new, unused items in original packaging, after sending photos and receiving a return label. You pay return shipping for a change of mind (the About page calls returns free); a defective item has no restocking or return fee. This page's spec table says 'Returnable 90-Day', which the policy does not repeat.
Does the bike have a warranty?
Most bike pages list a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and the buy-box blurb says '1-year warranty', but the Terms of Service and the policies name no warranty period, coverage or claim process. Ask [email protected] for the terms in writing before ordering.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Pastoral 700C Hybrid Bike product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline shipping policyContinental US only; free standard shipping over $99.99; bikes are oversized, Standard 7-15 days, $29.99; signature and 24-hour damage reportRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline refund policy30-day returns for new, unused items; defects free; buyer pays return shipping for a change of mind; refund within 48 hours of approvalRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline FAQOrder changes within 6 hours, tracking, 30-day return guarantee, refund within 24 working hours of the warehouse receiving the itemRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline About pageCompany history, Stockton CA address, local US warehouse, '30-Day Free Return' wordingRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline Terms of ServiceStore operated by 'Hycline'; as-is disclaimer; governed by the laws of China; no warranty termsRead October 22, 2026
- Hycline review page (the store's own widget)4.66 stars from 3,669 reviews shown by the store, almost all about tires and tubes; not verified by usRead October 22, 2026
Independent
- Trustpilot profile for hyclinebike.com (Australian site)Unclaimed profile with one review (5 stars, April 2023, about tires); nothing newerRead October 22, 2026
- Verisign RDAP record for hyclinebike.comDomain registered 2022-11-02Read October 22, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The feature text calls the frame steel while the table lists an aluminum alloy frame, and the page does not say which is right.
- The feature text says single speed while the table lists 21-speed, and it gives a rider height of 5'3"-5'8" against 5'3"-6'3" in the table.
- The variant colors (Black, Sky Blue, Green, Pale Blue) differ from the table's color family (Bronze/White/Pink/Orange/Blue); the page names no brake or shifter brand.
- The return policy gives 30 days, while this page's table says 'Returnable 90-Day' and the About page calls 30-day returns free; the policy makes buyers pay return shipping for a change of mind.
- The store's terms and policies name no warranty period or coverage; the 1-year figure appears only on product pages.
- The shipping policy treats bikes as oversized at a flat $29.99 (Standard, 7 to 15 days) while the buy-box blurb says free shipping over $99; the policy also lists a Hawaii and Alaska rate while excluding both.
- No independent test or customer review of this model was found in web searches made on 22 October 2026, and the page's own copy is the only source for its figures.
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