Schwinn Network 7 Men's Hybrid Bike (700C Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great hybrid bike. It's light and fast like a good road bike, and has great tires and gears for rougher terrain. It is a very dark green( the photo makes it look black). It was very easy to assemble, though Schwinn left out the quick release mech for the front tire. They did send it to me quickly though, once I called them up.
I had been riding mountain bikes all my life, so this hybrid was a change for me, and I 'm glad to say that I prefer the hybrid, it's much better for getting around in city areas.There are shocks in the fork and seat that make for a very comfortable ride. The slim body and tires make fast speeds possible without much effort. The rear rack is great for carrying books and bags, if you attach a sack or net. The handle grips are very comfortable, smooth with just enough grip, not too textured like some other bikes.
I use it to commute to work and on bike trails near a local river, where the nicely gripped tires come in handy.
Some useful additions I purchased were a Schwinn thrasher helmet; does the job and looks good for only $25, a bell xenon light set; very bright and gives a lot of light for night time riding, a Schwinn frame pump; great for inflating tires on the go and attaches to the frame, and an adjustable bell water cage; it can hold any size beverage.
I would definitely recommend this bike.
I plan to take some photos and upload them soon as there is only one picture so far.


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Outfitted with a steel city frame with comfort geometry, an SR Suntour suspension fork to absorb shock, and a padded saddle to soften the ride, the Schwinn Network seven-speed men's comfort bike is a great choice for commuting to work or cruising down a leisurely bike path. The bike offers such additional features as a Schwinn swept-back bar with an adjustable stem, an SRAM grip shifter for fast, easy gear changes, a Shimano TX-31 rear derailleur, Promax linear pull brakes, SR Suntour alloy three-piece cranks, steel fenders, and a rear carrier for clean, easy city riding.
About Schwinn Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that's long been synonymous with quality and innovation. The company has built some of the best-known and best-loved bikes of multiple generations, including the Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate, and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to innovate with such releases as the redesigned Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom, and performance to people of all ages.

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Schwinn Men's Prelude Bicycle (BBWhite) Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all I consider myself a serious commuter rider. I ride 3000 miles a year, have for two years, on and off for 35 years. I've had Schwinns, Gitanes, and Motobecanes. I hit a pothole, ended up in the hospital and destroyed my 35 year old Motobecane a few weeks ago. My bike is my only means of transportation, so replacing it was a must. I'm not a weekend racer or casual rider. I'm 6'6", 240 pounds, and an engineer. I need my bike tough, fast, and with a really high high gear. I'm not interested in some overpriced bike to impress my weekend bike warrior friends. I don't run around in spandex. What I like: The balance is good, light as a feather, the padded tape handle bars are wonderful, the gearing is great, the shifters that actually go right to the desired gears are heavenly, the brake calipers do a great job of centering on the tires. I like the quick release front hub with self centering fork depressions. Quick release seat height is a plus. The paint looks durable. The handles hold a end of bar mirror nicely. The bike rides great and I rapidly got used to it's balance. Before I mention the negatives, I am pleased with the bike, it's a pleasure to ride and would definitely buy it again. I got it for $249 at a big box sporting goods store. What I don't like: I would love to be able to raise the handlebar stem a few inches, and have the frame larger for my size. I immediately replaced the skinny fits in your crack seat, with a wide memory foam one from Bell for my ample rear. I took off the peddle baskets, hate them things, which lost me two peddle reflectors. They have wrapped the brake lines under the handlebar tape and taped almost to the stem making it really tough to cludge solutions to mount the lights, reflectors, and speed computer. I made putty epoxy forms to get the computer to fit the handlebar center shaft. My Motobecane had brake handles that went both down the front and in toward the stem of the handlebars so you could brake in both hand positions. You have to be in the lower position to brake on the Prelude, loosing precious milliseconds in an emergency. I am at the upper limit of the seat post to fit me. The 700c 23mm 'tires' are weak for going across rough terrain, I go over 34 railroad tracks on the way to work. Blew both tires first week going too fast from pinch punctures. The rear wheel is a pain to remove and especially to reinstall. The rims are really solid, but they are that hollow extruded aluminum design. They put a chinsy rubber strip over the spoke holes and the tire pressure (100 PSI min) caused it to burst puncturing two inner tubes within a two weeks (while it sat in the Sun). I filled the depressions with hard high temperature red silicone rubber and taped over them with 3/4" fiberglass electrical tape. It seems to be holding well now. Schwinn should have done that in design. They are sending me a bike computer as an apology for my troubles, hey they listen, got to credit them for that. By the way Schwinn's 700c 25-32mm self sealing inner tubes are too long to fit in the tire, and fold up inside on inflation. The self sealing stuff doesn't work at this pressure just makes a mess. Schrader valve narrow 700c inner tubes are really hard to find, get a stock early, I'm going to Presta valves because it's all I can find in torn proof inner tubes. The cheap thin tubes are supposed to flex better and make you ride faster. My bike weights 26# I weigh 240, excuse me, all you need to do is get some muscle child and it won't slow you down. After all the tire flexes in and out, pushes in hard pushes out hard, so it's negligible unless you wear spandex and have to ride in packs. Bottom line it does what I need for a reasonable price. All of the problems have been simple fixes. Most of you are not my size and won't put the bike through what I do. I love the thing, plus it looks hot. I spend $300/year on bike repairs, I was spending $450/month to keep a car on the road. My cholesterol dived, my BP is great, and my sleep apnea is in remission since riding daily.

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Jeep Compass Men's Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels, 22-Inch Frame) Review

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(More customer reviews)Nice Bike!!
A;I am 50yrs old and have had many bikes.I love to ride,but I am not some spandex wearing hard core. I have shopped around(alot)and just got this bike today.5/31/11. Assembly was easy but you are going to need some tools.Mostly allen wrenches.(metric)You are going to want to tweak it for your needs anyways.It is way cooler looking than the photo.The top and lower bars are angular metal and look tough.It is a nice ride!Glides down the road.I am 5'9" and it is a nice fit.I could see anyone from 5'5"to 6'5" being able to tweak this to their needs.I had never seen this bike except for this one photo online.I took a leap of faith and bought it.I would do it again tomorrow.It looks more like a 4-$500 bike.My neighbor who rides $1200 Cannondale was quite impressed.This is not a trail bike!But a road bike that will handle any dirt road or 2 track.Great deal for the money!And VERY cool looking!

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Introducing the Jeep Compass Hybrid bicycle. It's the perfect bicycle for a ride to the coffee shop or for a work out! At the heart of the Compass you'll find a light weight, hand crafted, custom aluminum frame. The Jeep Compass Hybrid Bicycle delivers unrivaled performance thanks to a Shimano 21 speed drive train. An upright riding position, adjustable stem and light weight 700c alloy rims create a bike that has the comfort and durability of a touring bike with the crisp handling of a race bike

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Schwinn Mesa GS Adult Mountain Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my son for Christmas and it seems very solid. It wasn't too hard to put together, but the handlebar assembly was backwards and had to be redone. This bike had good reviews on some mountain bike review sites and it looks like it is a very solid bike, especially for the price range. It is not top of the line, but you are paying a bargain price for mid-level components on a decent aluminum frame.

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Outfitted with a Schwinn N-Litened Gold Label TIG welded aluminum frame with off-road, ride-tuned geometry, the Schwinn Mesa GS adult mountain bike is versatile enough for both dirt and street riding. The bike is set up with such features as an Answer/Manitou six-coil sprung travel fork with mini boots, a TruVative X-Flow 42/32/22 chain rings crankset, eight-speed Shimano EZ-Fire shifters, an SR/Suntour XCC-202 front derailleur and a Shimano Deore rear derailleur, Shimano EF-29 brake levers with Tektro linear pull brakes, and a Schwinn WTB Speed V sport saddle. The components combine to deliver a smooth, responsive riding experience and sure stopping power in a pinch. Schwinn also added a pair of water bottle mounts to keep you hydrated.
Specifications:
Size(s): S (15") M (17") L (19") XL (21")
Frame: NLitened Gold Label Custom Drawn Aluminum alloy Off-Road Ride-Tuned geometry, Zero Stack head tube, 3x gussets, sloping top tube, wishbone Epicenter seat stays, replaceable der. hanger, disc brake mount, rack and WB fittings.
Fork: Rockshox J1, Aluminum lowers, Coil / MCU spring, pre-load adjust, and mini-boots, 100mm travel
Crankset: TruVativ X-Flow alloy arms, 42-32-22 Cr-Mo rings
Bottom Bracket: TruVativ sealed cartridge square taper 68 x 113 w/ chainline stabilizer
Pedals: ATB Resin body, Boron steel axle, Steel cage. Toe-clip adaptable.
Front Derailleur: SRAM 3.0 31.8 top pull
Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX-5
Shifters: SRAM SX-4 dual trigger control
Freewheel: SRAM Power Glide 8-speed cassette 11-32
Chain: Shimano CN-IG51
Rims: Jalco double wall alloy w/ CNC "SSD" sidewalls to improve wet braking, 32H
Tires: WTB 26" x 2.1" Velociraptor Front and Rear specific tread pattern.
Front Hub: JY Alloy Weather Sealed w/ alloy QR
Rear Hub: JY Alloy Weather Sealed Cassette 8-speed QR, 32H
Spokes: Stainless steel 14 gauge
Front Brake: Tektro Linear Pull w/ 64mm MC pads and linear springs
Rear Brake: Tektro Linear Pull w/ 64mm MC pads and linear springs
Brake Levers: Tektro all-alloy w/ forged lever and reach adjustment
Handlebar: Schwinn 6061 T6. 32 mm Rise, 5 degree bend, 620 mm wide
Stem: Schwinn Ride Tuned alloy threadless,10 degree rise with forged 4-bolt front load cap.
Grips: Schwinn double density Kraton / Gel
Headset: FPD Threadless semi-integrated Aheadset 1 1/8"
Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport w/ Comfort Zone
Seat Post: Forged Alloy Ride Tuned, micro adjust 26.8 x 350
Seat Clamp: Alloy Low-Profile QR w/ forged clamp

About Schwinn Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. They have built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations--Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to be a leader in the industry with innovative bikes such as the new Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality, forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom and performance to people of all ages.
Assembly of the Bike: This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.
Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide Finding the Right Bike To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:
The Right Ride In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:
Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing, and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.
Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultralightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:
Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half, and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:
Helmet (this is a must!)
Seat pack
Lock
Hydration pack, or water bottle and bottle cage
Spare tubes
Portable bike pump
Gloves

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Schwinn Volare Hybrid Bike (700C Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my first hybrid bike. It's basically a road bike with a flat handle bar, which was exactly what I was looking for. I had a BMX that was stolen so I decided to purchase this hybrid based on the brand and price. There were no reviews online for this bike to help influence me before I purchased it, that's why I'm submitting my first review. I watched a few videos online on how to assemble a road ride, which was helpful. Assembling the bike was easy, front wheel, handle bar, pedals and seat. Next, I pumped the tires to their correct air pressure and adjusted the seat for a comfortable fit. After that there was nothing else to do other than to give it a test ride. The gears and the brakes were easy to use and they needed no adjustments. The bike is very quite when pedaling. It is light weight and nice to ride. I've owned this Schwinn Volare S5460 for about a month now and so far so good. I purchased a gel seat cover because the seat was paining the nerves out my @ss. The only thing about the gel seat cover is that I don't really like how it looks over the seat. I'm thinking about getting a narrow road bike seat that heard is as comfortable. It's a good looking bike; I like the frame, wheels and the colors. The frame is 18" and the wheels are 700c(very slim). I bought a blue and white multi-sport helmet to match the bike's paint job. I'm 5'7" and the bike fits me good. If you're over 6 feet then you'll need a bigger frame. Four things I recommend you get if you're going to purchase this bike, a comfortable seat, a helmet, a pump w/ an air pressure gauge and a high security lock. I"ll post some pictures.

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Outfitted with an aluminum fitness frame, a Schwinn steel road fork that absorbs imperfections in the pavement, and a flat bar that provides a more upright riding experience, the Schwinn's men's Volare road bike is ideal for commuting to work or riding hard on rural roads. The bike offers such additional features as Shimano EasyFire 21-speed shifters, a Shimano TX-51 rear derailleur, alloy linear pull brakes, SR Suntour alloy three-piece cranks, alloy rims, and a quality padded saddle.
About Schwinn Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that's long been synonymous with quality and innovation. The company has built some of the best-known and best-loved bikes of multiple generations, including the Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate, and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to innovate with such releases as the redesigned Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom, and performance to people of all ages.

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Diamondback Sorrento Mountain Bike (2011 Model, 26-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)Quality bike for the price. Has just about everything you would look for in a mountain bike costing hundreds more. The pedals are plastic and need to be upgraded but overall a nice purchase. It comes about 90% assembled; you need to mount the quick release front tire, seat, handle bars and attach the brake cables; it took about 20 minutes. There are instructions in the owners manual and the tools needed to put it together.

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It may seem shocking to some, but there are still several situations where you're better off on a hardtail than a full-suspension mountain bike, such as when riding to class, dirt jumping, riding on smoother trails, or just cruising around the neighborhood. Enter the Diamondback Sorrento mountain bike, which offers the perfect blend of hardtail performance and rugged utility. The Sorrento--which shares the same practical reliability and good times as the Diamondback Outlook--offers several upgrades over its sibling, including an upgraded 6061 aluminum frame with an oversized down tube, an A-head threadless fork with a clamp-on stem, superior SRAM SX-4 seven-speed shifters, and an improved SRAM X.4 rear derailleur. The Sorrento is an ideal multipurpose mountain bike for trail or around-town use.
Specifications:
Sizes: Extra-small (14 inches), small (16 inches), medium (18 inches), large (20 inches), and extra-large (22 inches)
Frame: DB 6061-T6 heat-treated/butted aluminum with gusset, replaceable hanger, water bottlemounts
Fork: Trail XC with alloy crown, 60mm travel
Rear shock: N/A
Cranks: MTB alloy with chain guard, 28/38/48t
Bottom bracket: Cartridge type
Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney
Rear derailleur: SRAM X-4
Shifter: SRAM SX-4 7-speed trigger
Brake levers: Promax 3-finger alloy linear with reach adjust
Brakes: Promax alloy linear
Gear: Shimano 7-speed freewheel (13-28t)
Rims: 32H SSW26, double tunnel alloy
Tires: Kenda dual sport 26 x 1.95
Pedals: MTB resin
Handlebar: Steel riser
Stem: Alloy 4-bolt ahead
Seatpost: Alloy micro adjust, 27.2mm
Seat: DB men's ATB
Headset: Ahead 1-1/8 inches
Chain: Ahead 1-1/8 inches
Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front and rear)
Spokes: 14g stainless steel
Grips: Avenir MTB
Extras: Chainstay protector, clear coat, water bottle mounts, owner's manual

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Schwinn Midmoor Men's Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've ridden this bike for 4-5 months, a few miles a day. It's a nice (fast!) commute bike, best for roads (but it's fun to drift around on dirt), and it has good, quality parts. I haven't yet gotten the derailleur set correctly, but for the most part I don't care and I'm too busy. It hit the good-enough point and I'm content.
Coming off of a cheap WalMart mountain bike, this thing is heaven. If anybody's looking for a step up from a basic ride-it-sometimes bike, this one is nice. If you're still only going to ride it sometimes, then why bother?
It's a little heavy to be called a road bike, which is probably why it's not, and I'm still wondering why exactly there needs to be a suspension (which must have added a fair share of useless weight). Also, the handlebar isn't as adjustable as most would like, and if you're 6' tall and one of those people who likes their legs to be fully extended when pedaling, it might not be possible on this bike.

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The Schwinn Midmoor 26-in men's comfort bicycle is crafted around an aluminum hybrid frame with a suspension fork and a suspension seat post for a comfortable ride. It features front and rear Promax alloy linear pull brakes and 21 speeds with Shimano components.

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Schwinn 405 Full Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels, Small) Review

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(More customer reviews)As far as frame and shocks no complaints yet but I haven't had it for long took it on two trails and i have already noticed how cheap the parts on this bike are. On the second time I brought it on the trail the rear derailleur hanger has already snapped the pedal broke and both rims are bent. Lastly the front brakes have never stopped like I want them to no matter how much adjusting I do. Other than those no complaints though love the frame n adjustable suspension so I can tighten up for those street rides. Actually rides like a hardtail kinda. But after a few upgrades I think it will be the perfect bike for me anyway. If your thinking about getting one do it don't listen to my complaints because u can upgrade these cheap parts for reasonable prices depending on how extreme u are haha. I just ride to hard for those cheap parts own good

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