Low end schwinn...
 

Just a few word for the one wondering if they should buy those bike.My
answer is yes.

I bought mine over one month ago Schwinn Sierra and I am fully satisfied, so
satisfied that I am riding everyday, and that by itslef is unbelievable.

I agree that it is maybe not the best quality, but if that is enough to make
you start excersizing again go for it.

I'm pretty sure they will last but only with good maintenance, and if not ?
so be it I will ditch it.

Specialist, you will probably laugh at the spec below, but for now its
sufficient .


MSRP: $299.99
Year: 2004




Features:
TIG-welded N'Litened 26" custom drawn frame is light and strong.
Full braze-on mounts for accessories provided.


SRAM 21-speed 4.0 with 4.0 Pro rotational shifter with Schwinn
AutoPilot ergonomic grips provide superior comfort with our without gloves.


SuperSoft mattress saddle mounted on a suspension seatpost gives
2-stage progressive comfort and shock absorption.





Specifications:

Size(s) Men's: Sm (15") Med (17") Lrg (19") XL (21")
Women's: Sm (15") Med (18")
Color(s) Available in both Pearl Silver w/ Pearl Mirror Blue or
Pearl Silver w/ Cabernet
Frame Schwinn Custom Drawn 'N'Litened' Gold Label aluminum with
Schwinn comfort geometry, removable derailleur hanger, rack and WB bosses
Fork RST CT COM C4 One piece alloy lowers, coil spring / 50mm
travel, mini-boots
Crankset SR/Suntour XCC-100, 48T,38T,28T w/ chainguard (improved
shifting for 2004)
Bottom Bracket VP Semi-Cartridge 68mm w/ 3SB axle
Pedals Nylon dual-compound comfort pedal
Front Derailleur Shimano C-051 31.8 top pull men's, 31.8 down
pull women's
Rear Derailleur SRAM ESP 4.0
Shifters SRAM ESP 4.0 Pro 21-speed w/ proprietary Schwinn Auto
Pilot ergonomic shift cover
Freewheel Shimano MegaRange 7-speed freewheel 13-34
Chain UG-50
Rims Alex Y2000 single wall anodized
Tires 26" x 1.9" smooth rolling Auto Pilot all weather Touring
Front Hub Formula sealed alloy w/ alloy QR
Rear Hub Formula sealed alloy threaded w/ alloy QR
Spokes Stainless steel 14 gauge
Nipples CP Brass
Front Brake Tektro alloy linear pull w/ linear spring, power
modulator & Multi-Condition pads.
Rear Brake Tektro alloy linear pull w/ linear spring, and
Multi-Condition pads
Brake Levers Tektro alloy composite 3-finger w/ reach adjust and
Krayton insert
Handlebar Hi-Ten steel, 50mm rise, 24 degree bend, 620mm wide
Stem Alloy adjustable, 55 degree movement w/ 180mm quill
insertion and front-load cap, sized to frame
Grips Schwinn Auto Pilot ergonomic
Headset 1 1/8" sealed
Saddle Schwinn Super Soft w/ dual density base and coil spring
suspension
Seat Post Alloy suspension with micro adjust head, pre-load
adjust w/ 35mm travel 26.8 x 330mm
Seat Clamp Alloy clamp and QR

Low end schwinn...
 

"rick" rick @ nowhere.com wrote in message
...
Just a few word for the one wondering if they should buy those bike.My
answer is yes.

If you bought your Schwinn at a bike shop, it's not even close in quality to
what's available at WalMart. A bike shop entry level Schwinn is comparable
to any other entry level bike shop bikes, be it Trek, Giant,
Cannondale(well, maybe not Cannondale).

Low end schwinn...
 

"gooserider" wrote in message
. ..

"rick" rick @ nowhere.com wrote in message
...
Just a few word for the one wondering if they should buy those bike.My
answer is yes.

If you bought your Schwinn at a bike shop, it's not even close in quality
to
what's available at WalMart. A bike shop entry level Schwinn is comparable
to any other entry level bike shop bikes, be it Trek, Giant,
Cannondale(well, maybe not Cannondale).


Check the components. My wife's Walmart Schwinn from last year has the
same, or slightly better components than my daughter's low-end LBS bike
bought a year earlier--read derailleur is up one step in the Shimano
food-chain over the LBS bike, the front fork is also one notch up (same
brand but cast alum parts instead of painted steel). Same with the brakes.
The Schwinn also has two sets of braze-ons vs one on my daughter's bike and
a threadless rather than threaded headset. The one exception to that rule
is that the Schwinn has a quick release front wheel only. Overall, though,
I think the Schwinn was a heck of a deal for $149. The main downside is no
free LBS tune-ups -- you have to do that yourself (which I don't really
mind).

Low end schwinn...
 

gooserider wrote:
"rick" rick @ nowhere.com wrote in message
...

Just a few word for the one wondering if they should buy those bike.My
answer is yes.


If you bought your Schwinn at a bike shop, it's not even close in quality to
what's available at WalMart. A bike shop entry level Schwinn is comparable
to any other entry level bike shop bikes, be it Trek, Giant,
Cannondale(well, maybe not Cannondale).

Hm. Why not Cannondale? Honest curiosity here.

-km

--
the black rose
proud to be owned by a yorkie
http://community.webshots.com/user/blackrosequilts

Low end schwinn...
 

the black rose wrote:
Hm. Why not Cannondale? Honest curiosity here.

Do they even make cheap entry level bikes?

Low end schwinn...
 

the black rose wrote:

gooserider wrote:

A bike shop entry level Schwinn is comparable
to any other entry level bike shop bikes, be it Trek, Giant,
Cannondale(well, maybe not Cannondale).

Hm. Why not Cannondale? Honest curiosity here.

Because entry level Cannondales are a cut above the run-o-mill entry
level bikes. For many years, all Cannondales of a given species
sported the same kind of USA-made frame, only with different paint
colors and parts selections. The fancy models these days are
distinguished not by craftsmanship or finish, but just by obsessively
"lightweighted" designs.

Even now the cheapest Cannondale bikes sport top quality hand-welded
and hand-finished aluminum frames made in the USA. As a result, they
don't start as cheap as other makes-- so you could say that they just
don't make any entry level bikes.

Chalo Colina

Low end schwinn...
 

Chalo wrote:
the black rose wrote:

gooserider wrote:

A bike shop entry level Schwinn is comparable
to any other entry level bike shop bikes, be it Trek, Giant,
Cannondale(well, maybe not Cannondale).

Hm. Why not Cannondale? Honest curiosity here.


Because entry level Cannondales are a cut above the run-o-mill entry
level bikes. For many years, all Cannondales of a given species
sported the same kind of USA-made frame, only with different paint
colors and parts selections. The fancy models these days are
distinguished not by craftsmanship or finish, but just by obsessively
"lightweighted" designs.

Even now the cheapest Cannondale bikes sport top quality hand-welded
and hand-finished aluminum frames made in the USA. As a result, they
don't start as cheap as other makes-- so you could say that they just
don't make any entry level bikes.

Ah, okay, that makes sense. I guess I was wondering if it was
anti-C'dale bias or something.

-km

--
the black rose
proud to be owned by a yorkie
http://community.webshots.com/user/blackrosequilts

Low end schwinn...
 

"the black rose" wrote in message
.. .
gooserider wrote:
"rick" rick @ nowhere.com wrote in message
...

Just a few word for the one wondering if they should buy those bike.My
answer is yes.


If you bought your Schwinn at a bike shop, it's not even close in
quality to
what's available at WalMart. A bike shop entry level Schwinn is
comparable
to any other entry level bike shop bikes, be it Trek, Giant,
Cannondale(well, maybe not Cannondale).

Hm. Why not Cannondale? Honest curiosity here.


Because all Cannondales have USA made hand welded frames, while the other
manufacturers use cheaper frames for their entry level bikes. Not that you
can really get a bad bike from an LBS. But Cannondale is the only big
manufacturer that equips every bike they make with a US made frame,
regardless of price level.

Low end schwinn...
 

"Mark Weaver" wrote in message
...

"gooserider" wrote in message
. ..

"rick" rick @ nowhere.com wrote in message
...
Just a few word for the one wondering if they should buy those bike.My
answer is yes.

If you bought your Schwinn at a bike shop, it's not even close in
quality
to
what's available at WalMart. A bike shop entry level Schwinn is
comparable
to any other entry level bike shop bikes, be it Trek, Giant,
Cannondale(well, maybe not Cannondale).


Check the components. My wife's Walmart Schwinn from last year has the
same, or slightly better components than my daughter's low-end LBS bike
bought a year earlier--read derailleur is up one step in the Shimano
food-chain over the LBS bike, the front fork is also one notch up (same
brand but cast alum parts instead of painted steel). Same with the
brakes.
The Schwinn also has two sets of braze-ons vs one on my daughter's bike
and
a threadless rather than threaded headset. The one exception to that rule
is that the Schwinn has a quick release front wheel only. Overall,
though,
I think the Schwinn was a heck of a deal for $149. The main downside is
no
free LBS tune-ups -- you have to do that yourself (which I don't really
mind).

I accompanied my friend when he purchased his Schwinn Sidewinder from Wal
Mart. I found his bike to be a heavy, poorly performing tank. I do not doubt
what you're saying, but his bike was a piece of junk. Maybe things have
changed?

Low end schwinn...
 

On Sat, 07 Aug 2004 23:33:10 GMT, "gooserider"
wrote:


Because all Cannondales have USA made hand welded frames, while the other
manufacturers use cheaper frames for their entry level bikes. Not that you
can really get a bad bike from an LBS. But Cannondale is the only big
manufacturer that equips every bike they make with a US made frame,
regardless of price level.

....But if my frame is well-made and well-aligned, do I care where it
was made?

-Luigi