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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 |
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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). |
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"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). |
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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 |
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the black rose wrote:
Hm. Why not Cannondale? Honest curiosity here. Do they even make cheap entry level bikes? |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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. |
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"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? |
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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 |
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