Cycling Forums - View Single Post - First ride review: Schwinn Sidewinder from Walmart 20.6 mile ride.

01-06-2005, 11:24 AM

Werehatrack wrote:
>
> $15 for a pair of slicks will take care of that. Your wrists and
> shoulders will thank you if you ride very far.

I'll be getting them real soon and compare the difference. I just wonder
how the slicks are going to perform on some of the muddy sandy non-paved
roads that are around here.

> Be aware that while the Schwinn's seat tends to have a better clamp
> that the ones used on many Roadmasters, these still tend not to grip
> well if undertightened. Carry a wrench for the through-bolt on the
> clamp for the first few rides, and check the tightness after the first
> ride even if it seems OK.

Thanks for the advice. I do carry a basic set of tools with me. I
checked the seat today in fact, still tight. Of course, I've adjusted
the seat manually after I bought it so I know I put it back on tight. >
>
> My rash prediction: it will do just fine.

For what I am going to use it for, I'm sure it will. I'm not planning on
jumping curbs or riding offroad in Moab, Utah or riding in a peloton
with roadies at 20mph. Considering I am on fixed income, I'll be okay on
the Schwinn. Thanks!

01-06-2005, 11:24 AM	#124 (permalink)
GPSBlake Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First ride review: Schwinn Sidewinder from Walmart 20.6 mileride. Werehatrack wrote: > > $15 for a pair of slicks will take care of that. Your wrists and > shoulders will thank you if you ride very far. I'll be getting them real soon and compare the difference. I just wonder how the slicks are going to perform on some of the muddy sandy non-paved roads that are around here. > Be aware that while the Schwinn's seat tends to have a better clamp > that the ones used on many Roadmasters, these still tend not to grip > well if undertightened. Carry a wrench for the through-bolt on the > clamp for the first few rides, and check the tightness after the first > ride even if it seems OK. Thanks for the advice. I do carry a basic set of tools with me. I checked the seat today in fact, still tight. Of course, I've adjusted the seat manually after I bought it so I know I put it back on tight. > > > My rash prediction: it will do just fine. For what I am going to use it for, I'm sure it will. I'm not planning on jumping curbs or riding offroad in Moab, Utah or riding in a peloton with roadies at 20mph. Considering I am on fixed income, I'll be okay on the Schwinn. Thanks!