First ride review: Schwinn Sidewinder from Walmart 20.6 mile ride. - Page 6 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

01-05-2005, 09:05 PM

On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 14:26:14 -0500, PSB <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Did the 20.6 miles today including a several 100 feet climb within a
>mile and some dirt roads. Bike performed almost perfectly. Gears shifted
>without any problems, brakes worked outstanding. Bike rode real quiet
>except for the 26x1.9 tires humming on the road.

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

>Bike seemed faster on
>the dirt roads than the paved roads but probably just my perception. The
>bike has a front suspension fork but I really don't see the point in it
>on this bike. Only minor problem was the end of the front derailleur
>cable stuck out a little bit and kept hitting the pedals making the
>annoying (click, click, click sound each time the pedal hit). Corrected
>by taking a taking a trash bag twisty and connecting the cable to the
>frame. Might have to adjust the seat angle slightly.

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.

> This bike performed
>great in my opinion on this first ride. Maybe I got a lemon for the
>Roadmaster Mt Fury as someone else had good reports on it. I'll report
>after I reach 100 miles on it.

My rash prediction: it will do just fine.
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01-05-2005, 09:05 PM

On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 14:26:14 -0500, PSB <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Did the 20.6 miles today including a several 100 feet climb within a
>mile and some dirt roads. Bike performed almost perfectly. Gears shifted
>without any problems, brakes worked outstanding. Bike rode real quiet
>except for the 26x1.9 tires humming on the road.

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

>Bike seemed faster on
>the dirt roads than the paved roads but probably just my perception. The
>bike has a front suspension fork but I really don't see the point in it
>on this bike. Only minor problem was the end of the front derailleur
>cable stuck out a little bit and kept hitting the pedals making the
>annoying (click, click, click sound each time the pedal hit). Corrected
>by taking a taking a trash bag twisty and connecting the cable to the
>frame. Might have to adjust the seat angle slightly.

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.

> This bike performed
>great in my opinion on this first ride. Maybe I got a lemon for the
>Roadmaster Mt Fury as someone else had good reports on it. I'll report
>after I reach 100 miles on it.

My rash prediction: it will do just fine.
--
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01-05-2005, 09:05 PM

On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 14:26:14 -0500, PSB <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Did the 20.6 miles today including a several 100 feet climb within a
>mile and some dirt roads. Bike performed almost perfectly. Gears shifted
>without any problems, brakes worked outstanding. Bike rode real quiet
>except for the 26x1.9 tires humming on the road.

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

>Bike seemed faster on
>the dirt roads than the paved roads but probably just my perception. The
>bike has a front suspension fork but I really don't see the point in it
>on this bike. Only minor problem was the end of the front derailleur
>cable stuck out a little bit and kept hitting the pedals making the
>annoying (click, click, click sound each time the pedal hit). Corrected
>by taking a taking a trash bag twisty and connecting the cable to the
>frame. Might have to adjust the seat angle slightly.

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.

> This bike performed
>great in my opinion on this first ride. Maybe I got a lemon for the
>Roadmaster Mt Fury as someone else had good reports on it. I'll report
>after I reach 100 miles on it.

My rash prediction: it will do just fine.
--
Typoes are a feature, not a bug.
Some gardening required to reply via email.
Words processed in a facility that contains nuts.

01-05-2005, 09:06 PM

PSB Wrote:
> Gooserider wrote
>
>
> > My $300 Ibex Corrida is about a hundred times more well built an
> perform
> > better than a $150 Wal - Schwinn
>
> So I assume you have owned a Schwinn from Walmart for quite some tim
> then to make such a statement? I didn't think so. We'll see if m
> Schwinn holds up to the test of time. Maybe it won't. I'll keep postin
> reports on the progress just like others have on their store bough
> bikes
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> Shows your bike to be a road bike. While you would kick my ass on
> paved road, let's take your bike vs my bike on a dirt sandy road her
> i
> South Carolina. You won't make it half a mile. See, I bought my bik
> for the roads I ride on. A road bike don't cut it
>
> But the one thing I noticed, people who actually ride department stor
> bikes on this group have little problems with them. Carl Fogel, Ro
> Hardin among others. Nor do they spend $100's of dollars each year a
> the LBS for tune ups, truings, etc. like many of the roadies who rid
> high priced bikes do.
I have owned and run several thousand miles on several huffys an
good/bad schwinns. For what they are they are decent. They are stil
heavy, poorly engineered for anything but low build cost. Oftentime
they are victim of poor asembly from the store, so I used to have
special department-store-bike tune up package. Gimme 20 and an hour an
I have it up to its potential. The problem is, that is the mos
potential it will have. Mongoose and Schwinn at least allow som
options(like real deraileur mounts, 1-1/8" head tubes, etc.

SO far as the fancy bikes residing in the LBS, I believe it is drive
by the mindset that makes a person(including myself) buy such highe
priced machines. The strive to perfection. I personally have had a sho
tweak bikes a total of 3 times for me, since I rather do it and have th
tools, but almost all of the larger LBS offer 6 months to a year of fre
tune up for any reason service. They tell people to bring them back fo
any questions because they want to preserve the perfection feel.

I will not insult the sub-300 dollar bikes aside to say one analogy
Equate a Dept store bike to a Hyundai car. No matter how good th
warranty claim, it is still a car of the same lesser quality. Som
swear by them, but more hate them.
Equate a Bike Shop bike to say a Porche(roadie) or a Hummer(MTB). D
they break? Yes. Do they suffer inadequacies? Yes. As many?
No

--
Conniebiker

01-05-2005, 09:06 PM

PSB Wrote:
> Gooserider wrote
>
>
> > My $300 Ibex Corrida is about a hundred times more well built an
> perform
> > better than a $150 Wal - Schwinn
>
> So I assume you have owned a Schwinn from Walmart for quite some tim
> then to make such a statement? I didn't think so. We'll see if m
> Schwinn holds up to the test of time. Maybe it won't. I'll keep postin
> reports on the progress just like others have on their store bough
> bikes
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> Shows your bike to be a road bike. While you would kick my ass on
> paved road, let's take your bike vs my bike on a dirt sandy road her
> i
> South Carolina. You won't make it half a mile. See, I bought my bik
> for the roads I ride on. A road bike don't cut it
>
> But the one thing I noticed, people who actually ride department stor
> bikes on this group have little problems with them. Carl Fogel, Ro
> Hardin among others. Nor do they spend $100's of dollars each year a
> the LBS for tune ups, truings, etc. like many of the roadies who rid
> high priced bikes do.
I have owned and run several thousand miles on several huffys an
good/bad schwinns. For what they are they are decent. They are stil
heavy, poorly engineered for anything but low build cost. Oftentime
they are victim of poor asembly from the store, so I used to have
special department-store-bike tune up package. Gimme 20 and an hour an
I have it up to its potential. The problem is, that is the mos
potential it will have. Mongoose and Schwinn at least allow som
options(like real deraileur mounts, 1-1/8" head tubes, etc.

SO far as the fancy bikes residing in the LBS, I believe it is drive
by the mindset that makes a person(including myself) buy such highe
priced machines. The strive to perfection. I personally have had a sho
tweak bikes a total of 3 times for me, since I rather do it and have th
tools, but almost all of the larger LBS offer 6 months to a year of fre
tune up for any reason service. They tell people to bring them back fo
any questions because they want to preserve the perfection feel.

I will not insult the sub-300 dollar bikes aside to say one analogy
Equate a Dept store bike to a Hyundai car. No matter how good th
warranty claim, it is still a car of the same lesser quality. Som
swear by them, but more hate them.
Equate a Bike Shop bike to say a Porche(roadie) or a Hummer(MTB). D
they break? Yes. Do they suffer inadequacies? Yes. As many?
No

--
Conniebiker

01-05-2005, 09:06 PM

PSB Wrote:
> Gooserider wrote
>
>
> > My $300 Ibex Corrida is about a hundred times more well built an
> perform
> > better than a $150 Wal - Schwinn
>
> So I assume you have owned a Schwinn from Walmart for quite some tim
> then to make such a statement? I didn't think so. We'll see if m
> Schwinn holds up to the test of time. Maybe it won't. I'll keep postin
> reports on the progress just like others have on their store bough
> bikes
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> Shows your bike to be a road bike. While you would kick my ass on
> paved road, let's take your bike vs my bike on a dirt sandy road her
> i
> South Carolina. You won't make it half a mile. See, I bought my bik
> for the roads I ride on. A road bike don't cut it
>
> But the one thing I noticed, people who actually ride department stor
> bikes on this group have little problems with them. Carl Fogel, Ro
> Hardin among others. Nor do they spend $100's of dollars each year a
> the LBS for tune ups, truings, etc. like many of the roadies who rid
> high priced bikes do.
I have owned and run several thousand miles on several huffys an
good/bad schwinns. For what they are they are decent. They are stil
heavy, poorly engineered for anything but low build cost. Oftentime
they are victim of poor asembly from the store, so I used to have
special department-store-bike tune up package. Gimme 20 and an hour an
I have it up to its potential. The problem is, that is the mos
potential it will have. Mongoose and Schwinn at least allow som
options(like real deraileur mounts, 1-1/8" head tubes, etc.

SO far as the fancy bikes residing in the LBS, I believe it is drive
by the mindset that makes a person(including myself) buy such highe
priced machines. The strive to perfection. I personally have had a sho
tweak bikes a total of 3 times for me, since I rather do it and have th
tools, but almost all of the larger LBS offer 6 months to a year of fre
tune up for any reason service. They tell people to bring them back fo
any questions because they want to preserve the perfection feel.

I will not insult the sub-300 dollar bikes aside to say one analogy
Equate a Dept store bike to a Hyundai car. No matter how good th
warranty claim, it is still a car of the same lesser quality. Som
swear by them, but more hate them.
Equate a Bike Shop bike to say a Porche(roadie) or a Hummer(MTB). D
they break? Yes. Do they suffer inadequacies? Yes. As many?
No

--
Conniebiker

01-05-2005, 09:06 PM

PSB Wrote:
> Gooserider wrote
>
>
> > My $300 Ibex Corrida is about a hundred times more well built an
> perform
> > better than a $150 Wal - Schwinn
>
> So I assume you have owned a Schwinn from Walmart for quite some tim
> then to make such a statement? I didn't think so. We'll see if m
> Schwinn holds up to the test of time. Maybe it won't. I'll keep postin
> reports on the progress just like others have on their store bough
> bikes
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> Shows your bike to be a road bike. While you would kick my ass on
> paved road, let's take your bike vs my bike on a dirt sandy road her
> i
> South Carolina. You won't make it half a mile. See, I bought my bik
> for the roads I ride on. A road bike don't cut it
>
> But the one thing I noticed, people who actually ride department stor
> bikes on this group have little problems with them. Carl Fogel, Ro
> Hardin among others. Nor do they spend $100's of dollars each year a
> the LBS for tune ups, truings, etc. like many of the roadies who rid
> high priced bikes do.
I have owned and run several thousand miles on several huffys an
good/bad schwinns. For what they are they are decent. They are stil
heavy, poorly engineered for anything but low build cost. Oftentime
they are victim of poor asembly from the store, so I used to have
special department-store-bike tune up package. Gimme 20 and an hour an
I have it up to its potential. The problem is, that is the mos
potential it will have. Mongoose and Schwinn at least allow som
options(like real deraileur mounts, 1-1/8" head tubes, etc.

SO far as the fancy bikes residing in the LBS, I believe it is drive
by the mindset that makes a person(including myself) buy such highe
priced machines. The strive to perfection. I personally have had a sho
tweak bikes a total of 3 times for me, since I rather do it and have th
tools, but almost all of the larger LBS offer 6 months to a year of fre
tune up for any reason service. They tell people to bring them back fo
any questions because they want to preserve the perfection feel.

I will not insult the sub-300 dollar bikes aside to say one analogy
Equate a Dept store bike to a Hyundai car. No matter how good th
warranty claim, it is still a car of the same lesser quality. Som
swear by them, but more hate them.
Equate a Bike Shop bike to say a Porche(roadie) or a Hummer(MTB). D
they break? Yes. Do they suffer inadequacies? Yes. As many?
No

--
Conniebiker

01-05-2005, 09:06 PM

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 13:49:42 +1100, Cyclist14
<Cyclist14.1if2mn@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:

> :-)Cheapo Bikes do not get as hard a use as high end road bikes
Huh?

>and also for a High-end bike to be lightwieght you must sacrifice some
>durability.
Could you explain what durability has to be sacrificed? I guess it
would help to know what you consider a high-end bike and what you
consider lightweight.

>Cheapo bikes also have everything made of steel and
>rejected tubing and they wiegh a ton and a half. If you want a good ,
>reliable bike don't go below $300.00 anything below that number is
>junk.
Rejected tubing? And where did you come up with the $300 amount?
>
>Including Huffys

>Cyclist 14
Is 14 your age?

Life is Good!
Jeff

01-05-2005, 09:06 PM

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 13:49:42 +1100, Cyclist14
<Cyclist14.1if2mn@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:

> :-)Cheapo Bikes do not get as hard a use as high end road bikes
Huh?

>and also for a High-end bike to be lightwieght you must sacrifice some
>durability.
Could you explain what durability has to be sacrificed? I guess it
would help to know what you consider a high-end bike and what you
consider lightweight.

>Cheapo bikes also have everything made of steel and
>rejected tubing and they wiegh a ton and a half. If you want a good ,
>reliable bike don't go below $300.00 anything below that number is
>junk.
Rejected tubing? And where did you come up with the $300 amount?
>
>Including Huffys

>Cyclist 14
Is 14 your age?

Life is Good!
Jeff

01-05-2005, 09:06 PM

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 13:49:42 +1100, Cyclist14
<Cyclist14.1if2mn@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:

> :-)Cheapo Bikes do not get as hard a use as high end road bikes
Huh?

>and also for a High-end bike to be lightwieght you must sacrifice some
>durability.
Could you explain what durability has to be sacrificed? I guess it
would help to know what you consider a high-end bike and what you
consider lightweight.

>Cheapo bikes also have everything made of steel and
>rejected tubing and they wiegh a ton and a half. If you want a good ,
>reliable bike don't go below $300.00 anything below that number is
>junk.
Rejected tubing? And where did you come up with the $300 amount?
>
>Including Huffys

>Cyclist 14
Is 14 your age?

Life is Good!
Jeff