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Home > Schwinn Crest Urban Women's Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels)
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Schwinn Crest Urban Women's Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels)
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- Women's hybrid bike with 17-inch aluminum hybrid frame
- TX-31 rear derailleur and SRAM 21-speed grip shifters
- SR Suntour suspension fork and steel-cage platform pedals
- 700cc rims and smooth-rolling 700 x 38c hybrid tires
- Schwinn hybrid saddle; alloy linear pull brakes
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Product Description:
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Schwinn Men's Aluminum hybrid Frame w/ Front Suspension Fork; Alloy Adjustable Stem w/ 20mm Rise Comfort Bar; Shimano TX-31 Rear Derailleur w/SRAM Grip Shift Shifters; Alloy Linear Pull; Suntour Alloy Crank; Aero 24 spoke alloy wheels, suspension seat post, Fenders, and rear rackHeight 43Width 25.5Style Cross-CommuterColor Light Green
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Whether you're commuting to work or cruising around town, the Schwinn Crest urban women's hybrid bike offers a comfortably smooth ride. The Crest is outfitted with a 17-inch aluminum hybrid frame and an SR Suntour front suspension fork, helping the bike hold up to shocks from bumpy or rough terrain. The Shimano TX-31 rear derailleur and SRAM 21-speed grip shifters, meanwhile, give you a host of gear options for flat or hilly rides. And riders will love the 700cc rims and 700 x 38c hybrid tires, which are thinner than mountain bike tires but sturdier than most road bike options. Other features include an SR Suntour front derailleur, an alloy adjustable stem with a 30mm rise comfort bar, and alloy linear pull brakes. Specifications
- Frame: 17-inch aluminum hybrid
- Fork: SR Suntour suspension
- Crankset: Suntour alloy with 28/38/48T
- Bottom bracket: Cotterless 3-piece
- Pedals: Steel-cage platform pedal
- Front derailleur: SR Suntour
- Rear derailleur: Shimano TX-31
- Shifters: SRAM grip shift
- Cog set: 13-28, 7-speed freewheel
- Chain: KMC Z-51
- Rims: Alloy, with 24-hole grouped spokes and ground sidewalls
- Hubs: Alloy with front QR
- Spokes: 14G black
- Tires: 700 x 38c hybrid
- Brakes: Alloy linear pull
- Brake levers: Alloy 4 finger
- Handlebar: Schwinn hybrid riser bar
- Stem: Alloy adjustable
- Grip: Schwinn dual-density Kraton
- Saddle: Schwinn hybrid
- Seat post: Alloy
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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 comfortable and smooth ride, July 8, 2009
By Molasses Lindsay
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This bike is a perfect combination of features:
-substantial wheels stand up to cracks and dips in the road
-adjustable handlebars allow for a more or less upright riding position (I love to cruise with a tall straight spine... hate hunching my back on other bikes)
-shocks on the front wheel and under the seat make for a smooth ride despite potholes
-wide comfortable seat doesn't dig in to the wrong "parts"; instead, there's some nice padding under the sit bones
-plastic guard protects pants from getting caught in the chains
I've been riding my new bike to work every day through the city, where I encounter all sorts of conditions; the bike gets me through them all pretty comfortably. Pedaling up hills has never been easier and I don't even have to stand. The brakes are responsive and smooth. This is a hardcore comfort bike.
64 of 65 people found the above review helpful.
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 Good for the price but not great., August 23, 2009
By Michael L. (Murrieta, CA)
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Con:
1. weight slightly on heavy side. close to ~40lbs. so going up hill might be little bit challenging.
2. Grip shift is OK but prefer trigger shifter "Schwinn Broadway" has that feature [...]. Faster gear shift with trigger shift.
3. Minor thing but unlike Giant, Kenda tire does not provide "self sealing tube"
4. Water cage position of the bike is too low (awkward position). Instead get a water bladder back pack.
Pro:
1. Good components overall.
2. Comfortable..front shocks and seat shock are mediocre.
3. Good pedals (metallic vs. cheap plastics)
4. Fenders keeping from dirt and other element is good and so is carrying cage.
5. Does come with kick stand
Overall relative good buy but I wouldn't pay more than $300.00 for this bike. Wait until it gets $250 or lower.
Assembly wasn't hard...it took 30 minutes. Didn't even have to read the instruction...well packaged. Allen wrench is all you need.
59 of 62 people found the above review helpful.
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Good for the price but not great., August 23, 2009
By Michael L. (Murrieta, CA)
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Con:
1. weight slightly on heavy side. close to ~40lbs. so going up hill might be little bit challenging.
2. Grip shift is OK but prefer trigger shifter "Schwinn Broadway" has that feature [...]. Faster gear shift with trigger shift.
3. Minor thing but unlike Giant, Kenda tire does not provide "self sealing tube"
4. Water cage position of the bike is too low (awkward position). Instead get a water bladder back pack.
Pro:
1. Good components overall.
2. Comfortable..front shocks and seat shock are mediocre.
3. Good pedals (metallic vs. cheap plastics)
4. Fenders keeping from dirt and other element is good and so is carrying cage.
5. Does come with kick stand
Overall relative good buy but I wouldn't pay more than $300.00 for this bike. Wait until it gets $250 or lower.
Assembly wasn't hard...it took 30 minutes. Didn't even have to read the instruction...well packaged. Allen wrench is all you need.
45 of 48 people found the above review helpful.
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My first Bike, July 4, 2009
By C. A. BERGH
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I am so happy with this bike. The only thing to irked me is it is now $50 less than what I paid for it. But what can I say, I still like this bike. I was a little challenged when I realized there was partial assembly required. I would have liked more directions on putting on the front tire. Once assesmbled I took it to a bike mechanic and had the assembly work checked over and he told me it was all good. I like that the bike as a rear fender rack, I like that it has fenders both front and back. The seat is so comfortable LADIES this is the bike seat for us. I am still getting down shifting, but any problems I have with shifting is about me and not this bike. The handle bar shifters work well. But I can see that sometime in the future I will have thumb shifters installed (this is for the ergonomics of it for me as I am an older bike rider). If you are looking for a versatile bike that can do some urban trail riding and just get you around the neighborhood. Then you will like this bike.
29 of 29 people found the above review helpful.
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Wonderful Bike for the Price, July 6, 2009
By Gary D. Fitzgerald (Greensboro, GA)
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My wife and I decided to purchase bikes to expand our exercise options. Neither of us had ridden in decades, but our son is an avid cyclist and he suggested we look at Hybrids. After looking at several options, we decided to purchase both a Men's and Women's version of this bike and we couldn't be happier. They're relatively lightweight and the components all appear to be of fairly high quality for a bike priced in this range.
The limited assembly was easy, although I must say the 1st one took me longer than the 15 minutes referenced by the original reviewer. Almost everything is adjustable for comfort, and like the original reviewer on the men's version, we too took off the fenders and like the result. It would have been nice if Schwinn had included a couple of allen wrenches, and maybe a pouch to carry them in, since that is the tool most often needed for assembly and adjustments.
We have been riding for a couple of weeks now and really like the way the bikes handle. I'm a big guy, well over 200lbs, yet the ride is smooth and comfortable. We are amazed at how those gears smooth out the hills. Most of our riding is on pavement, but we have ridden on some gravel/dirt roads, and the "Hybrid" tires performed well.
My wife and I agree that this is definitely a great bike for the price
29 of 30 people found the above review helpful.
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 WARNING: THIS BIKE WILL RUST WITHIN 9 MONTHS, January 9, 2010
By J. C. (mandeville, la)
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I looked at bikes at several local bike shops but couldn't really tell from riding why I should spend an additional $200.00 or more on another brand. This one has everything (and more) that I wanted. Shock absorbers in the comfortable seat and handlebars, gear shifters, a more upright sitting position...a nice ride for taking in the scenery or getting a good workout. Thanks to other reviewers, I knew I couldn't go wrong ordering this online. My husband is handy so assembling it didn't take too long. I love this bike! *****UPDATE 9/29/2010: MY GARAGE KEPT BIKE HAS RUST ALL OVER IT. THIS PAST JUNE WAS LAST TIME I RODE IT. TOOK IT OUT TODAY AND NOTICED RUST ALL OVER IT. WE HAVE 4 BIKES IN OUR GARAGE (ONE OF WHICH IS MY HUSBAND'S 28 YEAR OLD SCHWINN TEN SPEED) AND THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS RUSTED. AM GOING TO CONTACT SCHWINN FOR REPLACEMENT. WILL UPDATE AGAIN LATER.*****
17 of 17 people found the above review helpful.
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Excellent commuter bike for women, January 16, 2010
By Cynthia R. (Burlington, Vermont)
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This is really a great bike, and I've owned some great bikes. It does not come with model specific instructions, but it's not to difficult for anyone who has ever raised or lowerd a seat or handlebars or changed a flat tire. Be sure to have your allen wrenches ready. You will have to put on the handlebars, the front fender and wheel, the seat and the pedals (I added toe clips to my pedals). This is a good solid commuter bike for the price.
UPDATE: I have been riding this bike for a few months now through the Vermont winter. I still love it. I fell on a patch of ice on this bike hard enough to break a bone in my left hand. The front wheel went a bit out of wack and I ended up doing a little bit of work on it - nothing major. Still, I have the skills to do the work myself. If I had to take it to a bike shop it still would have been worth the money to repair it. Even with the added expense, this bike is saving me much bus fare and will pay for itself in the first year. I used a milk crate to add a basket to the back rack. This is still the best commuter bike I have ever had, and I have had bikes that cost a great deal more than this one did. I still say BUY BUY BUY!!!
14 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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great bike for a great price, September 16, 2009
By Swapna (SFO, CA)
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This bike has met all my expectations and its a great bike to ride. The package was good and there was no damage. Very easy to put together. Schwinn has great customer service as there was some issue with the front wheel and they send a replacement for it thru FedEx in a day!!
8 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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 Great bike for the price, October 4, 2010
By VDT
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I bought this bike because it comes with a lot of the extra things I wanted (a rack, fenders, etc.) and it was a great price. (I bought it for about $300.) It's a great commuter bike.
Reasons I love this bike:
* It's really comfortable to ride. It is configured for a more upright riding position than my old mountain bike and that takes pressure off my wrists.
* Everything is very adjustable. The stem can be adjusted to make the handlebars closer or farther away to make a more comfortable ride. The seat is very easy to raise or lower.
* The seat is the most comfortable bike seat I have ever had.
* The hybrid tires are fast on pavement, but handle my gravel driveway and all the potholes on the road well.
A few little things you probably want to know:
* Be ready to do a little adjusting on some things. The brakes on mine are a little off center and the wheels aren't quite true so they rub a little. I need to adjust the brakes and the spokes. You'll definitely need to turn the handlebars right-side-up because they pack them in a really weird configuration.
* The color is a lot brighter than it shows up on the website, but it's not hideous.
* The front wheel has a quick-release spindle, but the back requires two wrenches to get it off if you have to change a flat.
* It doesn't come with a water bottle holder. I thought that was weird, considering all the other things it comes with. There are holes in the frame where you can attach a water bottle holder, though.
* It's kind of heavy (but not as heavy as Amazon says for the shipping weight). It's not heavy enough to make it hard to pedal uphill, though.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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really great but I had a few problems, December 22, 2009
By Dillon Vado
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Since you're ordering this online it will obviously come in the mail. The problem I'm having is that they shipped it with the chain on and gears in place and all that. But i think somewhere in transit it got a little bent and it totally doesn't shift correctly. So nothing to do with this specific bike but that is the danger of buying a bike online just fyi to anybody interested. Other than that the thing looks great. I bought it for my girlfriend and I'm going to give it to her for christmas so I think she will like it (if i can get the gears to work.) Overall great bike for most females, try to find a store to buy it from instead of shipping it though it's kind of risky.
6 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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Frustrating Assembly, August 14, 2009
By Fiberfiend
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Before you purchase this bike, make sure you have a variety of Allen keys (4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm) as well as open-end and box end wrenches (9mm, 10mm, 14mm and 15mm) on hand in addition to a screwdriver and wire cutter as there are no tools provided. My old bike wrenches did not work with this new bike. I was disappointed that the documentation from Schwinn was not product-specific and did not offer photo's of the correct assembly. Amazingly, the thing that took me the longest to do was the 'quick-release' front wheel. I had an older Schwinn with the same Quick Release that took no time at all to put onto the bike's front fork. The fit is a bit fussy on this one.
6 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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Great bike for the price!!, June 6, 2010
By L. Minniear (where the heck is Parma MI?)
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I just returned from the first 20 mile ride on this bike and I must say it was great. I have always had men's bikes(10 speeds & mountain bikes) and this is my first woman's bike. I am 5'5" and it fits me perfectly. The gearing is great for urban riding and I can ride in a more upright position, something I could not do on my mountain bike. I find the fenders and rear rack a real plus. My husband assembled the bike in about half an hour and with a little tweeking of the derailleurs it was ready to go. Amazon had the best price and shipping was realitively quick. Great value for the price. The only drawback I see is the water bottle mount is very low and in between the frame so I don't know if I will install a holder. My old bike had thumb shifters which I prefere but I will get used to the twist shift. I don't think that you will be disappointed with this bike. Cute color too sort of a bug green!
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Love this bike!, April 18, 2010
By Cindy L. Dailey
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For the price, this bike cannot be beat. I am so pleased with the way it looks and it handles really well. Once assembled, I took it to a bike shop for a little fine tuning. The guy said it was a very good bike, with really nice components. If you are not a serious biker, this is a great choice.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Bike!, August 15, 2009
By G. Elixman (Spokane, WA)
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I just purchased this to re-introduce myself to bike riding and wanted something that was comfortable, well built but with a smaller price tag. I love the fact that it came with fenders and a rack. Assembly was a bit tricky but my husband did the work and with a little patience it all went together, but as other reviewers stated, it would really help if it came with step by step instructions instead of just the owners manual that is generic for numerous Schwinn. To be on the safe side take it to a local bike shop and they can make sure its setup correctly.
4 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Love the bike, hate the tubes!, March 3, 2011
By J. Pittmon
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Here's some helpful numbers for those who buy this bike. 1-800-626-2811. That's the number for Pacific cycle. You will need this number to buy extra tubes. Don't do what I did and go all over town, and the internet looking for replacement tubes as you will not find them. I called all my local bike shops to no avail, they did say this problem is getting worse, as in more people asking for this type of tube and they don't have them.
Pros: Awesome bike.
Cons: Tubes are very hard to come by if you don't read this review. I ordered 8 so I know I'll have extra. They don't have thorn resistant yet, but maybe soon.
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A few problems, but over all a good bike, February 18, 2011
By brightirene
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I bought this bike last June when walking just wasn't cutting it anymore.
Pros:
Fast- it has 21 gears and it's meant more for speed, not at all as slow as a cruiser.
Reliable- i've beaten this poor bike up and it took the hits like a champ: crashing it, knocking it down, etc.
Handles New Orleans roads decently- despite it's thin tires, it goes over bumps pretty smoothly.
Pretty good gear shifting- a little difficult sometimes, but over all pretty awesome.
Awesome metal peddles- not those cheap plastic pedals that eventually crack. really sturdy.
Cons:
Heavy- biking uphill is semi difficult with a bike that weighs 45 pounds, but it could be worse.
Rusts easily- after 8 months of riding it, it was COVERED in rust.
Brakes- the brakes are good, but it's really difficult finding the sweet spot to where your brakes work awesomely and your front tire can still come off without having to tweak the brakes. really annoying.
Bolts- some of the bolts didn't even come with the bike and some mysteriously disappeared while riding.
Over all, it's a good bike. It is fast and sturdy. Just make sure to wipe it down when you get out of the rain. Don't ride in the sand because the tires are too thin. Don't worry about your tires when going over big bumps, they can handle it. However, it just got stolen and for me, the pros didn't outweigh the cons enough to buy the same bike again.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Great commute bike, February 11, 2010
By Birdie (TX , United States)
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This is a great bike at a great price. It is a little bigger/heavier than my last bike, but it's great for getting to work and for working out on my trainer at home.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Smooth Cruisin, August 23, 2009
By women in shoe (NYC)
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"I LOVE THIS BIKE!! First off it's stlylish. sturdy and strong. I brought a trailer for my kids to haul daily and this bike just makes it feel like there is no effort nessecary to pull or menuver. I have gotten many compliments on this bike, I reccomend to all. Thanks Amazon for fitting me with such a great blike at an even greater price:).
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Bike for the Price, April 10, 2011
By ash
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I believe this is a great bike for the price, IF you want a commuter bike. Looking for a lightweight road demon, find something else. It is a heavy bike, but for a daily commute in the city, you should want that. (Good enough for the Danes and Dutch!)Honestly, you won't find a bike like this for the price in other places. I wanted a nice dutch style city bike but they are way too the hell expensive(800+), and other bikes in my price range didn't have the features that a bike commuter should want: chainguard, backrack, fenders, upright seating position. The shifting can be harsh, and I'm sure the components are not as nice as you would get with another bike. BUT, the tradeoff is a bike that can handle your daily life. I've hauled a gallon of milk and a six pack of beer on this thing. I've passed lycra clad men in heels, ok maybe they were tuckered out and I was just getting started, point is, I've had very little trouble with this bike.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Great bike for price, September 17, 2010
By FD
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I bought this as a present for my wife, and she absolutely loves it, no problems so far after 3 months of use.
Assembly is relatively straight forward. I'm slow and cautious, so it took about 90 minutes to put together, then another 2-3 hours to adjust the gears and brakes (an essential part of the process). Someone not doing this for the first time and with a bike stand could do it much faster. I was following the step by step directions on [...]. I needed a screwdriver, adjustable wrench, and set of alan keys.
The only cons are the weight, it is a little bit heavy, and the twist-grip gear system. This isn't a bike for serious distance or daily commuting. But the price is pretty much unbeatable for a very pretty bike that comes fully equipped.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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so good so far, July 27, 2010
By Im A Dreamer (Ogden, UT United States)
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I really like this bike, the only problems I have had with it are after a couple rides, learning the gears, I had to get them adjusted by a shop, random gears kept slipping. After our second ride the front mud guard fell off I blame my husband for not tightening the nut tight enough and on the same ride a screw in the seat that goes into the springs fell out. After a call to Amazon they credited me (instead of me returning the whole bike instead of just the seat) enough to go buy myself a new seat and have a little left over.
Also over all my husband said this bike was a piece of cake to put together, he thought it would be a (his saying) a two beer project and it was only half a beer
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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so far so good, August 11, 2011
By Ken
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So far, I think the bike is nice for the price. I. Bought the bike for my wife, to pedal around the neighborhood. It fits the bill. Do know that the bike is aluminum and plastic. The tires are a llittle cheap and you might think about upgrading to a kevlar type, if you run into flats. But overall, it's good. I'll give it 4 stars
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Christmas Bike, December 26, 2009
By R. L. Keune (Panama City, Florida United States)
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I just received my bike for Christmas and it is so beautiful. I don't know that it is for the serious bike rider, but it's perfect for what I need. It does not do well in dirt though!
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Decent bike for around town but 24 spoke wheel is a weakness, January 10, 2012
By Compass Rose
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I've had this bike for going on 2 years. Because of my living situation, I have kept the bike indoors only, so have not had any of the rust related issues that other reviews speak of --- also, I live in the desert.
Pros:
* comfortable ride and relatively smooth
* the rear rack is an excellent addition --- lets me carry gym bag or additional books easily
* the handlebars can be adjusted to several positions allowing for a customizeable riding position.
Cons:
* my main complaint is the wheels. Although a 24 spoke design is often seen as sleek and speedy it is also less stable. That means that a good bump can crack your rim and/or that the wheels will need to be trued often.
* derailers is very sensitive --- 21 gears is unnecessary for a 'get around town' bike and the the derailer simply can't handle it.
* the brakes require continual adjustment. it is difficult to find the right balance between having the brakes work effectively and still being able to use the quick-release on the front wheel.
Overall, this bike is fine for getting me to work, to the gym, and home again and I use it regularly, but have replaced the cheapy 24 spoke wheels.
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