Double Kickstand for Heavy Bikes Review

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(More customer reviews)This kickstand is very strong, the design is wonderfull, not cheap
When you receive it you will notice the very good quality of this.
This provides an excellent way to stand your loaded bike.
Be carefull, it have some measures to cot it in order to have exactly the lenght size you need for your bike, but if you cut more than what you have to you will spoil it.

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Schwinn Ridge AL Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very smooth-riding bike with a look and feel of quality. Its frame is much lighter than a steel bike, making a noticeable improvement in performance. I often load my bike heavily using a rear rack and baskets, so I was specifically looking for a bike with front suspension only. Even with only the front suspension fork, it smooths out bumps nicely. Shifting is really smooth and reliable. It has quick-release front wheel and seat. My only criticism is the front wheel is positioned so that when turning sharply it hits one's feet! At first I repeatedly almost fell because of turning too sharply while pedaling and my feet hitting the tire. I am more used to it now and have learned to stop pedaling and watch my feet position while making sharp turns. But to me it is a silly design flaw. This is the only reason I gave this bike 4 stars instead of 5. Let me add, the process of ordering it through Amazon went perfectly. It came in a huge box. It needed minor assembly which was very easy.

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Hit the trail in confidence on the Schwinn Ridge AL men's mountain bike. Equipped with an aluminum MTB frame and an SR Suntour suspension fork, the Ridge AL is smooth and sturdy. The front and rear linear pull brakes, meanwhile, provide sure stopping power while on the move. And thanks to the 21-speed drive train and SRAM trigger shifters, it's a breeze to shift gears regardless of the terrain. Other details include rustproof alloy rims and 1.95-inch-thick tires, 26-inch wheels, a Suntour alloy crank, rust-resistant powder coating, and an adjustable quick-release seat.
Features:
Hydro-formed aluminum mountain frame is lightweight for controlled, easy riding
SR Suntour suspension fork smoothes the path ,li>Shimano EZ Fire shifters for fast gear changes
21 speeds with Shimano TX-31 rear derailleur for quick shifts
Alloy linear pull brakes stop precisely
SR Suntour alloy 3-piece cranks offer optimal on or off-road gearing
Alloy rims are strong and light
Schwinn mountain saddle softens ride

Specifications:
Sizes: 26 inch
Frame Size: 18 inch
Type: Men's mountain bike
Frame: Schwinn aluminum mountain Fframe
Fork: SR Suntour M2025 suspension fork
Rear Shock: N/A
Cranks: SR Suntour Alloy MTB crank
Bottom Bracket: Ball bearing large style
Front Derailleur: MTB Triple
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 21 speed
Shifter: Shimano EZ Fire shifters
Brake Levers: Shimano alloy 2.5 finger
Brakes: Alloy linear pull
Gears: 7 Speed MTB
Rims: Alloy 36H
Tires: Schwinn 26 by 1.95 inches MTB
Pedals: PP Pplatform pedals
Handlebar: 30mm MTB rise bar
Stem: 30 degree rise MTB ahead stem
Seatpost:27.2mm alloy
Seat: Schwinn padded MTB saddle
Headset: Steel threadless
Chain: KMC Z-51
Front Hub: QR alloy 36H
Rear Hub: Alloy 36H
Spokes: 14G black
Grips: Schwinn Kraton Soft MTB
Extras: Clear-coatedpaint and graphics; alloy kickstand; rack and fender mounts

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Schwinn Southport Men's Cruiser Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)It was just what I expected of a US$160 bike with no aluminum frame. It took me less than 10 minutes to assemble. So many people admire my bike... inlcuding me of course! It's such a great looking bike for that money and with great geometry. I'm 6'1" and I feel pretty comfortable although I usually don't ride for more than one hour.
The breaks did require a bit further tweaking but still deserves 5 stars.

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Cruise around your neighborhood in style with the Schwinn Southport men's cruiser bike. Outfitted with a durable steel frame, cruiser-style handlebars, and a rigid fork, the Southport is an ideal choice for beach towns and riverside bike paths. The bike also features seven-speed SRAM grip shifters, which make it a breeze to change gears, along with sure-stopping alloy linear pull brakes. Other details include 26-inch wheels, a free wheel hub that allows you to pedal backwards without the brakes engaging, a padded saddle, a chain guard, and platform pedals. The bike weighs 44.8 pounds and carries a five-year warranty.
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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Transformers 2 Optimus Prime Boy's Bike (16-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)Hi there- I can't believe someone actually had a 5 star review of this bike.
A little background-
I never review because it is time consuming , but this was too compelling. I have a 4 year old who adores Transformers- we got this bike for his birthday and he was in love. The design is perfect. And that is where the love affair ends.
The bike arrives in 100 pieces and expect even an experienced PAPA (my hubby) to spend a few hours constructing this. In the end, he had to go to Home Depot twice for missing screws and hardware and then he actually had to bend the "fork" on the wheel to get it to go together. My hubby is an engineer not a moron, and this project was tasking.
But it gets even better...
We had it for a couple months with rare use and one day, the left pedal came right off, while my son was riding- as it turned out the inside was stripped. We brought it to a bike repair shop, hoping they would have an answer and I can bet you know what they told us.
THE BIKE IS TRASH. There is no replacement of the stripped piece because it is the actual frame of the bike- good luck getting that piece from the foreign manufacturer, too.
Needless to say, it is going out in the trash on Friday- what a bummer!

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The Transformers Optimus Prime 16-inch bike is an ideal bicycle for boys and girls who have just learned how to ride a bike. Featuring a curvy BMX-style design, this official Transformers bicycle offers a vibrant blue and red motif that resembles Optimus Prime, leader of the heroic Autobots from the 2007 and 2009 blockbusters. Training wheels offer stability while learning and can be easily removed. The coaster-style brakes make stopping a breeze for new cyclists, and the bike also includes a front caliper brake for advanced riders. Other features include a handlebar pad, an enclosed chain guard to help prevent snags and dirty pants cuffs, knobby tires for excellent traction (16 x 2.125 inches), padded seat, adjustable seat post, and a Transformers logo shield on the front of the handlebars. Recommended for ages 3 to 6.

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26" Men's Good Vibrations Cruiser Huffy Bike (EA) Review

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(More customer reviews)My 26" Huffy "Good Vibrations" bicycle is a very nice bike. It is wide enough to fit a large man. It looks large and heavy, but it really is light and rides very smooth. The wide tires allow easy ride on grass, sand, and dirt. I've really enjoyed my bicycle rides around town along with my wife and kids. I recommend this smooth ride.

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OnGuard Bulldog MINI TC 5013TC Bicycle U-Lock Review

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(More customer reviews)The OnGuard Bulldog Mini 5013TC is a very strong, high quality mini U-lock, perfect for use in low to medium crime areas. After a long search that involved reading online reviews, articles, and comments on bike forums I settled on this lock as my best choice. It has worked out well.
Any U-lock, even heavy top of the line locks from OnGuard and Kryptonite, can be cut with power tools in a few minutes. Still, those power tools make a hell of a racket, and most thieves want to avoid attention. If you live surrounded by neighbors who consider bicycle theft using power tools to be entertaining performance art, the Bulldog Mini is probably not the lock for you.
For those of us who live in lower crime areas, where the thieves use manual tools, the best mini U locks (such as the Kryptonite and OnGuard minis) can provide protection equal or superior to heavier, more expensive U-locks against brute force attacks. The mini locks don't provide enough space for a thief to insert a large metal bar or a jack, so he can't apply the force necessary to quickly break the lock. The Bulldog Mini is strong enough to resist bolt cutters and the other standard attacks. Still, one should keep in mind that a thief with a good hacksaw, some spare blades, plenty of time, and a strong arm can eventually saw through the shackle of any U lock. It is best to park your bike in a location where such activity would be noticed.
All the Bulldog Mini's surfaces are covered with plastic, to prevent scratching the bike. The lock comes with a carrying bracket that attaches to the bike frame. Five flat keys are provided, including one key with a built-in light. The 3.5" x 5.5" measurement cited in the ad describes the inside of the U locking area, not the entire lock. The lock is large enough to go around a good-sized knobby mountain bike tire and a standard parking meter post. The most recent version of the 5013TC looks a bit different from the old, with a more cylindrical crosspiece and different coloring: mostly black, with some yellow. They are good looking locks.
If you buy a mini lock, consider using bicycle guru Sheldon Brown's lock strategy. (Google "Sheldon Brown's lock strategy" for more info.) According to Brown, a U-lock should go around the rear wheel and through the rear frame triangle to the parking meter or other secure attachment. The U need not enclose any portion of the frame. The rear wheel cannot fit through the triangle, so the prospective thief must cut all the way through the rear wheel and tire -- not easy to do. The alternative to this strategy is to secure just the frame.
One lock alone will not secure both wheels. Another U-bolt would be overkill where I live. I have a 4' cable that I can loop into the Bulldog and around both wheels, but I don't usually bother with it except when there is no post to which I can attach the Bulldog. Cables can be cut by bolt cutters, so they don't provide much security anyway.


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Aardvark Waterproof Std Seatcover, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This cover works great. I've been using it close to a year now. I've left my bike out in rain, sleet, and snow and this cover has never leaked. Unlike plastic covers, I leave the cover on the seat when I ride most days also. It hasn't worn out, ripped, or torn in any way. The only times I remove it, is if the cover is wet and I need to ride or if I'm riding in good weather with no chance of rain.
If there's a negative, it's that it will hold water on its top layer. So if it has rained and your bike is outside, take the cover off before you ride the bike. Otherwise it works awesome. I have mine covering a Brooks Flyer saddle on my Surly LHT with Planet Bike fenders. No water issues ever.

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Pacific Traverse Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)THE FRONT WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. A BICYCLE REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WOULD COST $70 TO GET IT READY FOR RIDING. SO, I RETURNED IT AND BOUGHT AN AMAZING USED BICYCLE FOR $80.

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Round Heavy Duty Moped Mirror Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this mirror for my moped, and I wasn't exactly happy with it. The stem does not have an angle in it, so it was super hard to adjust to get a decent backwards view. With the vibration of a moped, you need something pretty hardy to stay in place, and I didn't find this one to fit the bill. It kept flopping over and giving me a view of my hand and the sky, so I got another mirror that has an angled stem and two-ended clamp.

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26-27", Speedometer Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item from Niagara Cycle Works and received it promptly. Their price was more appealing than RDS Bikes. This type of instrument was common years ago but the older ones were made of metal and had a small diameter metal wheel attached to the spokes. The disc was perforated near the outside edge and a metal gear meshed with the disc to drive the speedometer cable which in turn operated the speedometer and odometer. This made in China product is genuine plastic. While not the quality of the old American models, it operates very well and for the money I am most satisfied with it. It is easy to read while riding compared to the electronic models which can be very difficult due to light reflection. The installation is very simple. Noting a complaint regarding lack of instructions, here is how installation is done: The accessory has 3 basic parts - the head (as pictured above), the drive cable and the drive gear assembly. Starting at the bottom, the drive gear has a metal arm that protrudes through the spokes. This, in turn, rotates a small wheel that powers a gear that rotates the cable that runs up to the head. (it remains to be seen how well this will hold up over time as the remainder of the drive gear is plastic)
Unbolt the front wheel after deciding if you want the head on the right or left side of your handle bars. The drive gear can be mounted on the left or right side of the axle There is a plastic cap that screws on the end where the cable is not inserted, the cable can be inserted from 2 directions, just one is needed, insert it into the top side and the cap goes to the bottom. Unbolt the front wheel and remove it. Recenter the axle slightly to compensate for the space used by drive gear attachment. Slide a washer (provided) onto the axle, the drive gear, a second washer and then reattach the wheel to the fork. It might take a bit of pulling to slightly spread the fork. Position the drive gear so that the cable can go straight into the drive gear attachment, tighten your front axle bolts - but - not too tight as you do not want to break the plastic gear housing. The cable screws in on the top side. Mount the head on the handle bars, screw the other end of the cable into the head and you are in business! One more thing: To keep the cable from snagging onto something, I used a couple of plastic cable ties to bring the cable tight up against the side of the fork. As the handle bars and front fork turn in unison, there is no binding of the cable. Would I buy anogther one? I would without hesitation should the need arise. I have seen replacement drive gears advertised for a few dollars, so no sweat if the drive gear apparatus wears out. Not being interested in 15 or so functions that the electronic models offer, this one suits me just fine. Hope this helps anybody with questions of how these are installed.

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Kryptonite New York Noose with Evolution Series 4 Disc Lock - 2ft. -6in. Chain 999539 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this bike lock because it was the best lock on the market (according to reviews), and I figured I will very likely one day own a bike that would be worth stealing. My current bike is not THAT valuable, but I still don't want it stolen...However, now that I own the Fahgettaboudit, it's almost too much...
It's definitely heavy. Wrapping it around my frame causes a noticeable weight increase, especially when leaning the bike and carrying it...plus, if I don't wrap it just right, the lock swings while I'm riding, which has clipped my ankle once (not a very pleasant feeling). The chain will crush just about anything in a backpack, and putting it on the bottom will be annoying when it comes time to take it back out...though a compartmentalized backpack would fix that. Some users say they can fit it around their waste, but when I tried I couldn't keep it on with a winter coat on to boot.
Despite all this, I still highly recommend this lock. It doesn't even occur to me that someone will mess with my bike, no matter where I put it. If you own (or plan on owning) an expensive bike, there's no other way to go.
For those that are wondering if you should upgrade to the 5' chain, I lock my chain to a 4x4 post, and I don't have a problem with it. If you can position your back wheel by the object, 3'3" should be long enough. I can't imagine what another foot and a half would do to the weight...

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Walky Dog Hands Free Bicycle Leash with BONUS Bicycle Head light and 5 LED back Light set Review

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(More customer reviews)We have two young 80-90 pound Giant Schnauzers. We use these every day. EXCEPT one of the batons we purchased (not at the same time and from Gulf Coast Pet Supplies), the "metal" snap clip for the harness/collar snapped and broke allowing our dog to go free (thankfully, well behaved and came right back) and then today the blue cord on the wand gave way, again allowing our dog to run free. Both of these issues happened on the same baton. The other has given us no trouble whatsoever and our dogs love to run next to us.
A warning with those with big, powerful dogs: the dogs CAN pull you off course. And the clamp can swivel some (not so much a big deal). Our dogs ran besides our bike on leash before we got the Walky Dogs and we MUCH prefer the Walky Dog. We are now trying to purchase just the baton.
Certainly isn't a perfect product (thus 4 stars - the missing star for the faulty baton) but certainly better than running your dog with a leash and your bike.

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Huffy Rock Out AMP Bike, Black/White, 20-Inch Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this bike for our grandson for Christmas. This is his first bike with no training wheels and is a "big boys" bike. He is five years old. After reading several other reviews on 20" bikes I was a little concerned about shipping and the condition that it wold arrive in. My experience was excellent. It arrived in perfect condition and for the most part was assembled. I had to put on the handle bars, the seat, the reflectors and the peddles. It was quick and easy. The bike is sturdy and well made, will withstand a five year old with no problem. One of my concerns was braking, this bike has the conventional pedal brakes as will as the handle-bar grip brakes----an added safety feature for small kids. Anyway, on Christmas day he got his bike and was off and riding it in no time (after some running behind him for balance assist). He is all on his own now and enjoying it a lot except for just a couple of spills.
Arrived in perfect condition.
Easy to assemble.
Sturdy construction.
Looks sharp.
Dual mode brakes.
A good price.
Hope this helps if you had any reservations.

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An ideal transitional bike for boys, the Rock Out 20-inch bike from Huffy takes your music fanhood to the next level. That's because the Rock Out comes with its very own A.M.P., otherwise known as an Amplified Music Player. The A.M.P. works by connecting to your MP3 player, letting you play your favorite music out loud while you cruise down the street--no headphones required. It's a great way to have fun, attract attention, and keep yourself entertained. Plus, the bike comes with a sleek vinyl handlebar bag specially designed to hold and protect the A.M.P., MP3 player, ear buds, and other personal items. And, of course, the Huffy Rock Out excels from a traditional riding perspective as well, with such features as a steel Y-frame, a steel unicrown fork, front and rear caliper brakes, rear coaster brakes, steel rims, and a padded seat with graphics. The bike is a great choice for boys who love to ride on trails, or who aren't quite ready to upgrade to a full-size men's bike.

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Polaris Edge LX160 Kids Bike (16-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say that is is a great bike for your little boy to learn on. My boy is 3 and is an average size for his age, and this bike fits him perfectly.
PROS:
- Has a pad on the top bar (very important for little boys learning to ride)
- Has a full chain guard...not just on the top of the chain
- Has chunky tires that aren't too narrow
- Very easy to assemble out of the box (although the directions aren't for this exact bike)
- Seat looks a bit awkward in the picture, but it is actually a good design and holds your little ones bottom in the correct place
- A nice color red that isn't too flashy, yet stands out enough for others to be able to see your child when riding (not like a black or darker colored bike, which is hard to notice on a street)
CONS:
- Manual & directions aren't for this exact bike (looks like the company has 1 manual & includes it with all of their bikes...and it is for adult bikes)
- My biggest gripe - the fenders shown in the picture are NOT the ones that come with the bike. I have listed a picture of the bike we have showing the difference in the fenders. It is not a huge difference, but the ones that come with it do not wrap around the top of the tire as much as the stock photo shows, which makes them essentially pointless in keeping the tire splash angled downward - and they don't look as "cool" because they don't have the holes in the side giving a "beefier" look. :(
- No reflector for the back of the bike, only front (which isn't a huge deal because I plan on putting a flashing LED, but something worth mentioning).
**UPDATE**
Seems the bike has a few things that were redesigned on it...so my picture was removed. I still don't like the fenders that come on the bike now. But I am happy to report that the bike is still in great shape over 2 years later!!

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An ideal bike for kids still learning to ride, the Polaris Edge LX160 16-inch bike is safe, reliable, and tough. The bike is outfitted with a sturdy "T" frame and 16-inch pneumatic tires that hold up to heavy use. The super-strong training wheels and chain guard, meanwhile, will help your child get up to speed without getting hurt. Other features include a front caliper brake and a rear coaster brake, a fully padded top bar, fenders, and spoke wheels.

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Greenfield Stabilizer rear mount kickstand, black Review

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(More customer reviews)It is nice to find a product that is made in the USA! The product is sturdy, easy to install and uncomplicated.
However, this product did not fit my bike due to the fact that the disc brakes are in the way, making a good fit difficult if not impossible for this particular kickstand/stabilizer.
There were no instructions and, even though there are very few parts, I think that everyone would like to know if they are installing it correctly or not. Even a photo would help.

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Pacific Stratus Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

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(More customer reviews)This bike is good looking and you can't beat the price. You will need to take a some time to put it together and double check everything. Make sure you turn the fork 180 degrees. They did this so it would fit in the box. It came packaged good. We're just using the bike for around town with the kids. I would recommend it. FYI, pacific cycle is the parent company for Schwinn and Mongoose bikes so I believe this will be a decent reliable bike for us.

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Get off the beaten path when biking in the great outdoors with the Pacific Stratus men's 26-inch mountain bike. The Stratus is equipped with steel mountain frame geometry, along with sure-stopping front and rear steel caliper brakes. The Torque Drive 15-gear thumb shifters, meanwhile, help you change gears quickly while on the move. Other features include a mountain handlebar and stem, a one-piece MTB crank, and steel wheels for control and durability.

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Schwinn Men's Prelude Bicycle (BBWhite) Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all I consider myself a serious commuter rider. I ride 3000 miles a year, have for two years, on and off for 35 years. I've had Schwinns, Gitanes, and Motobecanes. I hit a pothole, ended up in the hospital and destroyed my 35 year old Motobecane a few weeks ago. My bike is my only means of transportation, so replacing it was a must. I'm not a weekend racer or casual rider. I'm 6'6", 240 pounds, and an engineer. I need my bike tough, fast, and with a really high high gear. I'm not interested in some overpriced bike to impress my weekend bike warrior friends. I don't run around in spandex. What I like: The balance is good, light as a feather, the padded tape handle bars are wonderful, the gearing is great, the shifters that actually go right to the desired gears are heavenly, the brake calipers do a great job of centering on the tires. I like the quick release front hub with self centering fork depressions. Quick release seat height is a plus. The paint looks durable. The handles hold a end of bar mirror nicely. The bike rides great and I rapidly got used to it's balance. Before I mention the negatives, I am pleased with the bike, it's a pleasure to ride and would definitely buy it again. I got it for $249 at a big box sporting goods store. What I don't like: I would love to be able to raise the handlebar stem a few inches, and have the frame larger for my size. I immediately replaced the skinny fits in your crack seat, with a wide memory foam one from Bell for my ample rear. I took off the peddle baskets, hate them things, which lost me two peddle reflectors. They have wrapped the brake lines under the handlebar tape and taped almost to the stem making it really tough to cludge solutions to mount the lights, reflectors, and speed computer. I made putty epoxy forms to get the computer to fit the handlebar center shaft. My Motobecane had brake handles that went both down the front and in toward the stem of the handlebars so you could brake in both hand positions. You have to be in the lower position to brake on the Prelude, loosing precious milliseconds in an emergency. I am at the upper limit of the seat post to fit me. The 700c 23mm 'tires' are weak for going across rough terrain, I go over 34 railroad tracks on the way to work. Blew both tires first week going too fast from pinch punctures. The rear wheel is a pain to remove and especially to reinstall. The rims are really solid, but they are that hollow extruded aluminum design. They put a chinsy rubber strip over the spoke holes and the tire pressure (100 PSI min) caused it to burst puncturing two inner tubes within a two weeks (while it sat in the Sun). I filled the depressions with hard high temperature red silicone rubber and taped over them with 3/4" fiberglass electrical tape. It seems to be holding well now. Schwinn should have done that in design. They are sending me a bike computer as an apology for my troubles, hey they listen, got to credit them for that. By the way Schwinn's 700c 25-32mm self sealing inner tubes are too long to fit in the tire, and fold up inside on inflation. The self sealing stuff doesn't work at this pressure just makes a mess. Schrader valve narrow 700c inner tubes are really hard to find, get a stock early, I'm going to Presta valves because it's all I can find in torn proof inner tubes. The cheap thin tubes are supposed to flex better and make you ride faster. My bike weights 26# I weigh 240, excuse me, all you need to do is get some muscle child and it won't slow you down. After all the tire flexes in and out, pushes in hard pushes out hard, so it's negligible unless you wear spandex and have to ride in packs. Bottom line it does what I need for a reasonable price. All of the problems have been simple fixes. Most of you are not my size and won't put the bike through what I do. I love the thing, plus it looks hot. I spend $300/year on bike repairs, I was spending $450/month to keep a car on the road. My cholesterol dived, my BP is great, and my sleep apnea is in remission since riding daily.

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