I'm wanting to buy a bicycle to get in better shape. I am considering the Trek Navigator 3.0. I also like the looks of the Schwinn Deluxe 7 Cruiser but afraid it may be to heavy and bulky. I'd like any suggestions.
http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1216600&f=30
http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=768
2007-05-24 16:26:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Hey Brian,
-The TREK and the Schwinn are two totally different bikes. But you mentioned that you want to get in shape, so I would choose the TREK Navigator. The TREK Navigator is more towards the comfort bike line, but it would be a good bike to ride on and off road for excercise. (When I say off road I mean flat fire roads.) It has good 8 speed components and would be a bike you could use anywhere. Also the TREK has a front suspension shock and rear seatpost shock for a smoother ride on and off road.
-The Schwinn Deluxe 7 is more of a beach/boardwalk cruizer. It only has a rear coaster brake, but it has 7 speeds. This Deluxe 7 is very Retro and Stylish, but it is heavy and bulky. You would look totally Bitchin cruizin down the boardwalk with this bike.
-Now I would also choose the TREK, because they are a way better quality bike than Schwinn. TREK has a lifetime guarantee on the frame and 1 year on the components. Schwinn is made in Taiwan and ?
-Both are about $500 retail. I would definitely choose the TREK. Just my 2 cents. = )
2007-05-24 16:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jett Boy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I got my first Trek bike for my 16th birthday and I road that bike for 9 years!!! I never had one single problem with the bike and the only reason I sold it, for 70% of what it cost new so the value held strong, was because I was moving across the country and needed to sell everything. I've been debating buying a new Trek this summer vs a Schwinn or ***** Sporting Goods bike and after doing a lot of research I believe Trek is still the best bet. The 820 or 3500 series are great for the average commuter or trail rider plus they won't break the bank!
2016-05-17 08:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Schwinn looks like a cool retro cruiser, but the Trek has way better craftsmanship and is better for exercising.
2007-05-24 20:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, definitely the Trek. I would look at possibly getting a hard-tail mountain bike if you are looking to get in shape. But between the two, I'd have to go with the Trek.
2007-05-24 16:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by fonti1992 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with the Trek. That Schwinn looks like it was made in the 1950's.
2007-05-24 16:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Trek
2007-05-24 17:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by warthog 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋