i need a new bike because the thing where the chain conects is bent and a tire on my peice of crap old huffy bike broke and i saw a nice scwinn at walmart i liked and i was wondering how well it is i herd it is a pretty good brand but i love the YA ppl so plz give me a list from 1-10 1 being the highest
2007-07-02 06:20:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
This is the Schwinn i want
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5679639 ccopy and paste that address because some reason my computer wont let mee do links all the time
2007-07-02 06:32:09 · update #1
Schwinn is fine. They are no longer an American company though. They were bought by the Japanese several years ago, and they are actually making a bit of a comeback. They had a rough go of it several years ago and were really in trouble. They are making some quality bikes now and are trying to win back their reputation. At the moment, they generally offer a lot of value. They may not have the big name behind them but they are working their way back in.
Keep in mind that with most bikes, the actual bike company (Schwinn, Trek, Specialized, whatever) does very little of the manufacturing of the bike and it's components. The frame is usually the only component that is actually made by the company that has it's label on the bike. Even then many times the frame is outsourced to a company in Taiwan. If your bike frame is aluminum, chances are it was made in Taiwan.
For the bike you are looking at, I'd say don't worry. Schwinn is perfectly fine, especially for less than $80.
2007-07-02 06:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by chadmcasselman 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's really not a very good brand. Ever since they went mass market an into the big box stores, they have really gone downhill. Will it be better than your Huffy, yes. Is it a good bike, no. Go to a bike shop and look at bikes from Trek, Giant, or Specialized.
2007-07-02 13:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What are your needs? If you are just riding occassionally and for short distances, a Schwinn will suit you fine. If you are wanting to do an MS150, a Schwinn....well, not so much.
It is impossible to recommend without knowing how you will use your bike.
2007-07-02 15:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Momof2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's sold at Walmart, it's junk....Schwinn isn't the company it was in the 1960's. They still do make quality bikes, but you won't find one under $700+...
2007-07-02 15:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋