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She rode Schwinn Prelude Mens Road Bike for about 3 months before we replaced it with a Schwinn Super Sport. The reason for replacing it was because of the geometry and sizing, which would be my only beef with this bike, along with no rack mounts as said before. My lady is about 5′9″, but has long’ish arms and legs – and in this case, a properly fitted bike would be the correct way to go as opposed to trying to fit on a “one-size-fits-all”. Even after replacing the bars with MTB/hybrid flat bars, it still caused her pain in her neck and wrists.

She’s very happy with her current bike and instead of selling this bike, I took it (which fits me just fine) and converted it to a second urban/commuter bike, adding fenders, platform pedals and a singlespeed conversion (there is no conversion kit for the type of freewheel cassette that comes on the bike, so I had to use a little ingenuity to make it work). I kept the flat MTB bars and it works just great for me – in the asphalt jungle, sometimes bunnyhopping a curb is necessary! The freewheel is a nice break from my fixed gear bike that I mostly use.

I would definetely recommend this bike to anyone in the upper 5′ to lower 6′ height range: the parts are of very good quality and the frame is solid and light. However, I would also advise that any buyer should SIT on the bike and make sure it fits properly. Even after making bar and seat height adjustments, the frame just may not be right for you.

great starter bike for me. Background:

I came from a background of BMX trail-riding in the late 90s when I was a teenager. I sold off the bikes I had at the turn of the millennium and have been bike-less since.

Pre-purchase:

Now that I’m in my 20s, I’ve recently decided to buy a bike to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, and I did hefty research before purchasing. I originally wanted to spend as little as possible, under $150 for a bicycle. I went to Wal-mart to take a gander at what they offered, and nothing really wow’ed me, so I went on Amazon. I didn’t want to fool with Mongoose or any of the generic brand names. I rode Haro in my glory days, but I always wanted a Schwinn. I saw the prices and decided to spend a little more since I’d be using it a lot. It was a toss-up between this one and the Ridge-AL Mountain Bike, which is $35 cheaper than this one. I ordered this bike finally, at a $235 price tag with free Amazon shipping.

Shipment and Setup:

I got this bike in a cool three days, and it came in a big box. The setup was pretty easy. I set it up by myself but it would have been a big help if I had asked for help. One thing to note is that it does have the quick-release front wheel, so I’m telling you now so you don’t act like an idiot (like me) sifting through the box for bolts. The front brakes take a little fidgeting to set just right, but the back gearing and brakes are already set up for you. Overall, everything is solid and exactly what you’d expect from Schwinn.

The ride:

This is my first road bike, so I had to adjust alot of things before it became comfortable. I’m about 5′8″ and it’s okay; I think the ideal height for this bike however is in the 5′10″ range. Everything is smooth and shifts smooth,

Cons:

Handlebars – You can’t adjust the handlebar height because of the threading system. It’s not really a big deal, but if you want it changed you have to take it to a licensed pro, or risk it by doing it yourself.

The seat – The best for last. The seat is like riding on your household iron, metal side up. This thing is so uncomfortable, I can’t even ride for extended lengths of time. If you ride in a crowded neighborhood, you’ll be thinking to yourself on how to look cool while being really uncomfortable, but most people can see through this technique. This is one thing you absolutely must replace if you purchase the bike (in my opinion).

Need a translator for the directions!. Ok, this is my first road bike, and I like it a lot…now that I have it built. The directions that come with the bike are p o o p! There are things not specified in the directions that are crucial in order to put the bike together. Like the lever that has to go through the front wheel in order to attach it to the front. Also, you have to install the front brake (which in not hard once you know what to do) that the directions presume that it is already installed. Just un-screw the end off of the bold (you can do this with your hands), and put it through the hole in the front of the frame, and tighten appropriately.

Besides the assembly, this bike rides great! I took it on a 23-mile ride the next day and absolutely no problems with it. Also, it is super light! My friends own GMC Denali bikes that are a size smaller and I own the large size in the Schwinn Prelude. There is no comparison that the Schwinn weighs significantly less. In conclusion, this bike is awesome!

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The bad:

The free wheel (or AKA “cassette”) arrived defective. This is the part that your chain wraps around and has several gears (7 in this case), next to the rear wheel. Some of the gears on the free wheel were bent, cause the gear to slip. Very cheap made in China crap. The good news is that for $20 a bike shop can replace Schwinn Midmoor Mens Hybrid Bike for a nice Shimano free wheel. Then 1 pedal bent within 30 days (it looks like metal but interior has plastic).

The good:

Had the pedal and free wheel not being so crappy, I give this bike a sure 4 stars after a little money pured in for a free wheel and a pedal. Frame feels very solid and strong, yet lightweight aluminum. After a professional tune-up (and the 2 components above replaced), the bike is handling great.

The shifter is a good Shimano shifter (but not their best of course, this is a $240 bike). The gear changer is a basic Shimano touring, but still a Shimano.

Very easy to assemble. It is mostly assembled. This is the first bike I ever assembled right out of the box. It took me less than 2 hours, going very carefully. As long as you have a basic set of allen key, 1 regular adjustable wrench (for the pedals), and ONLY IF replacing the seat, a ratcheting wrench will be very helpful.

You WILL NEED to have the brakes and gears adjusted, and the wheel trued. If you can’t do it, it is worth spending the $50 for a professional shop to do it. The difference afterwards is like night and day.

Conclusion:

This bike should be advertised as great bike that needs some additional parts purchased (to replace the 2 cheap components that will break easily)!

I added a nice comfortable seat, rear and front lights, splash guards (I know they aren’t pretty, but necessary on a commuter bike, and actually looked pretty good with it). I might even add a rear rack, since this is now my official commuter bike. Once I poured some money in on repair mentioned above, accessories and a tune-up, I love this bike.

Schwinn Midmoor. Good product. You pay for a $200 bike, you get a $200 bike. Easy to assemble with basic hand tools. The bike is solid but relatively light. You definitely want to stick to the paved trails. Take the necessary tools with you on the first ride so you can dial in the derailers.

ok if it fits. I was interested in getting this bike for myself and a friend. To my surprise, there was only one size(?!?). I got it and it ended up being a little to big for me, so even when the seat is all the way down I can barely touch the pedals. I did have to take the bike to a bike shop for professional assembly, which was more expensive than I thought it would be, but it is working great. The only things I don’t like about it are the weight, 31.2 lbs, and the front shock that bottoms out often. When this happens, the bike jolts up awkwardly. Oh, and the mechanic at the shop told me I would need special inner-tubes for the bike because the rims are a deep-V style, and I guess these can only be purchased at bicycle specialty stores. oh well. In ending, I am going to get a different bike for my friend that hopefully will not have the same issues.