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Matt
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 26, 2007
Strengths: Corners well on sharp turns. Aluminum frame is firm. Has a carbon fork beginning with 2006 model. WTB brand stock saddle is a good touring/fitness saddle, narrow and a little soft. 25C Vittoria Zaffiro tires are worth riding until they are worn out because they provide a safe riding width and good traction.Weaknesses: Potential upgrades can be limited by 8-speed Sora shifters because many wheel sets are made for 10-speed cogsets, with the exception of Shimano 105 wheels. Vittoria Zaffiro tires were difficult to put back on after intertube flats, I believe because of their wire beads made the fit tight.Bottom Line: The right bicycle for me because I was looking for an entry level road bike. The bike matches up accurately with its review in Bicycling magazine: great frame. Followed their advice and upgraded brakes straight out of the box. Index shifting is good. Has a tendency to drop the chain on the inner chainring, unless I am religious about downshifting the front chainring before shifting into the largest cog on the back. Saw much improvement in pedalling smoothness after replacing the chain.
Price Paid:
$640.00
Purchased At: local bike shop
Similar Products Used: Sears steel bicycles from many years ago.
Bike Setup: Upgraded to Ultegra brakes which increases confidence level in bike handling. Replaced original tires with 23C Continental Grand Prix after 1700 miles.
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Cav
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Strengths: Sizing, frame conformation and weight , fast, crisp handling, stops well. Carbon forks make ride smoother and integrated shifter good ergonomicallyWeaknesses: Gear shifting can be clunky - needs to be tuned absolutely bang on
PedalsBottom Line: Price is in Australian Dollars - converts to US$525
I commute 22km each way (13-14 miles) but use it as a full CV workout workout; -average speed 36kph (23mph) cadence 85 bpm.
Started cycling Aug06, bought the Scwhinn Fastback Sport 24 in Oct based on price (I'm a pragmatist)
Favorite Ride: One where I don't die - or crash
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: Rebel Sport
Similar Products Used: nope
Bike Setup: Crankset Truvativ Iso-Flow 52-42-30 Cr-Mo
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Cartridge
Pedals Shimano SPD
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-2203 31.8
Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-4400 Tiagra
Shifters Shimano Sora STI
Rims Alex R-500 double wall
Tyres Vittoria Zaffiro
Brakes Tektro 510AG dual-pivot caliper
Saddle WTB Pure V Sport
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Dan
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 3, 2006
Strengths: It's fast, good ride quality, great value for moneyWeaknesses: Front derailluer shifter has very long "throw" on changes up to top chainring, stock saddle is garbage (I replaced right away), brakes might be a litte softBottom Line: Bike has been great...I've put over 500 miles on it in just a couple of months. Other than cable stretch, I haven't had to tune at all. Should say that I'm fairly new to the sport, but I love it.
I was looking at Trek 1000 as well, but I didn't like the all the Bontrager stuff.
The Schwinn was a much better deal for pretty much the same level of components.
I'll probly ride this for another year or two, then upgrade to something with 105 5600.
Favorite Ride: Anywhere.......just ride!
Price Paid:
$469.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: This is my first road bike.
Bike Setup: Sora STIs
Tiagra derailluers
Ritchey bars, stem, post
Forte SLX Pro Saddle
Forte CR150 Pedals
Twin cages and seat tube pump
Cateye Astrale 8 and front/rear lights
Dropbar lights
Bento Box
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clizomotto
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 17, 2006
Strengths: Frame.Weaknesses: RimsBottom Line: Very nice bike for the money!
Favorite Ride: Schwinn Fastback Sport
Price Paid:
$469.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Trek 1000
Bike Setup: Upgraded stem,handle bars,seatpost and crank bro. pedals.
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JEBooker
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 15, 2006
Strengths: Overall value/ComponentsWeaknesses: SaddleBottom Line: Purchased this bike after much debate and endless reviews. The deciding factor was the value for the dollar. After seeing the offerings from Trek, Specialized, I finally chose the Schwinn. I was impressed with the setup and smooth integration of the components, along with the crisp ride. I plan on keeping this basically stock with the exception of an adjustable stem. Because of a bad lower back this should help sit a little more upright. I will also add my well broken-n Selle Italia saddle.
Favorite Ride: Anything country/Hilly
Price Paid:
$439.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Outlet...Osh
Similar Products Used: Raleigh/Trek
Bike Setup: Stock
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