Bike reviews

Schwinn High Timber Men's 26-Inch Mountain Bike

Not the Quality expected from Schwinn

Although the bike is a Schwinn and is fairly nice to look at, it has some serious issues. The first thing that I noticed about the bike just out of the box is how heavy it was and cumbersome it is to move. The next thing that I noticed was just how confusing and poorly organized the instruction manual was. In fact, there was no instruction manual! The bike comes with a small book full of random trouble shooting tips that may come in handy once you've assembled the bike and some other pages, but there are no clear assembly instructions. Once you do get it put together (based on logic and trial and error) the lack of quality components becomes quickly apparent. The gear shifts are a joke and jam up frequently. Not to mention just the other day I was riding down a hill and all of a sudden the handle bars came loose and nearly caused me to crash. The suspension is decent in front, but any time you go over a bump or curb the chains rattle loudly. Overall I am fairly disappointed with the bike and its components.

Great Bike for anyone who wants to get back on 2 wheels

I bought this bike for myself to get back into shape since at 50 I was a little out of shape.I chose this Schwinn High Timber because of the style which is perfect for someone like me with a bad back (no need to lean hunched over).The Bike arrived Friday afternoon it took less than 1/2 Hr to put together, the only delay was adjusting the front brake to get the wheel on and re-adjusting the brake for riding (loosen cable to release brake & tighten back after you install front tire ).The seat is a little hard but Im no teenager so I bought a seat pad to ease the hardness .After everything was checked over I took the bike down by the lake which has hills & winding paths . The Schwinn High Timber ran great, easy shifting and smooth ride.The bike does not come with a water bottle but I bought a Schwinn bottle & cage For $15 dollars at the store there are 2 allen screws on the frame to mount it with ease. I hope this review helps because there were none when I bought mine But this is a great bike for any age and Great Price

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my husband wanted this bike and amazon was the cheapest he really likes this bike and it was fairly easy to put together

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Schwinn Excursion Women's Hybrid Bike (700c Wheels)

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Bought this bike for my wife. The third bike that she has in less than three months. I finally found one that she likes. Very solid construction and only 13#. Full of features such as full fenders and rear rack.Easy, positive three speed shifting. She loves it.

Schwinn Excursion Women's Hybrid Bike (700cc Wheels)

Maybe there is something wrong with this bike only, and not the model in general. It is impossible to cycle up any gradient. I bought this bike for my girlfriend, and she simply cannot ride it - Maybe there is a fault with the rear wheel. The bike is heavy and cumbersome. I've tried riding this up several hills, and couldn't manage one revolution! It cost me $60.00 to have somebody tell me that the front wheel guard is too short / It's entirely the wrong size, and won't reach the centre of the front wheel - So the bike is also shipped with the wrong size parts. Ideally I could get a refund, but seeing as the boxes have been thrown away, that's now not possible....I simply didn't know we would have this problem. I purchased Schwinn because of their reputation. . . . . Maybe a Schwinn rep could arrange a trade!

What a great choice

My husband bought this bike for me to replace my beloved bike that was stolen. We bought a different bike made by La Jolla, but returned it after a week. I wanted something comfortable like a beach cruiser, but with a few gears....and something that doesn't look dorky. This bike fit the bill and was a good price too. I was able to attach a "tag along" bike to it with no problem so my 5 year old can bike along with me. There are tons of different accessories that can be added if desired. Well made but lightweight, this bike is a definite yes.

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GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike

Great bike for most users

I purchased this bike because the price was great and it came with dual suspension and front/rear disc brakes. The only problem with the bike is that beginner tuners will have a hard time getting the brakes right as well as the gearing. I paid a shop to get it all right for me, the bike works perfect now. I've taken this bike on long distances on and off road, down the stairs, up hills. I rode this bike from Long Island to Manhattan with no problems, it's pretty light as well. This bike is the best bang for the buck. It's not no professional bike but it gets the job done. The only other problem with the bike is when your adding serious torque, the bike tends to flex in a way that the front derailleur kind of touches the chain. It's a tiny problem and can be easily overlooked. Also, GMC (or whoever made it) tends to keep the price resonable by adding outdated parts, like the shifter, etc.....that's not a problem for me. New things always cost lots of $$$. My cousin purchased a bike shop recommended bicycle for almost $300 (front suspension only, and V type brakes), I payed $229 for my topkick. Apparently this recommended bike is supposed to be better than the GMC topkick. Turns out that the GMC topkick is lighter than this recommended bike and rides smoother. Once again, I recommended this bike for everyone. Just remember to spend the extra $$$ to get a shop to tune it for you.

Excellent choice for the price

I've had the GMC Topkick for almost a month now, during which I have been using it daily (home-work); it has also been put to the test on a biking trail in a nearby state park. First of all, let me say this: the topkick is a beautiful bike. So if fancy looks is the number one factor for you, stop reading and just buy it. It looks rugged, serious, sporty but with a certain "class." Secondly, the bike is indeed amply endowed with disk brakes and full suspension, things one can find only in high-end models costing over $1,500. On the negative side, this is a heavy bike (did you think they simply "forgot" to mention its weight?). It does not compare to truly lightweight mountain bikes and, although for daily in-city use this is indeed minor, on the trail it can be problematic and make your life quite harder. This is not to say that the bike is unbearably heavy---it still is much lighter than any of my older bikes. Also, the bike comes with no "direct" assembly instructions. However, there are two manuals which more-or-less contain all the necessary instructions scattered among various chapters (e.g., in the how-to-change-a-tire chapter, how-to-install-the-brake chapter, etc.). I do not really consider myself a technically savvy person but I found a way to assemble it by peeking at these (somehow overly technical) instructions within 2 hours, so I guess it's not impossible. As far as the quality of the different parts (brakes, shifting, etc.) is concerned, I am not sure I can express an opinion, as I am no expert. Time will tell; so far so good though. In general I consider my purchase a good one: the bike looks great, does the job and will give you a fun, comfortable ride everywhere. It is not a substitute for a $2,000 bike, but it was never meant to be.

Great Value...Worth the Money!

GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike Amazon came through again with the best price on the web. It was such a good deal that I bought two! With no sales tax and free two day "Prime" shipping, I figure that I saved $200 over store retail for the pair. Packing was about as good as one would expect. There were a couple of small nicks to the frame but a black Sharpie fixed them to where one does not notice. Other than that there was no damage. As other buyers have stated it is a tad heavy (38 lbs?), but that is a testament to its solid construction. The rims are somewhat narrow but I plan to ride more for pleasure than sport. For those two reasons I rated this bike a four out of five stars. If the manufacturer could change those two features it would be a solid five star mountain bike. I am 6'3" and the frame fits me fine when straddled (it measure 31" at the upper cross bar). I would have liked a higher handlebar height but I can live with it...Thank goodness I have long arms! I looked at a lot of bikes before making a final decision...All were considerably more expensive with the same basic features. If you plan to ride aggressive this may not be the bike for you...But for street and light off roading it is a real bargin at $229.95.

Good bike for the money

Let's put it this way: If you don't know how to tune dérailleurs and brakes, you'd better learn it now or shell out your dough for others to tune. Chances are, you probably need to tune everything. The bike is very easy to put together. I am a total newbie and it only took me 1.5 hour. However, it took me about a week to finally tune the front/rear dérailleurs and disc brake. Of course, I am a newbie and I am learning and tuning at the same time. It can get frustrating and you might not interested in going through the pain. However, when it's all said and done, I have learn and understood and comfortable in bike tuning. For those of you who does not want to DIY, get it to a bike shop. Certainly, if you are very familiar with tuning, usually it can be done in 1-2 hours. With that said, the quality of the bike is acceptable. The disc brake is functional and brake nicely. The rear dérailleur is good quality shimano part and easy to tune. The front dérailleur is kinda cheap and flimsy and I had a hard to tune it properly. The shifting, in general, louder than average and not very smooth. With tuning, I eliminated under shift, gear skipping, hesitation, and some cage rubbing. I even have to lube the dérailleur to make the spring return mechanism work properly. The brake cable could use some lubrication. To top these all off, the bike is about 40-50lbs and it is heavy. I weight 150+lb and this thing is almost 1/3 of me. However, the beefy weight does come with a benefit: The aluminum frame is very sturdy and strong. It will last a long time with proper maintenance. However, with that weight, I would not recommend taking it to the "mountain" perform stunt and get crazy. I will stick to the pavement. The suspension fork is functional and good. The rear suspension is very stiff and I don't feel it smooths out the ride that much. I am trying to save $$ here and quite frankly, I get what I paid for. This bike is not really good, but not bad at all. If you just need a bike to get around town and not into the whole mountain thing and don't mind the weight. By all mean, GET IT. I give it 3-4 STARS.

good bike for the price

This bike seems to be a pretty good buy. The only complaint that i have about it is that i bought it for my father who is very tall and the handle bars are very low and are not adjustable however i did find a handle bar stem riser made by delta along with a delta hi rise stem which raised the handle bars up perfectly and the cables were all long enough so i didn't have to replace those either. It came with just minor assembly required and I only had to make minor adjustments to the brake cables. I read a couple of the other reviews that had said their were scratches on the frame from shipping when they recieved them mine also had a couple of pretty good scratches on the frame too they could definately package it a little better. The fact that i had to buy extra parts to raise the handle bars and the scratches it recieved in shipping are the only two reasons i gave it a 4 star rating instead of a 5. My dad loves it now that the handle bars are higher and rides it every day. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants an above department store level mountain bike but doesn't really want to or need to pay the big $$$$ for an overpriced specialty store bike.

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Sunlite Cloud Nine Gel Bicycle Seat Cover, for Cruiser or Exercise Bikes

very pleased

What a difference this seat makes! From completely uncomfortable to comfort. So much better than before...For really long rides like an hour could use even more gel I think. I may consider trying the next one up with even more gel.

Fits the Confidence Foldable Stow Away Bike

A very comfy seat. I bought this to go with the Confidence Foldable Stow Away Bike, and it fit perfectly.

Fits well, good padding

I ordered this for our exercise bike since I'm skinny and have no natural padding. It fit wonderfully, and there is enough padding to make exercising doable. Shipping, as always, was fast.

Perfect Item!

I received the Pyramid Pro Gel Seat Cruiser Cover in a timely manner. The cover fits perfect on my stationary bike. Great fit and perfect comfort. I would recommend this item to others!

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Bell Key 'N Go Steel Cable Padlock for Bike

Bell Key 'N Go Steel Cable Padlock for Bike

While this obviously is a very well known brand and is a quality product Bell has failed to provide a well made lock it seems the shakle is thin and easily cut with a bolt cutter or some other tool however the body of the lock is hardened steel case which stands up to punnishment like dropping etc, I replaced this lock with a better quality lock that I know I can trust, the steel cable is very good

Works For What We Need

We were looking for a relatively fair priced bike lock that would keep our bikes protected while we were away from them. Decided on purchasing this lock and so far we have not been disappointed. The chain is thin, but not so thin it looks like it could snap. The lock feels fairly heavy and sturdy. As with every lock and chain, it typically only keeps the honest thieves away. If someone wants to get your bike with this lock on it, I'm sure they will.

Great Value

This chain and lock are a great value for what you get. This I feel would stop most thieves from taking my cheap bike, as it is not worth the trouble.

I love it.

I had no idea what type of lock to buy for my bike. Reading a ton of Amazon.com reviews, I came to the conclusion that if anyone wants your bike that bad, they'll find a way to bust your lock. I felt a little more confident with this one because I read a lot of reviews that mentioned someone taking a hammer to the locks with a combanation and getting away with their bikes. Hopefully this one will keep my bike safe. I feel good about it. It is a heavy one though so if that is a concern you may want to look for another one. This one works for me though. I would recommend this to anyone.

Good length

Good lock, although the lock itself feels flimsy because of the plastic cover. The cable is a good length. I use it to secure two bikes to a bike rack and am able to go through the body and front rims of both.

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