George H
Hi,
Does anyone know the reliability or quality of Schwinn hybrid bikes like the 2007 Voyageur or Voyageur GS-or is Trek, or another brand more worth it for the casual (bike the path or to work) kind of guy.
Thanks,
Alex
Answer
The Schwinn bikes I've seen recently have been on sale at Target. The bikes might be okay enough for a casual rider, but I would be very cautious about buying from a store like Target, where the assembly of the bike may not be done by a real bike mechanic. Also, you won't get any service on your bike there. Many real bike shops won't work on "department store" bicycles because the quality of the components (the real crux of a decent bike) is pretty bad. If you buy a bike from a bicycle shop with an real repair center and certified bicycle mechanics, they often will provide some free service for a certain length of time... often, a bike needs "tweaking" of the brakes and the like after the first few rides. Good luck!
The Schwinn bikes I've seen recently have been on sale at Target. The bikes might be okay enough for a casual rider, but I would be very cautious about buying from a store like Target, where the assembly of the bike may not be done by a real bike mechanic. Also, you won't get any service on your bike there. Many real bike shops won't work on "department store" bicycles because the quality of the components (the real crux of a decent bike) is pretty bad. If you buy a bike from a bicycle shop with an real repair center and certified bicycle mechanics, they often will provide some free service for a certain length of time... often, a bike needs "tweaking" of the brakes and the like after the first few rides. Good luck!
Would a road or hybrid bike better suit me?
Dan
Iâm pretty new to bicycling. Currently I have a road bike that I bought at a yard sale for $10. I think it was a nice bike at one time, but I think Iâm ready to get a new one. My goal is to eventually work my way up to being able to bring my bike to work in my car, ride my bike home, and then ride my bike in to work the next day. I plan on splitting it up like that because I live about 50 miles from work and I simply do not have enough free time to ride both ways in the same day. Iâm unsure I should get a hybrid or a road bike. Iâm definitely looking for an entry bike and am hoping to spend $400 or less. I would be open to spending once I know that Iâm really into riding. Any input is appreciated.
Answer
DEFINITELY a road bike. As far as which one or what type, you must realize that $400 is rather low and will get you a heavier, sora equipped tank. If you look for a used bike you can find very nice deals around $600-700 with 105 components or higher. 25 miles is not a short ride, especially when doing it by yourself. You could really do it on any bike, but you will notice a big difference in difficulty and time. For example, I rode 28 miles on my steel fixie last week and I was only able to average like 14-15 mph. I did it, but if I were on my Cannondale I could have averaged at least 17. Spending a little extra to get something that will last you longer and treat you better is worth the money. If you know what your size is, watch bikes on ebay. Sooner or later one's gonna pop up that fits you, has good components, and sells cheap. When researching, www.bikepedia.com is a good site to find most archives.
DEFINITELY a road bike. As far as which one or what type, you must realize that $400 is rather low and will get you a heavier, sora equipped tank. If you look for a used bike you can find very nice deals around $600-700 with 105 components or higher. 25 miles is not a short ride, especially when doing it by yourself. You could really do it on any bike, but you will notice a big difference in difficulty and time. For example, I rode 28 miles on my steel fixie last week and I was only able to average like 14-15 mph. I did it, but if I were on my Cannondale I could have averaged at least 17. Spending a little extra to get something that will last you longer and treat you better is worth the money. If you know what your size is, watch bikes on ebay. Sooner or later one's gonna pop up that fits you, has good components, and sells cheap. When researching, www.bikepedia.com is a good site to find most archives.
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