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frontpage Posted by sircomference • May 1, 2022

24" Schwinn Sidewinder Mountain Bike (21 Speeds, Black / Teal)

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Walmart has 24" Schwinn Sidewinder Mountain Bike (21 Speeds, Black / Teal) on sale for $178. Choose free store pick up where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free.
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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $50 lower (22% savings) than list price
  • About this product:
    • 24-inch wheels fits riders 56 to 66 inches tall
    • Tool-free adjustable seat post
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Walmart has 24" Schwinn Sidewinder Mountain Bike (21 Speeds, Black / Teal) on sale for $178. Choose free store pick up where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free.
  • Note: Availability for free store pickup may vary by location.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $50 lower (22% savings) than list price
  • About this product:
    • 24-inch wheels fits riders 56 to 66 inches tall
    • Tool-free adjustable seat post
  • About this store:
    • Walmart return policy here
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion

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Model: Schwinn Sidewinder Mountain Bike, 24-inch Wheels, 21 Speeds, Black / Teal

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The problem is my kid (my son) will ride the 24 inch bike for maybe 3 years (4th grade to about 6th grade) before he outgrows the bike. He's too big for his kid bike and still too short for the full on adult bike, which is where these 24 inch bikes come in. I feel like it's alright to cheap out on this "transitional" bike, so when he gets better at shifting and whatnot, he can get a better bike.

(For that matter, I didn't even spend $178. I spent $75 at Target for a Huffy 24 inch bike.)
No, that is the geometry of a lot of bikes now.
There're two trains of thought on kids bikes.

The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.

The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.

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drummerdave
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My local walmart had these for $50 yesterday.
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Oh yeah that's a good deal where at? We don't gave a wally world where I reside so I figured it was a decent deal for some folks that aren't close by.
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a little more, but something you can actually repair the parts on when they break. https://www.rei.com/product/14316...-kids-bike
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Quote from JollyWeather215 :
a little more, but something you can actually repair the parts on when they break. https://www.rei.com/product/14316...-kids-bike [rei.com]
The problem is my kid (my son) will ride the 24 inch bike for maybe 3 years (4th grade to about 6th grade) before he outgrows the bike. He's too big for his kid bike and still too short for the full on adult bike, which is where these 24 inch bikes come in. I feel like it's alright to cheap out on this "transitional" bike, so when he gets better at shifting and whatnot, he can get a better bike.

(For that matter, I didn't even spend $178. I spent $75 at Target for a Huffy 24 inch bike.)
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Does it have pegs? You ever take it off any sweet jumps? Napoleon Dynamite.
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The problem is my kid (my son) will ride the 24 inch bike for maybe 3 years (4th grade to about 6th grade) before he outgrows the bike. He's too big for his kid bike and still too short for the full on adult bike, which is where these 24 inch bikes come in. I feel like it's alright to cheap out on this "transitional" bike, so when he gets better at shifting and whatnot, he can get a better bike.

(For that matter, I didn't even spend $178. I spent $75 at Target for a Huffy 24 inch bike.)
There're two trains of thought on kids bikes.

The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.

The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.
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Is this a female bike? I haven't rode a bike in a long time but shouldn't the mens bike have a straight bar in the middle?
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Quote from jeff34270 :
There're two trains of thought on kids bikes.

The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.

The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.
I am of the first train of thought.
I have three kids going through bikes. Two 7 year olds, and one 10. For the past 3-4 years I have just been picking bikes up at the local Goodwill. You find bikes used only one season, and my kids in turn will only use it one season, maybe two, before they outgrow them.
I little chain and brake cleaning and oiling and they are good to go. And not worrying about theft is on point too. I never worry about leaving the bikes out front or walking away from them at parks. Gone thru 7 bikes so far only had one disappear, and was like "Oh, well there goes $25 bucks, will have to hit the thrift stores again."

But this year, with the 50% off Target sale, decided to get them all new bikes.
Got two 20" Schwinns, $67 each for the 7 year olds. Now need one for the 10.

Which brings me to my question. Which is the better Schwinn?

This one, or the one at Target for $165:
https://www.target.com/p/schwinn-...nk=sametab

The Walmart has disk brakes and trigger shifters. But the Target has an aluminum frame.
Can't really tell by the pics about the derailleur and freewheel- but assuming they are of similar (lo-end) quality.
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Quote from BuddyLove99 :
Is this a female bike? I haven't rode a bike in a long time but shouldn't the mens bike have a straight bar in the middle?
No, that is the geometry of a lot of bikes now.
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Quote from BuddyLove99 :
Is this a female bike? I haven't rode a bike in a long time but shouldn't the mens bike have a straight bar in the middle?
Quote from w9w8s :
No, that is the geometry of a lot of bikes now.
Yeah, it is becoming more common in 16" to 24" bikes.
Serves two purposes. easier on/off and standing balance for young riders. And having one frame vs two, reduces and eases manufacturing.
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Quote from jeff34270 :
There're two trains of thought on kids bikes.

The first is that the child will only be riding it for a year or two, so a cheap throwaway bike will be good enough. It's also less likely to be stolen.

The second is that a nicer bike will be nicer for them to ride, require less maintanence cost, and will still be in nice enough shape when they're done to be handed down to the next child, cousin, etc, or sold to recoup much of the initial cost.
I'd always vote for the aluminum frame over the steel. The weight of the bike definitely matters when there are a lot of hills around. I'm actually considering returning the bike that I just built for the aluminum framed one that you posted.
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My local walmart had these for $50 yesterday.
Good strory
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Quote from un_plug :
I am of the first train of thought.
I have three kids going through bikes. Two 7 year olds, and one 10. For the past 3-4 years I have just been picking bikes up at the local Goodwill. You find bikes used only one season, and my kids in turn will only use it one season, maybe two, before they outgrow them.
I little chain and brake cleaning and oiling and they are good to go. And not worrying about theft is on point too. I never worry about leaving the bikes out front or walking away from them at parks. Gone thru 7 bikes so far only had one disappear, and was like "Oh, well there goes $25 bucks, will have to hit the thrift stores again."

But this year, with the 50% off Target sale, decided to get them all new bikes.
Got two 20" Schwinns, $67 each for the 7 year olds. Now need one for the 10.

Which brings me to my question. Which is the better Schwinn?

This one, or the one at Target for $165:
https://www.target.com/p/schwinn-...nk=sametab

The Walmart has disk brakes and trigger shifters. But the Target has an aluminum frame.
Can't really tell by the pics about the derailleur and freewheel- but assuming they are of similar (lo-end) quality.
Personally I'd go for the aluminum frame. V brakes are more than adequate. Grip shifts are also fine for kids and usually reliable. The weight difference is significant for young kids. I got diamondbacks for my kids. 20" steel is heavier than the 24" aluminum. It is much easier for them. In your case is looks like it is 10lbs (almost 24% more weight different) with a steel frame.

btw same Shimano tourney derailleur, bottom of their line but a name brand. those shocks are likely crappy spring shock with no lock out. I wish they would just put rigid forks on these kids bikes.
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Quote from JYC :
I'd always vote for the aluminum frame over the steel. The weight of the bike definitely matters when there are a lot of hills around. I'm actually considering returning the bike that I just built for the aluminum framed one that you posted.
Quote from Goodhur :
Personally I'd go for the aluminum frame. V brakes are more than adequate. Grip shifts are also fine for kids and usually reliable. The weight difference is significant for young kids. I got diamondbacks for my kids. 20" steel is heavier than the 24" aluminum. It is much easier for them. In your case is looks like it is 10lbs (almost 24% more weight different) with a steel frame.

btw same Shimano tourney derailleur, bottom of their line but a name brand. those shocks are likely crappy spring shock with no lock out. I wish they would just put rigid forks on these kids bikes.
Thanks for the input, I was leaning toward Target aluminum framed one, decided to pull the trigger on that one.

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