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Model: Schwinn Copeland Hybrid Bike, 21 Speeds, 700c Wheels, Blue
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A hybrid bicycle combines the features of a road bike with a the more upright riding position of a mountain or fitness bike.
A road bike with dropped handle bars and multiple gears and narrow tires is good for longer distances and higher speeds, but the bars and tires are not so good for some city traffic or uneven terrain.
So, combining flat bars and multiple gears on medium size tires is a good idea for commuters or fitness types.
Just a general statement about steel bike frames. The weight difference between a good steel vs good alloy frame isn't much. Not that this is likely a good frame. However, it may not be all that heavy and weight isn't always end all be all.
Steel frames can be more flexible than an aluminum frame which can result in better ride quality. My old steel frame cheep bike actually road over bumps better than my alloy fully rigid mtb. It was certainly heavier but ride quality was superior despite being a cheap big box bike vs my good bike store mtb.
I wouldn't avoid this bike just because the frame is steel. It might be a decent college campus bike for the price.
Bottom of the barrel price, designed and built as a disposable and a very expensive bike object. Schwinn has other much better constructed bikes at $300-549 range.
Thank you for letting us all know that we can get a better bike by paying double or triple the price of this one.
This bike is perfectly fine for casual riding around the neighborhood. Not everyone needs an expensive bike.
after buying the hybrid from costco which i love... i decided i need a mountain bike for the trails because hybrids come with narrow tires so now i have a bike for road and mountain
I also have both a hybrid and a mountain. It's amazing how much faster the hybrid is because of the thinner tires.
No one is being elitist by explaining that bikes like this aren't worth the price. It's understandable if you need a bike within your budget. But like buying a car, you'd be better off buying a used one of higher quality than a new one that isn't worth its weight in dirt.
Mechanics Ask Walmart, Major Bike Manufacturers to Stop Making and Selling 'Built-to-Fail' Bikes
Find a community bike shop that isn't in it just for the money. They will not only do what's best for you now with a better bike at an affordable price, they will also serve your needs in the future with reasonably priced repairs as well as educating you for free on how to maintain and fix your bike.
I bought a $200 hybrid 700 cc Schwinn about 6 years ago. It's been great but it needs a tune-up badly. Both brakes are shot and my gears need some work. Do you think it would be cheaper to get this deal versus bringing my current bike into a shop to get fixed? Guessing it would be cheaper to get this...
I bought a $200 hybrid 700 cc Schwinn about 6 years ago. It's been great but it needs a tune-up badly. Both brakes are shot and my gears need some work. Do you think it would be cheaper to get this deal versus bringing my current bike into a shop to get fixed? Guessing it would be cheaper to get this...
If you haven't properly maintained your bike, it'll likely need more work than it's worth to get it up to snuff. You might be better off buying a new one (and then do basic maintenance, such as clean/lube the drivetrain). Many people seem to assume that chains don't need to be cleaned and they last forever. Dirty chains wear out quickly. YouTube has lots of videos on how to do this easy maintenance. Your bike will go from a slick deal to a sick mess if you abuse it.
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No one is being elitist by explaining that bikes like this aren't worth the price. It's understandable if you need a bike within your budget. But like buying a car, you'd be better off buying a used one of higher quality than a new one that isn't worth its weight in dirt.
Mechanics Ask Walmart, Major Bike Manufacturers to Stop Making and Selling 'Built-to-Fail' Bikes
Find a community bike shop that isn't in it just for the money. They will not only do what's best for you now with a better bike at an affordable price, they will also serve your needs in the future with reasonably priced repairs as well as educating you for free on how to maintain and fix your bike.
Bottom of the barrel price, designed and built as a disposable and a very expensive bike object. Schwinn has other much better constructed bikes at $300-549 range.
Sometimes people just want something cheaper to occasionally roll through the neighborhood or local park. It's not that serious for everyone.
I'm 6'3", and this bike is rated max 74 inches, I think I might be too tall for this bike? It doesn't state the wheel size which I read that 29" is what I'd want. Any advice?
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I have bought cheap bikes from Walmart and Target my whole life for riding around my neighborhood. They all lasted 4+ years and rarely needed repairs. I didn't think about aluminum vs steel, mountains vs roa, etc. Jsut bought the cheapest one that fit my size and felt good in store. The bike snobbery I see on these pages is hilarious .
I guarantee this bike would be fine for 98% of bike riders.
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I have an old schwinn trailway hybrid bike from 2007 (purchased from Target) that served me very well in grad school. Probably did over 1500 miles on it. Brought it back across the country when I moved. It needs some serious TLC...
Been thinking of bringing it to my local REI to fix up. It may cost the value of the bike itself to fix ($200+). However, the bike itself was comfortable.
Would any of the cyclists here recommend spending that $ to fix it or to find a replacement? In this inflation era, I figure just getting a new one may involve compromises.
Apparently the bike was made by Pacific cycle (the parent of schwinn) and not by schwinn themselves. Does that mean it's good?
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A road bike with dropped handle bars and multiple gears and narrow tires is good for longer distances and higher speeds, but the bars and tires are not so good for some city traffic or uneven terrain.
So, combining flat bars and multiple gears on medium size tires is a good idea for commuters or fitness types.
Steel frames can be more flexible than an aluminum frame which can result in better ride quality. My old steel frame cheep bike actually road over bumps better than my alloy fully rigid mtb. It was certainly heavier but ride quality was superior despite being a cheap big box bike vs my good bike store mtb.
I wouldn't avoid this bike just because the frame is steel. It might be a decent college campus bike for the price.
This bike is perfectly fine for casual riding around the neighborhood. Not everyone needs an expensive bike.
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This bike is perfectly fine for casual riding around the neighborhood. Not everyone needs an expensive bike.
Mechanics Ask Walmart, Major Bike Manufacturers to Stop Making and Selling 'Built-to-Fail' Bikes
https://www.vice.com/en/article/w...fail-bikes
Find a community bike shop that isn't in it just for the money. They will not only do what's best for you now with a better bike at an affordable price, they will also serve your needs in the future with reasonably priced repairs as well as educating you for free on how to maintain and fix your bike.
https://www.bikecollect
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Mechanics Ask Walmart, Major Bike Manufacturers to Stop Making and Selling 'Built-to-Fail' Bikes
https://www.vice.com/en/article/w...fail-bikes
Find a community bike shop that isn't in it just for the money. They will not only do what's best for you now with a better bike at an affordable price, they will also serve your needs in the future with reasonably priced repairs as well as educating you for free on how to maintain and fix your bike.
https://www.bikecollect
I guarantee this bike would be fine for 98% of bike riders.
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Been thinking of bringing it to my local REI to fix up. It may cost the value of the bike itself to fix ($200+). However, the bike itself was comfortable.
Would any of the cyclists here recommend spending that $ to fix it or to find a replacement? In this inflation era, I figure just getting a new one may involve compromises.
Apparently the bike was made by Pacific cycle (the parent of schwinn) and not by schwinn themselves. Does that mean it's good?
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