The bike needed some work right out of the box. The front wheel wobbled badly and made the brake pads rub. I spend a few minutes tuning up the spokes and got the wheel true. The seat that came with the bike seemed not to be the correct one. I had to mount the seat on the very rear of the seat bracket to get it somewhat level. The chain was not properly threaded through the rear derailer. It was rubbing across the metal bracket and not threaded through the gears. I bent the bracket back and threaded the chain through the gears. If I would have rode it with out threading the chain properly, the chain would have jammed and probably broken the derailer. This was an obvious error and makes me wonder who put the bike's rear chain assembly together and where was the quality control.
After spending a couple hours assembling and fixing everything the bike performed well. The seating position and swept-back handlebars made for a very comfortable ride. It is stylish and the price was very good. If you are handy or are willing to take the bike to a shop for the initial setup I would recommend this ride.
After spending a couple hours assembling and fixing everything the bike performed well. The seating position and swept-back handlebars made for a very comfortable ride. It is stylish and the price was very good. If you are handy or are willing to take the bike to a shop for the initial setup I would recommend this ride.
Product Description
Cruise around your neighborhood in style with the Schwinn Southport men's cruiser bike. Outfitted with a durable steel frame, cruiser-style handlebars, and a rigid fork, the Southport is an ideal choice for beach towns and riverside bike paths. The bike also features seven-speed SRAM grip shifters, which make it a breeze to change gears, along with sure-stopping alloy linear pull brakes. Other details include 26-inch wheels, a free wheel hub that allows you to pedal backwards without the brakes engaging, a padded saddle, a chain guard, and platform pedals. The bike weighs 44.8 pounds and carries a five-year warranty. About Schwinn Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that's long been synonymous with quality and innovation. The company has built some of the best-known and best-loved bikes of multiple generations, including the Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate, and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to innovate with such releases as the redesigned Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom, and performance to people of all ages.
Features
- Schwinn Steel Cruiser Frame
- Schwinn Steel Cruiser Fork
- Shimano 7-Speed Rear Derailleur w/ SRAM Grip Shift
- Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
- Steel 1-piece Crank
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