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Schwinn Prelude review

  • Price Paid:$178.00
  • User rating:
    (4)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 3 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"New to tri's -BUY this bike. If you like tri's you can get a big money bike next year. Buy this bike to ride on rain days and spare your nice bike. Don't buy this bike if you have the money and are serious about winning."bruehoyt

(5)

Ease of installation

Came fully assembled.

(4)

Ease of use

Making it harder- The shifters are mounted at the stem and are clumsy. No quick release rear wheel.
Making it easier ir has schesder valves.

(3)

Quality of Construction

This is put together with minimum standards for a modern bike.

(2)

Fit

When you by a bike off the rack for under $200 = one size fits all. I am at the lower end of size for people who fit this bike.

(4)

Comfort

It works. It isn't perfect. it is cheap.

(4)

Adjustability

seat goes up and dow. what more do you want?

(5)

Durability

You can beat the poop outta this thing and bnot feel bad. If there is a prob it has a lifetime warrantee on parts.

(5)

Value

$178 and I placed first in age group my first tri and 2nd overall in the next. I train on it part time.

(4)

Appearance

I like it.

(5)

Customer Service

I needed a part - called pacific cycle. The sent the part fast no questions asked.

(3)

Performance

Compared to the sweet machine many of you have this is a dinosaur. If you are lean with high VO2 max and strong heart you'll do fine.

Strengths

It is cheap yet acceptable.

Weakness

It is heavier than its more expensive competitors. Shifters and derailleurs are barely adequate. One size fits all.

Buyers clubPrelude
  • 4 people use
  • 278 workouts logged
  • 5311.46 miles / 343.03 hours logged