2009 Schwinn World Tour DLX Commuter Bike
04-03-09, 06:50 AM
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2009 Schwinn World Tour DLX Commuter Bike
Just got the latest Performance Bicycle catalog and saw this bike advertised for $699. Not sure if this would be good for folks looking for a commuter - it looks good to me except I didn't see any holes in the front fork for mounting a front rack. Just thought I'd share the info.
2009 Schwinn World Tour DLX Commuter Bike
2009 Schwinn World Tour DLX Commuter Bike
04-03-09, 08:28 AM
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If it has cantilever brakes and fender mounts, a front rack can be mounted. Nitto makes a rack that mounts to canti bosses. I think Nashbar has a knockoff, if the thought of putting an expensive Nitto rack on a cheap bike bothers you....
Hats off to Schwinn and Performance. The pump doubling as a seatpost is an interesting idea. Don't know how it would be to actually USE, but it's a nice spec.
Hats off to Schwinn and Performance. The pump doubling as a seatpost is an interesting idea. Don't know how it would be to actually USE, but it's a nice spec.
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Specs say that you can mount lowriders on it. I don't see fork brazons though.
04-03-09, 09:03 AM
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"pump doubling a seatpost"
Huh?
Huh?
04-03-09, 09:09 AM
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Thanks for the link. 
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
Read it and you'll know what he's talking about.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
Read it and you'll know what he's talking about.
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Seat Post: Alloy micro adjust with integrated tire pump
https://www.schwinnbike.com/chl/eng/P...World-Tour-DLX
https://www.schwinnbike.com/chl/eng/P...World-Tour-DLX
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I've been thinking on sliding a frame pump down the seat tube of one bike.
Haven't gotten around to it yet.
Haven't gotten around to it yet.
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I don't know - it seems if the pump comes in and out easy enough, it might rattle around in the tube.
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sounds like an annoyance, the last thing I want to do when changing a flat is take my seat off, what do you rest you bike on when it's upside down? take seat off, remove pump, put seat back on, change flat, take seat off AGAIN ! UGH!
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WOW, what a concept!
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This should be considered: 2008 Scattante X-560 Cyclocross Bike
Regular Price: $1,499.99
Sale Price: $799.00
Item #30-0780
Frame: 7005 Butted Aluminum Frame
Wheelset: Alex ALX 270, Front: 20H; Rear: 24H
Grips/Tape: Black Velo Cork
Fork: Carbon blade w/ Alloy steerer and cantilever mounts
Seatpost: Carbon/Alloy Black, 27.2 x 350mm
Handlebar: Forté Black, 31.8mm
Headset: FSA IS-2-CX Integrated, 1 1/8”
Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaExo
Crankset: FSA MegaExo CK-6020CC, 46/36T, Double
Tires: Kenda K-932, 700c x 32
Chain: KMC DX-10SC
Pedals: NA
Rack Mounts: None
Stem: Scattante Black, 31.8mm clamp
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-5600B, Double, 31.8mm clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 RD-5600, 10-speed
Levers: Shimano 105 ST-5600
Shifters: Shimano 105 ST-5600, 10-speed
Cassette: Shimano 105, 12/25T, 10-speed
Brakes: Tektro 992AG Forged Alloy, Linear Spring
Saddle: Velo VL-1210
Regular Price: $1,499.99
Sale Price: $799.00
Item #30-0780
Frame: 7005 Butted Aluminum Frame
Wheelset: Alex ALX 270, Front: 20H; Rear: 24H
Grips/Tape: Black Velo Cork
Fork: Carbon blade w/ Alloy steerer and cantilever mounts
Seatpost: Carbon/Alloy Black, 27.2 x 350mm
Handlebar: Forté Black, 31.8mm
Headset: FSA IS-2-CX Integrated, 1 1/8”
Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaExo
Crankset: FSA MegaExo CK-6020CC, 46/36T, Double
Tires: Kenda K-932, 700c x 32
Chain: KMC DX-10SC
Pedals: NA
Rack Mounts: None
Stem: Scattante Black, 31.8mm clamp
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-5600B, Double, 31.8mm clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 RD-5600, 10-speed
Levers: Shimano 105 ST-5600
Shifters: Shimano 105 ST-5600, 10-speed
Cassette: Shimano 105, 12/25T, 10-speed
Brakes: Tektro 992AG Forged Alloy, Linear Spring
Saddle: Velo VL-1210
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04-03-09, 11:12 AM
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Just looks like a solid budget touring bike.
That's a good thing though. I do hope it has lowrider mounts, but I've attached racks with p clamps on steel forks that worked quite well, so not a big deal.
That's a good thing though. I do hope it has lowrider mounts, but I've attached racks with p clamps on steel forks that worked quite well, so not a big deal.
04-03-09, 12:11 PM
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What is N’Gauged Chromoly and how does it rank against the steel used in other frames? What steel is used in the more expensive commuter bikes?
