Schwinn?
07-02-05, 11:55 PM
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Schwinn?
I was checking out the 2005 Schwinn Fastback 27. Just wondering if this would be a good first bike?
https://www.schwinnbike.com/products/...ail.php?id=407
Specifications:
Color(s) Road Rash Red
Size(s) XS,S,M,L,XL
Frame Schwinn Super Butted 'N'Litened' Gold label smooth welded aluminum with Reflex carbon fiber seat stays, race geometry, IS standard integrated head tube, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, and 2x H2O bottle boss
Fork Schwinn Reflex CF-3 carbon fiber blades w/ 1 1/8" Cr-Mo steerer & forged dropouts
Crankset TruVativ Elita forged alloy w/ 52-42-30 7075 outer, Cr-Mo inner
Bottom Bracket TruVativ Sealed Cartridge ISIS spline 68 x 118
Pedals n/a
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra 31.8 down-pull
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 RD-5501 GS long cage
Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI
Freewheel SRAM road 9-sp 12-26T
Chain KMC Z-90 super narrow
Rims Jalco double wall w/ machined sidewalls 32H
Tires Vittoria Zafiro 700 x 23C
Front Hub Shimano sealed w/ QR 32H
Rear Hub Shimano sealed freehub w/ QR 32H
Spokes 14g stainless
Nipples CP brass
Front Brake Tektro dual-pivot caliper
Rear Brake Tektro dual-pivot caliper
Brake Levers Shimano Tiagra STI
Handlebar Ritchey 31.8 6061 alloy width to suit frame size
Stem Ritchey forged 6061 w/ front load cap 31.8
Grips Schwinn gel tape with embossed star logo
Headset FSA integrated sealed
Saddle WTB Shadow V Race
Seat Post Ritchey Road forged 6061 27.2 x 350mm
Seat Clamp Schwinn forged / CNC w/ Cr-Mo Allen bolt
Extras 2 x 10, 2 x 5 extra headset spacers
https://www.schwinnbike.com/products/...ail.php?id=407
Specifications:
Color(s) Road Rash Red
Size(s) XS,S,M,L,XL
Frame Schwinn Super Butted 'N'Litened' Gold label smooth welded aluminum with Reflex carbon fiber seat stays, race geometry, IS standard integrated head tube, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, and 2x H2O bottle boss
Fork Schwinn Reflex CF-3 carbon fiber blades w/ 1 1/8" Cr-Mo steerer & forged dropouts
Crankset TruVativ Elita forged alloy w/ 52-42-30 7075 outer, Cr-Mo inner
Bottom Bracket TruVativ Sealed Cartridge ISIS spline 68 x 118
Pedals n/a
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra 31.8 down-pull
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 RD-5501 GS long cage
Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI
Freewheel SRAM road 9-sp 12-26T
Chain KMC Z-90 super narrow
Rims Jalco double wall w/ machined sidewalls 32H
Tires Vittoria Zafiro 700 x 23C
Front Hub Shimano sealed w/ QR 32H
Rear Hub Shimano sealed freehub w/ QR 32H
Spokes 14g stainless
Nipples CP brass
Front Brake Tektro dual-pivot caliper
Rear Brake Tektro dual-pivot caliper
Brake Levers Shimano Tiagra STI
Handlebar Ritchey 31.8 6061 alloy width to suit frame size
Stem Ritchey forged 6061 w/ front load cap 31.8
Grips Schwinn gel tape with embossed star logo
Headset FSA integrated sealed
Saddle WTB Shadow V Race
Seat Post Ritchey Road forged 6061 27.2 x 350mm
Seat Clamp Schwinn forged / CNC w/ Cr-Mo Allen bolt
Extras 2 x 10, 2 x 5 extra headset spacers
07-03-05, 08:39 AM
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You are the best judge of which shoes fit your feet the best. Visit four or five good bike shops in your neighborhood. Look at a variety of bikes in your price range. Test ride your favorites. Judge which shop seems most willing to give you good service before, during, and after the sale. Re-visit the "finalists" and decide which bike and which shop feels right to you. At this point, I usually buy the red bike.
