Thanks, sorry if my answer seemed snappy at you, love your post and did not mean for my response to come off
that way. I have learned a lot since having to sell it. Like enjoying road riding, commuting, found endless new trails that I never
even would have thought of, and they do make a ( FEW ) decent Dept. store bikes. But you have to know what your looking for,
and for the most part be able to service them yourself. My house burnt down 1 1/2 years ago, ( which I owned ), and had let the
insurance lapse, then was laid off 4 months later from a wonderful job due to the economy. Thats when the Mountain Bike, ( collection ) went, and the boat...ETC...But finally set aside 300.00 dollars, could not stand not riding, searched Craigslist forever,
and local LBS, could not find anything, then came across the Schwinn Tailways, was not sure about the Hybrid part, but found it
to be my favorite feature, next major purchase has to be 2 computers for my kids, both go out just after the warranty. LOL
Would not change a thing on the Trailways, except lock out forks, love the fit, feel, and components operation. And to be honest, as long as the trails are not to rough, the Hybrid is faster, in the current location I live, (the country), would not trade back for the Mountain Bike. And the Topeak Rack and Pannier system verses back pack, night and day. I'm glad I discovered the
world of Hybrids. : ) Richard