Originally Posted by
michaelmc
I think you can do better for the money, especially in terms of wheels. Check out your LBS for Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Fuji, Bianchi, any of the better-known brands. Also, test ride LOTS of bikes before you buy.
+1, I would try different brands. You might want to look at a Giant OCR 2. Similiar to the Schwinn, but $100 less. Also, look for end of the year sales and leftover models. You might find a good deal on a better model for the same $1000.