Which Bike Is Better?
03-17-14 | 09:16 AM
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Which Bike Is Better?
Schwinn City Single Bike - Comfort / Hybrid
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The Schwinn has a lighter frame, comes with a rack, and is single speed (which I prefer). Any reason not to get it over the Oxford? Thanks!
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Save Up To 60% Off Town Bikes | Classic, Stylish Three Speed City Bikes | Urban Bikes | Commuter Road Bikes | Windsor Oxford from bikesdirect.com
The Schwinn has a lighter frame, comes with a rack, and is single speed (which I prefer). Any reason not to get it over the Oxford? Thanks!
03-17-14 | 10:31 AM
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No rain fender. How does that Schwinn not have one? So that will be an extra cost. Unless you're figuring on the cost of adding a rack to the Windsor. Hey, the Windsor Deluxe has both for the same price.
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03-17-14 | 12:32 PM
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Good point! Wound up purchasing this based on Nashbar's recommendation:
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_560653_-1
They had a 17% off sale so I wound up paying only $315 after shipping.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_560653_-1
They had a 17% off sale so I wound up paying only $315 after shipping.
03-17-14 | 12:50 PM
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Good point! Wound up purchasing this based on Nashbar's recommendation:
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_560653_-1
They had a 17% off sale so I wound up paying only $315 after shipping.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...0052_560653_-1
They had a 17% off sale so I wound up paying only $315 after shipping.
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04-07-14 | 12:31 PM
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Hey Tom,
I really enjoy the bike. It's surprisingly light, I appreciate the 5 gears, the breaks are the best that I've ever used, and the posture (slightly bent forward) is actually really good for my lower back. The basket is a waste though--its too damn small--so I may wind up swapping out the handle bars. I went to my LBS to get it tuned up and all and he declared a general loathing for IGHs but I took his advice with a grain of salt since he wasn't familiar with the brand (sturmey archer). It's been a real pleasure to ride so far and every day I ride I save $5 that I would have spent on Metrocard fare so I'll make my money back in a few months.
I really enjoy the bike. It's surprisingly light, I appreciate the 5 gears, the breaks are the best that I've ever used, and the posture (slightly bent forward) is actually really good for my lower back. The basket is a waste though--its too damn small--so I may wind up swapping out the handle bars. I went to my LBS to get it tuned up and all and he declared a general loathing for IGHs but I took his advice with a grain of salt since he wasn't familiar with the brand (sturmey archer). It's been a real pleasure to ride so far and every day I ride I save $5 that I would have spent on Metrocard fare so I'll make my money back in a few months.
04-07-14 | 01:28 PM
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04-07-14 | 01:52 PM
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I went to my LBS to get it tuned up and all and he declared a general loathing for IGHs but I took his advice with a grain of salt since he wasn't familiar with the brand (sturmey archer). It's been a real pleasure to ride so far and every day I ride I save $5 that I would have spent on Metrocard fare so I'll make my money back in a few months.
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