Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My husband and I have done a lot of research on bikes and we finally settled on two Schwinn bikes. He purchased a cruiser, and I chose this hybrid. I used to ride a beach cruiser in college and it was awesome. It had gears and rode smoothly, but was pretty difficult to ride over hills because of its heavy weight and thicker tires. I did a lot of distance biking, and although I loved my cruiser, it was not viable for distance. Upon arrival, my bike was in great condition. There was nothing missing, nor broken spokes, no dented rim. I didn't experience any issues. It took me and my husband maybe 20 minutes to put together (with two toddlers running around!). Assembly is easy peasy. Also, I am 5'2 and 125lbs for reference. A few factors determined why I chose this hybrid bike. Gears: this bike has 7 gears. It’s enough to get me over steeper heels, as well as riding comfortably or with resistance on flat ground. These gears only stuck a few times when I first rode it. After a few times scaling back-and-forth with the gears, they stopped sticking and now switch smoothly and quickly. Frame: this bike is light weight. It isn’t as light as a rode bike, but it’s definitely a lot lighter than a cruiser. I am able to easily carry my bike, if needed. While riding, its light weight frame enables me to ride a bit quicker and smoothly with less effort…even with my gears up. The seat is adjustable so you can lower or raise it as needed. I'm short, so I like to stay closer to the ground. Tires: The tires are pretty thin. I would say about a third of the thickness of a cruiser. The tires are thin, but unlike road bikes, they are full of air so I can just put it on the pump if needed. The thin tires allow me to ride faster and turn easier. Brakes: The front brakes merely slow you down. I don’t really use them, but they could be handy. The back brakes are what I use and work very well. Granted, if you mess with them then they might not work properly. The brakes are on the handle bars, and this is great. I don’t like pedal brakes. Fenders: it comes with a front and back fender to protect you from getting dirty! The bike has a flat surface on the back where you can put a basket or something to store your stuff. Not a necessity, but this is nice and convenient. I love the color. I anticipated the color to be a little darker, but the mint is truly pretty. I love the white seat and handle bar grips. However, the seat is one of the most uncomfortable seats I have ever ridden on. It is a hard rock under your butt. It’s awful. I really need to replace it with something with more cushion. I hate the seat! Overall, I love my bike and am so pleased with it…except for the seat. This bike gave me what I needed between a road bike and my old beloved cruiser. I would recommend purchasing this bike…and purchasing a different seat.