July 28th, 2010 | 
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On my third replacement bike since I couldn’t get a cash refund. Pedal mounting bolt threads are not a tight fit and if the pedal becomes loose, it tears out the aluminum threads of the socket, turning the bike into an huge, unrepairable yard ornament. If you have this bike, get the pedals screwed in tight ASAP and secured with red LocTite. So much for bike #1.
The tires of Bike #1 and #2 never held air longer than a week or so. It became routine to have to check and re-inflate the tires before every bike ride. I replaced the stem valves and solved that problem. The original stem valves are of incredibly poor quality. One morning I pumped up the tires to 70PSI (tires are marked for 60-80PSI) before a bike ride. About 20 minutes after that and before I even got on the bike, the back tire blew out! Then I found out that the inner tubes are an oddball size and nobody within 3,000 miles stocks or can get them!
So now I am on my third exchange Chinese Schwinn bike. I am gonna LocTite the pedals and then sell this P.O.S. as soon as possible!!!
Run away! Run away!
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ALUMINUM CRUISER FRAME
SHIMANO Men Schwinn Aluminum Comp AllTerrain Bike 7-SPEED REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM GRIP SHIFTER
ALLOY LINEAR PULL BRAKES
RUSTPROOF, 36-HOLE ALLOY RIMS WITH
STAINLESS STEEL SPOKES
USED IN GOOD CONDITION OR BRAND NEW
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I am very happy with the bike Schwinn Midmoor Men’s Hybrid Bike. The bike is solid but relatively light. If anybody’s looking for a step up from a basic ride-it-sometimes bike, this one is nice. If you’re still only going to ride it sometimes, then why bother?
It’s a little heavy to be called a road bike, which is probably why it’s not, and I’m still wondering why exactly there needs to be a suspension (which must have added a fair share of useless weight). Also, the handlebar isn’t as adjustable as most would like, and if you’re 6? tall and one of those people who likes their legs to be fully extended when pedaling, it might not be possible on this bike. Frame feels very solid and strong, yet lightweight aluminum. After a professional tune-up (and the 2 components above replaced), the bike is handling great.
The shifter is a good Shimano shifter (but not their best of Men Schwinn Aluminum Comp AllTerrain Bike course, this is a $240 bike). The gear changer is a basic Shimano touring, but still a Shimano. Very easy to assemble. It is mostly assembled. You will need to have the brakes and gears adjusted, and the wheel trued.
Schwinn Midmoor should be advertised as great bike that needs some additional parts purchased (to replace the 2 cheap components that will break easily)!
I added a nice comfortable seat, rear and front lights, splash guards (I know they aren’t pretty, but necessary on a commuter bike, and actually looked pretty good with it). I might even add a rear rack, since this is now my official commuter bike. Once I poured some money in on repair mentioned above, accessories and a tune-up, I love this bike.
I wanted a nice durable bike just to run local chores but once I started riding this bike I found myself taking longer and longer rides. Aluminum frame makes it light weight for this type of bike. The wheels/spokes give it a distinct look. The seat could have been softer, but other than that it’s a great ride. I purchased the bike in August and up to this point it has been completely trouble free.
Schwinn Midmoor Men’s Hybrid Bike (700c Wheelsnice bike for the money. Light, smooth ride and fast.
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Tags: Allterrain, Aluminum, Asap, Bike Pedals, Bike Ride, Bike Tires, Inner Tubes, Keyword, Loctite, Mounting Bolt, Poor Quality, Schwinn Bike, Stocks, Threads, Tight Fit, Tires, Unrepairable, Yard Ornament | 
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