Posts Tagged ‘Schwinn’

Schwinn OPP Bell Colors May Vary Black or Chrome

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Schwinn OPP Bell Colors May Vary Black or Chrome



User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Built well but does not always sound good
This bell is metal which gives it the appearance of being sturdy. The trigger is stiff and does not glide smoothly. The bell also sounds muted frequently. I have to play with it to get it sounding right.

5 Stars Great Bell
This bell works great. It makes a nice sound that meets most local laws because it is audible at over 100 feet in my experience. Just like any bike bell, however, it doesn’t work in the rain or when the surface (chiming device) is wet. The water dampens the vibrations that make the nice “briiing” sound. When dry, though, it’s wonderful!

4 Stars Great Bell, Wrong Description
This bell was better than expected performance wise. It was easy to ring compared to the other similar brands that I’ve tried. I would have given it 5 stars if not for the wrong description. The bell that I got was neither black or chrome as described but rather a silver PAINTED one.

5 Stars Blast from the past
The sound of this bell brings back memories of riding my bike through the neighborhood I grew up in as a kid. I mounted this bell on my “adult” bike and feel the feedom of childhood again whenever I ring this great sounding bell. Fun stuff. Now, I am considering putting streamers on the handlebars…

1 Star Does not fit road bikes
It claims to fit most bikes, but is far too small to fit a drop-bar road bike handlebar. It is fragile and not very loud.

At best, this is an overpriced toy.

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Schwinn Free Wheeler 2 Double Swivel Wheel Jogging Stroller

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Schwinn Free Wheeler 2 Double Swivel Wheel Jogging Stroller



User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great stoller!
Great stoller for walks on paved trails and roads around town. It easily fits our 7 month old and two year old. Great tool for getting them to sleep! It’s width makes it difficult for use in tight quarters (i.e., most stores) but we use it a lot for other outings. I’ve used it a little on undeveloped trails and it worked OK, but I wouldn’t venture out more than a mile or two. Best use on paved trails or gravel. Works good for either walking or running. Enough storage for water, snacks, jackets, etc. I would certainly recommend for anyone looking for a two-seat stroller.

4 Stars Schwinn Free Wheeler Review
Schwinn Free Wheeler 2 Double Swivel Wheel Jogging Stroller

My wife loves this stroller. She can put our 3 year old and 10 month old in it and go on walks. It is very smooth and easy to push.

However, I am not as thrilled with this stroller. It is bulky, doesn’t break down that well, and doesn’t fit into places very well. I imagine that these problems occur for strollers like this one. In addition, one of the spokes on the rear wheel broke off and I need to get that repaired.

4 Stars So far, so good
I spent hours researching strollers before purchasing this one. And, although I think the more expensive versions might offer a stronger quality, this one suffices for the price. I actually like this stroller a lot! I just brought it to the mall for the first time and had no difficulties with it fitting in stores. It is super smooth when running and also folds up easily enough. The couple of things that I don’t care for are the construction of the basket below - it seems just a little flimsy; however, it does hold my diaper bag and small drink cooler, in which I didn’t think it would. Also, although I love the size of the sun canopy (this one of the main reasons I bought this stroller), this too seems a little flimsy. But, again, for the price comparison to others, I really am happy with my purchase and would recommend this to others.

Good luck!

5 Stars Great stroller w/ a great price
After doing much research on jogging strollers, I decided on the Schwinn because of price and features. I received the stroller in two days once it was shipped. I thought I would have to assemble the whole stroller but I only had to attach the wheels and foot stool. We took the stroller out for the first walk and immediately loved it. The canopy is great and stuffed inside the zipper is a weathershield. Also, my stroller came with a parent organizer that hooks to the handlebar. The seats are great. I did not purchase this stroller for hardcore jogging. I wanted it more for the ease of the swivel front wheel and fast-paced walking and just around town with the kids. I laid my 5 week old in the recline position and my 2 year old sat up and was lounging. My husband and I were teasing each other over who got to push. We had a Joovy Caboose Ultralight Tandem before and the ease of a swivel/locked front wheel makes such a huge difference. I can push with only one hand and hold my 5 year olds hand.

Like I said before, I read a ton of reviews on many jogging strollers and my decision was between the Instep Safari swivel & the Schwinn Free Wheeler 2. I purchased the Schwinn because I like the colors and my family has Schwinn bicycles which are great quality and figured this would be too. We feel we made a great choice. The storage on the stroller is great as I have a large Lands End tote as my diaper bag and it fits on the bottom. We are very happy with the stroller and feel that the $250 w/ free shipping was worth the money. Amazon.com had the best value.

4 Stars Love my Schwinn
Why?

1) It is compact enough to fit in the trunk of my Honda Accord

2) It fits through doors and aisles at the mall

3) It is easy to maneuver with the front wheel swivel

4) There is a big storage space underneath

5) The seats are more upright than an earlier version

6) It is easy to assemble

The price is great!!

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Schwinn Free Wheeler Jogging Stroller

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Schwinn Free Wheeler Jogging Stroller




Featuring a 12-inch front swivel wheel and 16-inch rear wheels, the Schwinn Free Wheeler jogging stroller is especially useful for urban environments or high population densities where maneuverability is a key. It’s a great one size fits all stroller for running and walking, plus traveling or shopping. The convenient “parent tray” lets you keep your keys, phone, and a beverage close at hand and the adjustable handle bar means pushing the stroller is comfortable for parents of different heights. The five-point harness, tether, parking break, and ASTM certification add peace of mind to the smooth ride.

Little ones will enjoy its roomy child tray that can hold snacks and toys, plus large weather shield that makes riding comfortable no matter the weather. The Schwinn Free Wheeler jogging stroller can accommodate children up to 38 inches tall and up to 50 pounds.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Perfect
I absolutely love this stroller. I bought it specifically for running and run with it 3-4 times a week going from 3-7 miles each time. I have had no problems with it. It was easy to assemble and my three-year-old enjoys riding in it. The sun shade can be unsnapped and adjusted for the sun and wind. My daughter falls asleep some days and is very comfortable. I have owned two other jogger strollers (both InStep) and this one has a much smoother ride and doesn’t veer to a particular side. The adjustable handle is a nice feature and the basket on the bottom is great for carrying my drink and anything else. Having the ability to unlock the front wheel is a nice feature for when we want to walk around the neighborhood. I decided against buying a BOB or Baby Jogger only because my daughter will only be in this stroller for another year and a half. However, if she were younger and I was going to have more children I definitely would have made more of an investment and bought one of them if I were going to use it longer. This is a WONDERFUL stoller!

4 Stars a dream to push
This jogger stroller is effortless to push. Very smooth ride for my baby. My baby sits up nicely in this stroller, the key is to adjust the seat BEFORE you put baby in, that way you can easily move the toggle strap all the way up, otherwise the weight of the baby on the back of the seat makes it hard to move toggle strap up. It is no problem though, to move seat down after baby is in seat. The adjustable canopy is huge and one of the nicest features of this stroller. Just unsnap one snap on each side of canopy then adjust where needed. I can fully protect my baby from the sun at all times. The cup holder could be deeper, and I wish there was a lid on the parent tray compartment. I don’t use the baby tray, haven’t tried, but looks like could be difficult to get a larger child in and out of seat. I connected a carabeaner from the plastic ring on the toggle strap and the lower storage compartment frame to give the storage compartment more support otherwise it will not support much weight at all. I can lift and fit stroller with no problems into my Toyota Matrix hatch back. Stroller doesn’t lock when folded, so it is a bit awkward to get out, and sort of hold together with your hands all the while unfolding the stroller. But once you get your technique down it folds easily and opens up effortlessly. I use this stroller in small cramped stores and it manuevers fairly easily in tight spaces-the width of the tires are wider than other jogger strollers; it turns on a dime. I also use on walking paths, it almost walks itself, be careful to hang on to it at all times because it will roll away from you in a second. Working up to jogging, but when I have tried, it moves great while jogging. I am very satisfied with my purchase and don’t miss my Chicco stroller at all. Remember to inflate tires about once a month.

5 Stars Best Stroller
This stroller is super cool. Took 15 minutes to set up. My baby is 11 weeks old and I was able to adjust the straps to fit him. We used a generic shoulder strap to help him feel a bit more secure. We love taking long walks and going for a quick jogs. The stroller glides across the sometimes bumpy side walks in our suburban neighborhood. My baby fell right asleep the first time I place him in there. Great buy. Wish the sun protector was included.

4 Stars Tall man likes this stroller
First off, i was against the swivel cuz i didn’t like to have moving parts up front that could break off and for me, it’s not a big deal to turn the stroller by lifting the front wheel like you have to. So, we got the Schwinn fixed wheel jogger and love the color, quality and comfort for the little guy but after my wife’s first 2 mile walk with it, the steering was hard for her. She’ll run with it but we do more walking than running so we returned it and got the swivel. So far, i’m happy with it - the swivel seems durable and simple so it should not break off. I really like the swivel now - very easy to cruise around with. Also, for tall people out there, I’m 6′8″ and the handle is adjustable so i’m not bending over to push - quite comfortable for me. My wife is 5′8″ and it is a good adjustment for her. The padding & harness is comfortable for our kid too. no wobble in the front tire either which is good!

A few cons: it didn’t come with the weather shield as it shows in the picture. the foot brake is nice where it needs just one foot to press on the bar across but it unfortunately sitcks out a little and my big feet sometimes will hit it when i’m walking. i can live with that.

5 Stars Love it!!!!
This is the best stroller I have ever had…and I’ve had five others. I don’t jog, but I walk alot.

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Schwinn Aluminum Frame Pump

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Schwinn Aluminum Frame Pump




Featuring the Schwinn brand Americans have trusted for over one hundred years this pump is small enough to go with you anywhere. Bicycle tires and tubes require a fixed pressure per square inch (PSI) to function safely and at best performance. Home bicycle pumps allow riders to maintain this conveniently without costly or lengthy trips to the nearest service station. When mounted on a bicycle or stored in a glove compartment fear of being stranded due to low pressure becomes a thing of the past. PTI Sports products are designed with safety as the first and foremost concern and are constructed of high quality parts and materials to prevent degradation over time. Thoroughly tested, our products last through years of use before they are recommended for replacement, ensuring safe cycling for years to come.

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Schwinn Roadster 12 Inch Trike Multiple Colors

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Schwinn Roadster 12 Inch Trike Multiple Colors




Durable steel frame with extra-low center of gravity provides tip-free stability. Mustache handlebars, scalloped fenders and rear wood deck add retro flair. Pneumatic tires ensure a smooth ride. Adjustable bucket seat for customized comfort.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Lynda
My Grand daughter loves this tricycle, it was for her birthday. Our problem was that the rear right tire was warped, and the handle bar will-not stay tight. We constantly have to tighten it up, and the tire looks wobbly.

1 Star Big Flat tire problem
We have had this tricycle for just over a month(used only 3-4 times) and the front tire already deflated completely..even the back tires were also deflated..brought the air pump and when I put it on the tires, their tube inflates outside the tire(comes out of the rim) even with 10 psi (versus recommended 36 psi) so its totally useless..1 week past 30 day period so won’t even get complete refund..Wish I had read the reviews on its flat tire issue while ordering..don’t go for it!!!

5 Stars Super Nice Trike!
Got it yesterday, my dad put it together and said it was easy to assemble. The trike has a great bell and the bike itself is very nice and its big too. I haven’t seen a nicer one yet, even the neighbors kids were impressed by the trike and were commenting how nice it was. My son will turn 3 in 2 months and he loves it and hes been riding it all day inside and outside. Its very smooth compared to his old trike with the hard plastic tires.

4 Stars A ‘big-boy’ look with a tricycle feel.
I bought this for my (almost) 3 year old. He has two older brothers who have bicycles, and he thought a regular tricycle was for ‘babies.’ This one was perfect! He calls it his motorcycle. It was very easy to put together, and since the seat can change position as he grows, I imagine he will be having loads of fun for many years to come!

5 Stars Our daughter LOVES it!
We got this for our daughter who’s 2 years and 9 months old. She can’t get enough of it and always wants to ride her “bike.” It’s the best looking trike I’ve seen out there! The box says it has a maximum height of 38″, but my daughter is around 37″ and the seat is pushed forward to the second setting. I think this will last a while!

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