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Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain Bike | 
 enlarge | Brand: Schwinn
Buy New: $199.99
Rating:  11 reviews
Color: Matte Silver/Matte Purple
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 40.4
Dimensions (in): 55.5 x 29.6 x 8.5
Model: S2699
UPC: 038675269996
EAN: 0038675269996
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Women's mountain bike for trail or street riding | | • | Hand-built, trail-tuned aluminum frame | | • | Smooth-riding RST Omni 191 suspension fork | | • | Shimano 21-speed drive train with SRAM grip shifters | | • | Shimano front and rear derailleurs; quality sport saddle |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 It's a decent bike for the $$ October 26, 2008
usaf_drew (Middle GA)
I bought this bike because of the price basically. Not so much because of the Schwinn name anymore because they may as well call themselves Pacific Cycle in China. This bike is made entirely there with the lower end parts to prove it. But it's not all bad. In fact, I have a lot positive to say about this bike.
- It's actually very light. They must use a different aluminum in this one then their other bikes carried by Wal-Mart cause those were all a bit heavier. It's an easy bike to lift up on my roof racks.
- Welds are perfect on the frame and elsewhere.
- The pre-assembled parts were for the most part done right and tight
- Nice light aluminum rims
- Once tuned-up, the v-brakes are strong
- COMES with a water bottle
- Knobby tires are decent quality
- Shimano rear derailleur is not the best but not bad either
- Plenty of documentation on how to adjust everything (the v-brakes needed some Googling though)
- Very well packaged
Here are some things that could be better:
- Spring shock instead of gas makes for somewhat unnatural feel
- Seat is basic and uncomfortable
- No rear rim quick disconnect, only front
- Generic front derailleur
- Combined Shimano shifters and v-brake handles makes for upgrading one or the other impossible
Even though this bike is made with lower-end components, the frame is very light and solid. When it's all tuned up, this bike operates very nicely. If you're debating on whether to pick a Schwinn up at Walmart, Target or elsewhere, get it here instead. I've tested the Schwinns at those stores and they are all a bit lower-end than this one. Also, I think the $199 shipped is a good deal. Get this bike if you plan on doing light trail riding or cruising.
Good bike, fun ride August 20, 2008
Elisabel Vega (Detroit, MI)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had this bike for nearly two months now, and I think a chronological look at my experience with it would be best suited for this review, illustrating why this bicycle was just right for me and why I give it 4 stars.
I wanted a bike that I could use to commute. I didn't know much about bikes except the very, very basics and hadn't rode one in over 10 years. I did some research, learned about frame height, the different types of bikes, compared prices, read reviews, etc, and decided to go for a mountain bike for its upright riding position and the rough patches of the streets I'd be riding on. Of the bikes that fit my needs, I liked this one best for its choice of colors.
The bike arrived with all its parts. The instruction manual explained things as if everyone knows the anatomy of a bicycle, which made things difficult (what did I know about derailleurs and barrel adjusters?), but with my brother's help was able to get it together in less than an hour. One of the last steps is adjusting the derailleurs (the gear shifting mechanism). The instructions say that while the bike is adjusted in the factory, one MUST readjust it before riding. Since it seemed to be shifting well enough without me on it, out of fear of messing it up I didn't do this and went to ride the bike.
I fortunately didn't have any accidents on account of not making all the needed modifications from the get-go. The handlebars would come loose after a while, so I began to carry an Allen key with me. But after the third time I tried positioning them so the brakes would be further down, and the handlebars haven't come loose since. Shifting was sloppy, noisy, and sometimes missed a gear, but I figured this was due to skipping that last step in the assembly. There was also a clanking noise coming from the right pedal. I found answers to these problems online. A video helped me adjust my derailleurs, and I oiled up the joint between the pedal and the crank. The clanking noise stopped, but some shifts were still sloppy. However, I soon found this was due to poor technique on my part. I don't know what the "proper" shifting method is, but if I stop pedaling for a second, shift, wait a second, then start pedaling again, it makes the shift quickly, quietly, and doesn't skip gears.
As for comfort, when I went on a one-hour ride for the first time, I felt a bit sore when I got back home, but the discomfort subsided on its own. Subsequent rides of equal length leave me a teeny bit sore when I get off the bike, but it quickly goes away. Given that I probably won't need to ride for longer than that, for me it is unnecessary to change the seat. The handlebars are comfortable, and the brakes and shifters are also easy to use.
Now that the bike is properly adjusted and not making that clanking noise, it is a totally awesome ride. No worrying about gas prices or harmful emissions here! Moral of the story: don't think a product is faulty if you didn't do everything you were supposed to do, and this is a great bike!
Great bike. Great value July 22, 2008
Eric S. Olstad (New Jersey, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am somewhat of an amateur mountain biker. I purchased this bike for my wife for her b-day. I bought it because it was the right size and had the right set of features (the Shimano derailleur was the big selling point for me). Also the Schwinn name seemed to fair better than a Huffy or other.
Anyway, the bike is a fair quality. It is light enough and has a decent build. It has all the features you'd want: 21-speeds (7 back, 3 in the front) quick-release brakes, wheels and seat, thumb and trigger-finger gear shifters, shimano brand quality derailleur, and a decent front shock. The front shock is little more than a spring (I'm not sure there's any dampening going on there at all), but it gets the job done. The brakes are excellent -- as close as you'll get to disc brakes for this price. I did have to tune up the rear derailleur though because it was skipping. I'm no expert, but I found some videos on YouTube that helped me figure that task out. I managed to tune it up so it's working great now.
The bike comes in a box and there is some assembly required, but nothing too advanced. Basically you have to attach the handle bars, pedals and front tire for which you'll need an allen key and a socket wrench. I happened to have a specialized socket wrench specifically designed for bike pedals, but I think you could probably use a normal socket wrench.
Anyway, a little tuning here and there and you have a great bike which is perfectly suited for my wife to use (she's about 5'6"). The seat that comes with it was a bit hard, so I purchased another for her to use which was also at a decent price.
On the grand scale of bikes, this bike is a 2 to 3 star bike. In its price range, it's 5. Definitely. The wife is happy. I'm happy. What more is there?
 Decent July 11, 2008
M. Trask (Sin City, Nevada United States)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
It seems like an okay bike, and I requested it as a gift due to good reviews. Putting it together wasn't hard, though the instructions were poor. The two problems I have with it is the painfully uncomfortable seat, and when you steer it while peddling, my feet hit the front wheel. My feet aren't that big, however, I don't think they should be hitting the tire.
 Junk July 9, 2008
M. Brown (Lville)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Brakes &gears needs adjusting from get go.Crank came loose next,need to buy pully for that.Schwinn Made by Pacific now.
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