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Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) | 
| Brand: Pacific Cycle
Category: Sports
Buy New: $208.95 - $252.95
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 35671
ASIN: B0021HBJXC
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| Features:
| • | Women's mountain bike with aluminum MTB frame | | • | SR Suntour suspension fork is smooth and responsive | | • | Sure-stopping front and rear linear pull brakes | | • | 21-speed drive train and SRAM trigger shifters | | • | 26-inch wheels and 1.95-inch-thick tires; 5-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Hit the trail with confidence with the Schwinn Ridge AL women's mountain bike. Equipped with an aluminum MTB frame and an SR Suntour suspension fork, the Ridge AL is smooth and sturdy. The front and rear linear pull brakes, meanwhile, provide sure stopping power while on the move. And thanks to the 21-speed drive train and SRAM trigger shifters, it's a breeze to shift gears regardless of the terrain. Other details include rustproof alloy rims and 1.95-inch-thick tires, 26-inch wheels, a Suntour alloy crank, rust-resistant powder coating, and an adjustable quick-release seat. The women's Ridge AL carries a five-year warranty.
Product Description
Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 38
TWO MODELS = TWO DIFFERENT SIZES January 20, 2010
Alena Harless (PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These bicycles are supposed to be "one size fits most" but the two different models are different in size.
The light blue one (smooth lines, #S2753) is more like a size LARGE with frame size 19" (seat tube length 19", horizontal top tube is approx. 22 1/2"). Surprisingly it has the same geometry as the male version (also 19"). An average man is taller than an average woman - thus the men's bike should be bigger, right?
The silver/purple bike (sharp lines, #S2699) is a MEDIUM size with 17" frame (seat tube length 17", horizontal top tube is also approx. 22 1/2" but because of the head angle the wheels itself are about 1" closer to each other than wheels of the light blue model - beware if you have long feet). The male version of this model has 18" frame.
As for my best judgement - I would recommend the light blue bike to a woman 5'3" to 5'11" tall with inseam 28-32" and the silver/purple bike to a woman 5'0" to 5'8"tall with 26-30" inseam.
I am 5'9 1/2" tall and the light blue model fits me great.
A note how to measure your INSEAM: Stand barefoot upright and measure the distance between your crotch and floor between your legs. Do not use your pant's inseam measurement since different pant styles may result in different measurements.
I hope this helps. It is really confusing to have reviews of two different bikes mixed together without knowing which refers to which.
As a gift... February 10, 2009
P. Lowry (florida, USA)
for my girlfriend. She hasn't ridden since she was a child but loves it. She took to it very quickly and it fits very well. She even loves the color scheme which has a purple tint in the blue that is not so apparent on the laptop screen.
great bike for the price January 22, 2009
Goziem Ufodike
Had searched all over the web for a budget good bike for my wife who had never ridden a bike before. I found this one, and after reading the reviews I chose it. I don't regret it.
Rides solidly, feels strong, and has been ridden by my sister, brothers, etc on trails following me on my Mongoose Pro Wing Elite, and the Schwinn coped more than adequately.
Good bike for the money, but not for taller women January 17, 2009
D. McDowell (Moss Point, MS USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this bike along with the men's version for Christmas. Had no problems with assembly (accidentally got the fork on backwards and was hitting my feet on the front tire, but fixed that in 2 minutes), but it did take an hour or two. Based on online reviews, I thought it would need a full front and rear derailleur adjustment, but only some minor barrel adjustment was needed on both. So far, my husband and I have only been on one moderate trail, and there were no problems with his, but a small plastic retainer on my bike popped out on the derailleur. Reassembly without some very special pretensioning tools was not an option, and it was too late to return to Amazon. After a quick and easy call, Schwinn/Pacific Cycles is sending a derailleur at no cost. While I will have no problem attaching a derailleur, others may have to take it to a bike shop and pay for service, whereas if they had purchased the bike at a good bike shop, the part would have been replaced at no cost AND installed for free. I found you couldn't beat the price, even if I do love the local bike shop.
Other than the problem mentioned above, we have both been very pleased. Smooth shifting after light adjusting, light frame, almost everything came preassembled. I am 5'8", and I am probably the upper limit in height that can be accomodated on this bike. The Men's bike is a very nice alternative.
It's a decent bike for the $$ October 26, 2008
usaf_drew (Middle GA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
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