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Kelly Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Carroll County, VA (formerly from Draper, Va.)Date Reviewed: March 30, 2007
Strengths: If you read the reviews you will see that I reviewed this product just after I purchased it in August of 2000. It is now 7 years later and I still own and ride the same bike. The bike has operated great for the past 7 years and I have NO complaints. It looks and operates as good today as it did when I originally reviewed it. This bike has not even needed a tune up. Im not near ready for newer bike. Thanks Schwinn!Weaknesses: None...........Oh I guess it could be lighter.Bottom Line: The review speaks for itself.
Favorite Trail: New River Trail
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Cardinal Bikes
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Eric Fox
a Weekend Warrior
from mesa, az, U.S.ADate Reviewed: July 5, 2003
Strengths: great bikeWeaknesses: none that i can find nowBottom Line: i am selling my bike, i am no longer able to bike and would like my bike to go to a good biking home. please mail me if you would like me to send pictures of the bike to you, or if you are interested in purchasing my bike, shoot me a price. my email is ling_chow25@yahoo.com
Favorite Trail: all
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: store
Similar Products Used: this is my first
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Bman Blackley
a Weekend Warrior
from Cornelius N.C. USADate Reviewed: November 16, 2001
Strengths: Strong frame but HEAVY!!!!!!good tires,okay rimsWeaknesses: fork SUCKS!!!! the fork doesn't work worth a crap,the cassest doesn't have enough gears,the pedals are crap,(i upgraded to welgo clipless)the gears don't work at all after the first month,& the derailerBottom Line: the bike sucks if you want to do hard core riding, but if you just like to ride around the neiborhood its fine
Favorite Trail: Poplur Tent
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Lake Norman Bicyles
Similar Products Used: first mountain bike that wasn't from target
Bike Setup: riser bars,added clipless pedals,and added new grip shifts(the kind that clicks each time you move it so your chain won't rub up against the front derailer)
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andy anderson
a Weekend Warrior
from south lyon mi USADate Reviewed: August 18, 2001
Strengths: tires, rims, and brakesWeaknesses: front deralleur and weightBottom Line: good strong bike for the price. people with small budgets but want something that they can rag on, this is the bike for them.
Favorite Trail: iland lake mi yellow trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At: south lyon cycle
Bike Setup: beter stem
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Don Parr
a Cross Country Rider
from South Fulton TennesseeDate Reviewed: April 6, 2001
Strengths: cost
smooth ride for the money
tough frameWeaknesses: RST shocks
grip shifters
riser bar
pedals
weight
Bottom Line: This was my first real mountain bike. The frame is just a good old fashioned steel frame, and the Shimano parts are fine. The upgrades I made really improved this bikes performance. I have since upgraded to a Moab 1. My girlfriend rides the Frontier now. There is no real comparison between the two bikes, but I could buy 3 Frontiers for what I paid for the Moab. The Frontier is a great beginners bike. If you think you might enjoy mountain biking but you do not want to spend a fortune to find out; start with this bike. It is an excellent value.
Favorite Trail: McNeely Lake Louisville KY
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Bobby Terrell's Cycle
Similar Products Used: Specialized HardRocker
Bike Setup: I switched the riser bar to a flat Kore stem. I replaced the factory tires with lighter Specialized ones. I put rapid fire shifters on the bike. I replaced the front shocks with Rock Shox Judys. I put some 515 pedals on.
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John Ross
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from Dallas, TX, USADate Reviewed: December 20, 2000
Strengths: confident shifting thanks to a decent Shimano derailleur,
good brakes,
not too aggressive frame geometry makes for a fun ride,
excellent fit and finish: the Toyota corolla of entry level bikes
Weaknesses: gripshift is better suited for a hybrid bike on paved trails,
I can see replacing the front fork after several months of hard use
Bottom Line: To say it's a good bike for a great price is an understatement. The Schwinn Frontier fs is a great choice for inexpensive transportation to campus, work or exploring a local trail. In the sub $300 range, no one can touch this bike for features and quality
Favorite Trail: White Rock
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$290.00
Purchased At: Richardson Bike Mart
Similar Products Used: Specialized Hardrock, various Trek and Raleigh
Bike Setup: Stock; just added clips, cage and saddle pack
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Daniel McMahon
a Downhiller
from Sydney, ns, CanadaDate Reviewed: November 1, 2000
Strengths: -frame structure
-tires
-stainless steel spokes
-spungy seat
-great cable runs
-not too hard of a back end
-decent suspensionWeaknesses: -heavy
-gripshift(i upgraded to shimano rapid fire)
-pedals(i upgraded to clipless)
-riserbar (i put in a rocky mountain flatbar)
Bottom Line: I think this is a great bike for beginners, ect. This bike come with a lot of crapy features such as gripshift. Most of the stuff on my bike is upgraded. If I were you I'd probably go for a Schwinn Mesa or Moab (spend the extra money)The fork is a decent but after using it for a while the springs start to losen up, toooo much! If your going to be riding it a lot downhill like me get a better fork or even a better bike.
P.S. mountain bikin rules
Favorite Trail: Powerlines
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: the bike shop
Bike Setup: i put in a rocky mountain flatbar, upgraded to clipless pedals, and i upgraded to shimano rapid fire
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Kelly Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Draper, Virginia. USADate Reviewed: August 5, 2000
Strengths: Excellent breaking. Great tires, Stainless steel spokes, smooth shifting.Weaknesses: None that I know of!Bottom Line: I purchased this bike a short while back. In my opinion it is a fantastic all around bike for the money. I test drove at least 7 bikes (under $400.00) before deciding on the Schwinn Frontier FS. Im not a serious rider, but enjoy casual trail and road trips. I think it is a fantastic buy for anyone interested in enjoying biking without spending a fortune. I have added seveal accessories to my Frontier such as a computerized speedometer, suspension seat post, lighting, etc. If you are looking for a great casual bike, this should suit your needs fine.
Favorite Trail: New River Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Iron Horse Flagstaff
GT Timberline
Bike Setup: Stock. Seat post upgraded to suspension post.
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Overland Park, Kansas, USADate Reviewed: July 3, 2000
Strengths: -Decent Fork
-Decent traction tires
-Upright positioning, for around town
-Cushy Seat
-Failry crisp shifting, I think...
-Riser barsWeaknesses: -Upright positioning, BAD for races! UCK!
-Fork turns to OAK in winter
-Tires suck in mud, and mud only
-Brake pads dont last very long?
-Grip Shift-style shifters.. Shimano's Rapidfire prevail
Bottom Line: Decent all around bike. For a beginner, it's probably very nice. Lasts a long time, and it pulls wheelie's )@)*#)@ing good! hehehe, maybe it's just because of the high CG. I dunno. Give it a try, you'll more than likely like it. If your looking for a DURABLE trail bike.. this isn't it though. Personally, I'd just save up your money and go with the Moab or something, but that's just me..
Favorite Trail: Minor Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Giant Yukon
Bike Setup: completely stock, except for grips
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