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Submitted by
Kelly Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Carroll County, VA (formerly from Draper, Va.)
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | New River Trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Cardinal Bikes | | 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. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Fox
a Weekend Warrior
from mesa, az, U.S.A
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | all | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | store | | Strengths: | great bike | | Weaknesses: | none that i can find now | | Similar Products Used: | this is my first | | Bottom 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 | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bman Blackley
a Weekend Warrior
from Cornelius N.C. USA
Date Reviewed: November 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Poplur Tent | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Lake Norman Bicyles | | Strengths: | Strong frame but HEAVY!!!!!!good tires,okay rims | | Weaknesses: | 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 derailer | | 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) | | Bottom Line: | the bike sucks if you want to do hard core riding, but if you just like to ride around the neiborhood its fine | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andy anderson
a Weekend Warrior
from south lyon mi USA
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | iland lake mi yellow trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$310.00 | | Purchased At: | south lyon cycle | | Strengths: | tires, rims, and brakes | | Weaknesses: | front deralleur and weight | | Bike Setup: | beter stem | | Bottom 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Parr
a Cross Country Rider
from South Fulton Tennessee
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | McNeely Lake Louisville KY | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Bobby Terrell's Cycle | | Strengths: | cost
smooth ride for the money
tough frame | | Weaknesses: | RST shocks
grip shifters
riser bar
pedals
weight
| | 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. | | 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Ross
a
from Dallas, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | White Rock | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$290.00 | | Purchased At: | Richardson Bike Mart | | 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
| | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock, various Trek and Raleigh | | Bike Setup: | Stock; just added clips, cage and saddle pack | | 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 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel McMahon
a Downhiller
from Sydney, ns, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Powerlines | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | the bike shop | | Strengths: | -frame structure
-tires
-stainless steel spokes
-spungy seat
-great cable runs
-not too hard of a back end
-decent suspension | | Weaknesses: | -heavy
-gripshift(i upgraded to shimano rapid fire)
-pedals(i upgraded to clipless)
-riserbar (i put in a rocky mountain flatbar)
| | Bike Setup: | i put in a rocky mountain flatbar, upgraded to clipless pedals, and i upgraded to shimano rapid fire | | 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 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kelly Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Draper, Virginia. USA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | New River Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Excellent breaking. Great tires, Stainless steel spokes, smooth shifting. | | Weaknesses: | None that I know of! | | Similar Products Used: | Iron Horse Flagstaff
GT Timberline | | Bike Setup: | Stock. Seat post upgraded to suspension post. | | 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Overland Park, Kansas, USA
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Minor Park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | -Decent Fork
-Decent traction tires
-Upright positioning, for around town
-Cushy Seat
-Failry crisp shifting, I think...
-Riser bars | | Weaknesses: | -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
| | Similar Products Used: | Giant Yukon | | Bike Setup: | completely stock, except for grips | | 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.. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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