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Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | blankets creek | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | galyan's | | Strengths: | Frame, deraileurs.
I have ridden this bike hard for 6 years and it still rides great. Love this bike and have no plans on retiring it anytime soon. | | Weaknesses: | LX cranks wore down fast, seat and seat post bent under normal use. but for the price its was great. | | Similar Products Used: | specialized rock hopper, diamond back, and a few konas | | Bike Setup: | Tektro hydrolic disc brakes, xtr rear deraileur, lx front deraileur, ritchy comp seat post, lookin seat, deore cranks, kore stem and handlebars, mavic disc brake wheels, panaracer fire xc pro rear tire, mavic larson front, shimano spd peddals, manitu sx-r shock. | | Bottom Line: | This bike was the best bang for the buck at the time. Besides having to change the seat and seat post this bike has been problem free. The frame holds up to all kinds of abuse and i have never missed a shift with the xtr derailuer. too bad you cant buy the moab anymore. If you a moab for sale, buy it. since schwinn decided to stop making decent mtn bikes. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a
from Reston
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | elizabeth's furnace | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | direct order | | Strengths: | Solid frame, good butting, epicenter seatstays give excellent braking. The bike is solidly speced for the price. Matte-Black frame is extremely durrable. | | Weaknesses: | Schwinn cut corners kitting it out. the seat retails for $5 and rails bend easily. I blew the manitou fork and had to replace it. destroyed both wheels. michilen tires are worthless. aheadset's icbm headset is alright, but cane creek c2 bearings greatly improve performance. stem broke durring a ride. | | Similar Products Used: | GT steel frame. Surly karate monkey. Jamis Dakar xc pro. | | Bike Setup: | xt cranks. lx front deraileur. xtr rear deraileur. xt/517 wheel set. thompson seatpost and stem. sid xc fork. atac carbon pedals. odi's oury lock-on grips. xt shifters. xtr brakes. avid sd 7 brake levers. run on gazzaloddi dual 2.3 tires, tioga factory dh 2.3 tires, hutchinson python 1.95 tires. | | Bottom Line: | the moab is a hot bike. i have to part with mine because it no longer does what i need it to do. then again, neither does my jamis. the moab isn't as light as some of those real light and fancy xc rigs... but let me put it this way: i got a $3000, 24 lb full suspension and snapped the frame in half within two months, then cracked the arch of a manitou scarab super a couple months later. go heavier, save the heart ache and get stronger. the moab is the only frame i haven't killed and someday i hope to find another bike like it, but for right now, i'm looking into a blur or an intense spider. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from London
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Registered with Police | | Weaknesses: | Stolen on 25 June 2003 | | Bike Setup: | 17 inch black and orange Moab 1 with Mavic D321 black rims, orange Rock Shox, specialized slicks, specialized soft grips, specialized seat, scratched bar ends with red tennis racket tape, XT front and rear , avid disk brakes, spd pedals | | Bottom Line: | If you or someone you know has purchased or received a 17 inch black and orange Moab 1 with Mavic D321 black rims, orange Rock Shox, specialized slicks, specialized soft grips, specialized seat, scratched bar ends with red tennis racket tape, XT front and rear derailleurs, avid disk brakes, spd pedals. Then please contact Saville Row Crime Desk on 0207 321 8880 7am – 7pm Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm Sat - Sun Crime reference CD 6409235/03/BG | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Wells
a Cross Country Rider
from London
Date Reviewed: June 20, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Second Hand | | Strengths: | Superbly light and nimble, I havnt really taken it out of town yet - that happens in July, but for navigating London its perfect, it will go literaly anywhere. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | Specialised Rock hopper | | Bike Setup: | 17in frame, XT fd & rd, XT crank, Avid brakes, Mavic D321 Disc wheels, specialized armadilo slicks for London and Hutchinson Jumbo and Michelin ? for the country. | | Bottom Line: | Excellent bike, really trashes most other bikes I come across, buying second hand was a good move as it had been heavily upgraded anyway, Ive spent a bit on repairs but over all its excellent and I cant wait to take it out on the Ridge Way in July. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ray
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Louis
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Chubb | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$1250.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Smooth and stable. Light enough for the price. Reliable. Hayes discs front and rear. | | Weaknesses: | The saddle was alright, but weak under pressure--the rails bent quickly. That was with a suspension seatpost. | | Similar Products Used: | Various Treks, Giant XTC | | Bike Setup: | Bike came with XTR RD, LX FD, LX cranks, Hayes hydraulics front and rear, WTB laserdisc wheels, rockshox suspension post, LX shifters, Titec Hellbent XC bar and stem, Manitou SX-R fork. Seatpost was switched out for a Thomson and both wheels got tacoed, so I'm now running XT/Mavic 317s. The FD was bent in a crash, so it is now XT. I replaced the grips and the saddle when they wore out. | | Bottom Line: | First of all, this is a review of the Schwinn Disc SL, which is a Moab 1 frame that came with Hayes hydros front and rear, and a rockshox suspension seatpost. Most of the time if I race it, it is initially mistaken for a homegrown.
I still love this bike. I have since gotten a dualie, but this Schwinn just does not disappoint. I picked it up a few months before the bankruptcy hit, but I think I'd still do it again. I got the LBS to switch out the stock pedals for Time ATACs. I like the longish cockpit as this bike feels really stable at speeds, but is still nimble enough to get around most tight stuff. The Hayes brakes had me hooked from the start. The suspension seatpost was a really energy sucker, though, but I didn't really clue in on that until about 10 months in. It was nice to take some of the edge off, though. The stock wheels (WTB laserdiscs) were pretty light, but there is a penalty for that: I got a tad sideways in mud and the front wheel just folded under. The bike flipped up over me and bounced down the trail, successfully fubaring the rear wheel as well.
This bike has been reliable with preventive maintenance. Take care of her and she'll take care of you. It loves to be ridden. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allen E.
a Racer
from Haw, Dude
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Ridge at Haw | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | Forgot | | Strengths: | Solid frameset: aligned, strong, humpong frame. I'd buy another. | | Weaknesses: | Slightly heavy. I could take another 1lb off. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Avalanche, Cannondale CAD 3 | | Bike Setup: | Judy XC/XT | | Bottom Line: | Buy it! This is the best hardtail deal out there. It won't break, it's cheap, and it looks cool. It's a sweet ride, until I buy a Sugar or FXR. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a Racer
from Altoona, PA
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Any technical single-track | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | www.supergo.com | | Strengths: | Great on climbs. Good on decents. Good ergonomics. Light but strong frame. Handles well in tight places. Components are good. Good balance. Very responsive. Brakes on a dime. Pleasure to ride. | | Weaknesses: | The Manitou SX fork on it has to go if you are going to race it. This fork will kill your hands. Throw the Schwinn sadle away, it is horrible. Paint job but will get scratched up cause of no clear coat, but its a mountain bike don't worry about it. Squeaking in the handlebar/stem area as well as the cranks that I cant get rid of. Could be more stable at high speeds. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Iquana and Rincon, Trek 6000, 4900, 4500, 930 and 850, Schwinn Moab 2, and K2 Zed Team. | | Bike Setup: | Kore stem & handlebar, Schwinn headset, Avid SD 5 brakes & levers, Shimano LX front derailleur & shifters & crank & hubs, Shimano XTR rear derailleur, Sun Mach 4 rims, Michelin Wildgripper rear tire, Bontrager Jones front tire, Topo Team saddle, and best of all MARZOCCHI X-FLY 80 fork. | | Bottom Line: | One of the nicest bikes in this price range. A very race worthy bike, but also great for a beginner. A few component upgrades can have you on the fast track to the winners circle. Handles like a dream in the technical sections which is my favorite type of riding. This bike raises your confidence level and will make you a faster, smarter rider. Too bad this was the last year that the Moab 1 was made. Cudos to Schwinn (pre-sellout Schwinn). If at all possible buy a MARZOCCHI fork for it. They are the best. And your bike will appreciate it. Go out and do it in the woods. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Finnegan
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island, NY USA
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | Very nice specs for a bike this price. Though the only reason it was this price was because of the schwinn/GT bankruptcy and sale to pacific bikes. Manitou sx-r fork is incredibly underated and not to be confused with the simple sx. though now discontinued because of the Black forks. very light and quick. | | Weaknesses: | Rims must be trued often. Having some shifting problems now that may be attributed to the cassette. Also developing a slight grind feel in the rear hub and bottom bracket. | | Similar Products Used: | GT/ Rocky Mountain / trek | | Bike Setup: | lx/xtr, avid single digit 7 brakes and levers, 515 pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money. too bad schwinn will no longer be making high end bikes under the pacific company. Just when they began making them right. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary
a Cross Country Rider
from Bristol, UK
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Dave Bater, Uk Bristol for £800 sterling | | Bike Setup: | Just added a nice new super smooth SRAM pc-90 (or is it 99?). £25 seemed a lot for a chain but it is sooo worth it!!! | | Bottom Line: | Follow up review. Bike is still kicking out well and i'm beggining to become quite attached to the judy forks even though dukes are coming in the next month or two (sid's just seem too much fuss to look after!). Since owning the bike my riding ability has come on leaps and bounds and ive even become one of the best riders in my uni club. First race (only fun so not expecting results) is in a few weeks. SAMS ashton XC event and i'll see how the bike copes.
I've been abusing the bike lately and have been using it as a part time free ride rig. Something had to go sooner or later but thankfully it was only the rear wheel (buckled but repairable - Tioga factory wheels are light but cant withstand everything!!!
I hear schwinn are coming back to the UK which is always nice to know. The UK head quaters is only two minutes from my uni so i'm planning to pop in and ask some questions.
ANYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW, JUST TELL ME AND I'LL ASK EM!!!
Man i love this bike!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Paul's Cycles | | Strengths: | Light frame, disc brakes, strength of components, ease of setup, all round performance | | Weaknesses: | Ooooh, that saddle can make you a little sore! | | Similar Products Used: | Demo'ed Gary Fisher Paragon, various Kona's, GT's, Sunn's and Marin's | | Bike Setup: | UK Spec (Schwinn Moab 1 disc, Avid CPS mechanical disc brakes, Tioga rims with Mytho tyres, deore front transmission and XT rear derrailleur, Avid AD3 brake levers, Ride Tuned headset and seatpost, Tranz X bar ends, Rock Shox Judy C forks, Deore Hubs) | | Bottom Line: | Having read reviews of a number of reviews of various bikes, and then had a look "in the flesh" at them and tried out some, this was the one which felt most natural in both ride position and handling. If you are a new rider looking for a bike which will do whatever you ask of it and not complain, then this is the one. If you are an experienced rider, it would still be a good choice although you may want to upgrade things like the forks and front transmission. The brakes will NOT need any upgrade. These things are better than any V Brakes Ive ever used. Even my fiancee is talking about upgrading hers to Avids now! I did initially have a few teething problems when I got it back from the shop in so much as the second time I went out the front forks kept clicking, but this turned out to be because the shop had turned the suspension up to its hardest and I was doing my utmost to try them out! A quick re-adjustment of the forks as per the instruction manual and away I went with no noises.
A few people have mentioned the saddle, and whilst I can agree that initially it can be a little on the firm side, after a few decent hard rides, it seems to settle in (or maybe I'm just numb and don't feel it any more?!). Others have mentioned that the brakes squeak. I havent had this yet, although (as with the forks) I did find they weren't quite set up properly and needed a couple of readjustments to stop the grinding sound when the brakes were being slowly applied. Overall, what a bike. I thought I had owned mountain bikes before, but this is the first bike that I can say really would stand up to a mountain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john
a Weekend Warrior
from Guatemala
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything involving volvanoes or coffee farms | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$820.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Light, strong frame, shimano lx/xtr drive train, avid brakes, great geometry, tires. Very responsive and controllable. Makes me a much better rider. | | Weaknesses: | Manitou 80mm SX shocks will be the first thing I replace. Already bent back rim, although only 160lbs. of pure fury. Stock tubes and grips suck, but are easily replaced. | | Similar Products Used: | Seriously upgraded from Giant Rincon. Tried out GT Backwoods. | | Bike Setup: | xtr/lx drive train, Manitou SX shocks, Avid 5 brakes, shimano clip-in pedals, Kore Tioga rims, Michelin wildgripper tires, | | Bottom Line: | After getting used to the clip in pedals, this thing just keeps making my nipples harder every time I use it. At the price that I found it, it is a SUPER buy. Great climbing bike, bounces down almost anything, and handles well on all sorts of surfaces- loose rocks, mud, big rocks, dirt, sand, etc. Geometry is also very well done. Schwinn also does not go chincy on major components and it can be ridden right out of the store on all kinds of trails. GET ONE WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Lake
a Cross Country Rider
from Bristol, UK
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Cheddar Gorge, Yes its where the cheese comes from!!! | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Dave Bater Cycles | | Strengths: | Avid Discs!!! My mate nearly went over the bars within 20 seconds of riding the thing!!! XT rear mech, Avid levers, and the cool silver jagwire cabling with rubber protector bits which have got my whole riding group in fits of jealousy. Decals are great, it seems that schwinn have taken great care in adding all the little touches that matter to the average rider - How cool are the metal badges!! Frame is a great platform to upgrade on (like you'd actually need to!!!) | | Weaknesses: | Judy C's have the most enormous brace which can't be doing anything for the weight! Considering Rock Shox SIDs as first upgrade! International spec means i don't get LX/XTR, its got deore throughout but i do get a very sweet XT rear mech! Tyres are a bit thin, only 1.9's so some 2.1 continentals are on the way! | | Similar Products Used: | Owned Kona Fire Mountin, Cinder Cone Ltd (sweet!), Orange Clockwork Ltd (Home built using limited run of special edition clockwork frames the year before it became C-16).
Considered Kona Caldera and GT Avalanch before purchasing the schwinn | | Bike Setup: | Stock apart from RaceFace Riser bar, DMR V8 pedals. To Come: SIDS, RaceFace seat post/chainset | | Bottom Line: | A bargain seeing as the shop knocked £100 off! RRP was £900. Unfortunatly GT/Schwinn UK is no more but this has had a positive effect on my level of street cred! As owning a schwinn in the UK is now extremely rare! I've never seen another moab out on my travels!! This bike is fast, my brother rides an orange P7 which is fast but this comes at the expense of comfort unlike the moab. The frame is so flexible in its potential disiplins. Cross country, freeride, Dual slalom and a member of the Halfords/Bikehut team uk has even one set up for jumps! This bike is suitable for anyone - whether you want function or just style. To all you in the states... Buy it, buy it, buy it!!! As for you in the UK ha ha ha i have one and you cant get one anymore!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a
from Grand Junction, Co
Date Reviewed: November 21, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Sam's Club | | Strengths: | This bike rocks. All around solid components, solid frame, everything is solid. | | Weaknesses: | Only weakness I've found are the tire tubes, but that's an easy 6.00 fix. | | Bike Setup: | Stock Moab Disk | | Bottom Line: | There weren't any reviews of the Moab Disk so I posted here. Sam's club messed up BIG TIME and I was rewarded for it. They sold me the Disk at the A2 price and never new the difference. For the price I paid, it would be impossible to find a bike with the components and set up this bike has. Check your local Sam's befor they are all gone, maybe you'll get lucky too. Best bike I've ever had for the price. Bummer about Schwinn though, but you still get a year warrenty through Sam's. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
aTm
a Cross Country Rider
from Arlington
Date Reviewed: November 12, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikes Inc. | | Strengths: | rear derrailleur, Frame composition and geometry, brakes and levers, front fork, paint, overall component selection
| | Weaknesses: | Tioga wheel set is light, but a little on the weak side for larger riders/ | | Similar Products Used: |
| | Bike Setup: | stock exept for xtr517 wheelset, Kore lite seatpost, straight bar instead of the riser, Time Atac's, Titec Micro bar ends | | Bottom Line: | The Moab 1 is one of the best bikes on the market for the money. If you are wanting the most bike for your buck, look no further. With a very light and well designed frame, and excellent components... you just can't go wrong. I ride pretty hard and have beat this bike up good, but have had no troubles with it at all. This bike deserves the rating I have given it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kris
a Racer
from IL
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$630.00 | | Strengths: | avid mechs all the way around, manitou shock, kore stem and bar, paint, geometry | | Weaknesses: | havent found one yet | | Similar Products Used: | giant ranier | | Bike Setup: | all stock, may switch the seat | | Bottom Line: | I do not know what the Italians are thinkin when they say they have the most beautiful bikes. This bike is THE bomb. Since I could not find a thread on my actual bike, Moab Disc, I am posting here. I got this bike at a great price, we need to put some more support into this great American company. This thing is a damn tank. I have hit this bike just as hard as my fullsuspension and it just smiles and says , please sir more. Guess that is what you get from a company who has built bikes for over 100 years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glenn Kennedy
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Carloo Pools Trail, Royal National Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$997.00 | | Purchased At: | Blakehurst Cycles | | Strengths: | The frame is incredible. I have the International Edition, hence a Rock Shox Judy which is awesome. | | Weaknesses: | After 2 weeks the rims were egg shaped. On the second trueing session, the wheels warped due to incorrect spoke sizing. I now have a set of Mavic F519's .. which kick. | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn Mesa | | Bike Setup: | Mavic F19 Wheels, Go Hard Riser bar, Odyssey Shark bite Pedals | | Bottom Line: | After having the wheels replaced under warranty, I coverred the cost of the upgrade from the Tioga to Mavic rims, this bike rocks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan Kuppe
a
from Pennigton, New Jersey U.S.A
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mercer Trial | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$747.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo.com | | Strengths: | Great Rear derailer lightest one I've used, seat is comfortable and shocks are light and durable. Tires grip really well and don't flatened very easilly | | Weaknesses: | Handle bars are a little wide, which helps control but not so good on really thin trails | | Similar Products Used: | Mesa, StumpJumper, RockHopper, and many cannondales | | Bottom Line: | A great bike for a great price excellent for all trails.
This is the best bike I've tried by far | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike beaver
a Cross Country Rider
from bedford IN
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$799.00 | | Purchased At: | Galyan's | | Strengths: | a great bike with very good parts forless money | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | cannondale 700 ,kona blast | | Bottom Line: | a great at a great price and thats the bottm line | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Howie Fitzgerald
a Cross Country Rider
from Pasadena, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo http:www.supergo.com | | Strengths: | Speed, endurance, and it climbs like a goat! Also, it came with a good set of spec.'s. | | Weaknesses: | Ouch! That saddle! | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 8000 | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike! I just took it for an initial spin through the los Padres nt'l forest north of Ojai. I didn't really have time to change anything out before I left, but wow. I was really impressed with this bike. I wholeheartedly agree with the previous posts regarding the saddle (my butt is killing me) but other than that this is a great buy. I picked it up at Supergo in Santa Monica. It's a huge store, and everyone there knows their way around a mountain. I gave it 4 chilis due to the bad seat, but I'd recommend this machine to anyone. Go schwinn! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glenn Kennedy
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Royal National Park Carloo Pools Run | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Blakehurst Cycles | | Strengths: | I have the Moab 1 International with Rock Shox Judy, Which Kicks but. | | Weaknesses: | Littel heavier the Mesa GSX that i was riding. | | Similar Products Used: | Scwinn Mesa GSX | | Bike Setup: | Rock Shox Judy C, Avid Mechanical Discs, Deore XT hubs, crank, gears, TIGO Rims. | | Bottom Line: | Wicked bike, plush suspension, take pretty much anything on with this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barry
a Weekend Warrior
from Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$995.00 | | Purchased At: | Paul's Schwinn Cyclery | | Strengths: | Overall excellent value...the frame and component combination were the best value over all other bikes I looked at for around $1000. | | Weaknesses: | After one month the headset froze up and it became difficult to turn...took it to the dealer and was told the bearings were bad...they just regreased and didn't offer to replace.
Also the hubs were dry so I asked to have them repacked. Overall little things, but a big surprise on a 2 month old bike. I will keep everyone updated on the head set. Also I bought a 17 inch frame (this bike is for my wife who is 5'7"). I had to buy a new seat post because the stock seat post was too short. Surprizing for a person 5'7". | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rock Hopper | | Bike Setup: | Standard Factory Setup. | | Bottom Line: | Very happy with the bike...the jury is still out on the dealer service. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Johnson
a Cross Country Rider
from Indianapolis, IN
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Wapehani MTB Park, Bloomington | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Carmel Schwinn Cycling and Fitness | | Strengths: | great buy, quality components, nothing really trendy, light weight, almost raceable | | Weaknesses: | seat, frame flex at bottom bracket especially when turning sharply, my seatpost gets loose on the seat rails after 2 rides even with Loctite. | | Similar Products Used: | Ellsworth Sub 22, Bridgestone MB-1 | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a great buy! The XTR R.D. is great. The cranks are pretty good. I think it is the best bike for about a grand. I tried a Kona h.t. and it was really harsh; the Moab is nothing like that. The frame is stiff enough to be strong, but has enough flex to be forgiving over stutter bumps and such. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Dearden
a Racer
from Sudbury Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | butter cup trail plan | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | performance cycles | | Strengths: | great pull and around bumps and roots and other trail side obstacles overall great bike holds its own on any terrain and does not need to be constantly fixed just the regular work | | Weaknesses: | Not really any weaknesses yet that i've found but there probably be one that i'll find later down the road
| | Bike Setup: | Is Great | | Bottom Line: | This bike is worth every pennie spent on it. Its a great bike to get you through races or anything you find along the trail it is great for the beginner racer and for the experienced rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
A Dima
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Grant Ranch | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Light! Great climber, great value for the money. Comfortable geometry, super solid frame. | | Weaknesses: | Wheels, seat post, saddle, brakes, pedals. Some creaks in mysterious places...probably needs a tune-up. | | Similar Products Used: | Many. | | Bike Setup: | Stock with Mavic 517/XTR hubs, Thomson seat post, Selle Italia Max Flite Trans Am saddle, Shimano 757s, XTR VBrakes. | | Bottom Line: | Awesome hardtail. If you like to climb, this is a great bike, especially for the money. Even with the stock parts,
it's still a very good value. The frame geometry feels real good, and it's built like a tank.
Five chilis...good job Schwinn! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Chicopee Woods | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | local shop | | Strengths: | Fantasic set up for the price, wheels are sweet, Avid SD 5.0 brakes, SX-R fork is solid. | | Weaknesses: | Those handlebars are huge!!!! 25.5" is way too wide, replace with a standard 580mm (22.58") handlebar. if you don't then you have no one to blame but yourself when you smack a tree!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 8000, Cannondale F700. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except handlebar, and Time ATAC ALUM pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Killer deal on a solid bike. Nothing significant to improve. Bike shop upgraded the pedals to Time Alum's for FREE! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tracee Polcin
a
from Douglasville, GA
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$820.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Mantiou SR-X fork | | Weaknesses: | seat, weird spaced cassette from Sram | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Blast (my last ride) | | Bike Setup: | As delivered | | Bottom Line: | Sweet handling, great climber, and looks good too. The first time I rode this bike I kept doing "just one more" loop, I ended up riding all afternoon.
I added the "No-Bob" lock-out to the fork also. This really makes a big difference in climbing. Go get this option put on your fork, you won't believe the way it climbs with the lock out.
Do yourself a favor and don't leave the shop with that P.O.S. SRAM cassette. The spacing in the gears are all wrong, too big of drops between gears which makes the bike shift real slow. Put a Shimano cassette on and get the proper spacing of gears.
Also check all of the bolts for proper torque. I developed a creak and after tighting all the bolts I checked the crank bolts for the heck of it. WOW!!!! They were the culprit, loose as a goose. Why they weren't torqued at the factory I'll never know.
The Moab 1 is a great bike for the price. I hope you like yours as much as I do mine. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hoyt
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro, NC
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Hobby Park/Owl's Roost | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | The bike is solid. Good components package. Extremely light and durable. The SX-R works great. You'd be hard pressed to find a 24 pound hardtail for 1,000 bucks. | | Weaknesses: | I noticed the handlebar squeaks when grinding uphill. 3 days after I bought the bike the left crank CAME OFF while I was on the trail. DON'T BUY A BIKE FROM R.E.I., OR ANY SPORTING GOODS STORE. Buy from your local bike shop. They know what they're doing. I've also had a problem with the stem, which is also R.E.I.'s fault. (For the record, I tried to order the bike from my local bike shop, but everyone was out of them .Schwinn didn't make near enough of 'em. The one I bought had to be shipped from Washington state. | | Bike Setup: | Stock setup | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike overall (especially at the low price). I expect the 2002's to be even better. Once the gears are dialed, there's no stopping you! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gabriel eisenband
a Weekend Warrior
from panama
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | camino plantacion | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | sports center | | Strengths: | light, fast, responsive. | | Weaknesses: | not so sure about the shimano lx front dr. and crannkset. | | Similar Products Used: | first serious bike | | Bike Setup: | stock. | | Bottom Line: | This is a very nice bike. I was riding a heavy 32pound cromolium bike before, and it has taken me a while to adapt to the quick moves of the moab. If you want a good bike to start pedaling seriously on those trails the 2001 moab 1 is great and it won't clear your pockets. I will personally upgrade to xtr front dr. as soon as possible, for the chain keeps missing target when i change to granny gear. Even if i anticipate it, so forget reliability from the lx front dr. \good overall bike. i'm starting to like it... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a
from Tulsa, OK
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycles of tulsa | | Strengths: | Its fast and light! The Disc brakes work GREAT!! I can't believe how much stopping control I have! | | Weaknesses: | My computer fell off on the trail :-( | | Bottom Line: | This bike is quite the bargin! N'lightend tubing, Avid Disc brakes, nice suspension, 27-speeds. How did I ever get ll this for under $1000? This is a GREAT trail bike! Its fast, easy going, and the suspension is ajustable, so you can ride stiff for more control/protection of the frame, or ride soft for more comfort, or anywhere in between! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a
from Tulsa, OK
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycles of tulsa | | Strengths: | Its fast and light! The Disc brakes work GREAT!! I can't believe how much stopping control I have! | | Weaknesses: | My computer fell off on the trail :-( | | Bottom Line: | This bike is quite the bargin! N'lightend tubing, Avid Disc brakes, nice suspension, 27-speeds. How did I ever get ll this for under $1000? This is a GREAT trail bike! Its fast, easy going, and the suspension is ajustable, so you can ride stiff for more control/protection of the frame, or ride soft for more comfort, or anywhere in between! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycles South | | Strengths: | Very light!!! The SX-R's work great. XTR rear derailler/ LX front derailler shift smooth and fast. Tires have great traction. | | Weaknesses: | Creaking handle bar. SX-R's rebound adjustment dial fell off while on the trail. | | Similar Products Used: | Mesa GSX | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike!!! Great for racers, recreation riders, and people who just want a great light bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Coffey
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia PA
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Wissahickon valley, Phila PA | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Line , Manayunk | | Strengths: | The frame is beautiful, stiff and fast!. I can't believe the differance in climbing. Also, can't beat the components and that Schwinn's Moab line in priced to seel. I got the sense from other manufacturers that I would pay more ($200.00)to get in the same league with this bike. Definitely a bike for someone who apprciates value and has already upgraded whole previous bike. | | Weaknesses: | Nothing that I know about | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 8000 and 8500, | | Bike Setup: | Stock with Rock Shox seat post | | Bottom Line: | The best hard tail for one grand. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob Clapp
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Tx. USA
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Ho Chi Minh | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | Northwest Cycles | | Strengths: | Everything, The homegrown geometry helps all around in the way it responds. The componentry (LX/XTR) is really smooth when dialed in properly. When i bought it, a friend of mine tried to tell me to get the disk SL, but the Avids stop great with half the amount of work as the Hayes disks. | | Weaknesses: | None so far, maybe if Schwinn went with 14g rather than 15g spokes, but they still hold up great. | | Similar Products Used: | Moab 2, Trek 8000, Cannondale F600 | | Bike Setup: | Stock setup except for pedals - ATAC Alium, tires -panaracer fire XC pro 1.8, and saddle - Giro Fizik nisene. | | Bottom Line: | You can't get much better for your money. Basically a Homegrown Comp for $300 less! Buy it if you are a price conscious, performance oriented rider, you won't be let down. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, CA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Del Valle | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$949.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Where do you start, the Avid brakes would stop a truck, LX/XTR is a good combination once dialed-in. The Manitou SX-R front shock is supple and makes for an awesome ride. The Michelin Wildgripper tires are performing very well in these dry, hard-pack conditions. | | Weaknesses: | I took a tough endo and bent the seat, and stripped the seatpost ribs that stabilize the seat. 200 lbs will do that, I guess - I wanted a new seat anyway... | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Rincon - nice upgrade, huh?
tested - GT Avalanche 1.0, Moab Disc | | Bike Setup: | Stock except my new seat - the Schwinn Hollopoint Sport - not the lightest, but good looking and comfy.
I will look to upgrade the seatpost next, and perhaps the pedals to cut some weight.
| | Bottom Line: | Go out and buy one - for $949 is cannot be beat. It is quick uphill, and flies downhill. I ran a familiar trail with it the other day, 8 MPH faster than the Giant Rincon - I wasn't even trying yet.
Quit reading and go buy - I cannnot imagine a better value and ride for $1K.
It is an awesome ride.
5 chilis all around!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Preston
a
from San Jose, CA
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Calaveras in Milpitas | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | Fast Bikes in SJ | | Strengths: | Only 25 lbs! Quick and nimble...climbs hills like nothing!
Light frame. | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | GT Avalanche, Giant Rainer SE | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Best bike for a grand...no doubt about it. Good overall parts for the price. Light weight compared to other bikes costing twice as much. Great investment for those wanting to upgrade in the future. Go out & buy one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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