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Schwinn Frontier FS AL

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# of Reviews 5
Average Rating 3.8/5
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Submitted by Don Stump a Cross Country Rider from Arvada,Co. Jefferson
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2009
Favorite Trail:where cars lack
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $10.00
Purchased At:from God
Strengths:5 star,reliable
Similar Products Used:add on carrier[Topeak]
Bike Setup:21 speed
Bottom Line:This Frontier is around 20 years old.Had a pro tune up,put semi pro tires on.Take care of this almost perfect street/mt.bike.Don't want to sell.Many are more costly,this was given to by God.I prayed and asked in Jesus'name and recieved,Praise God,Amen.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Alex Diplock a Cross Country Rider from UK
Date Reviewed: February 5, 2008
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $235.00
Strengths:Comfortable, Good Grips, Takes the stick i give it! (Cross Country, No Jumps) Great Value
Weaknesses:The Standard Seat Becomes "One" With Your Body, Ouch!
Bike Setup:Gel Seat!?
Bottom Line:Knowing nothin' about bikes i found i was entering a mine field! Bikes ranged from tacky heaps to budget breaking super bikes!? I decided on sumthin' down the middle, not cheap & nasty, nothin over budget, Ta Da..... introducing the Schwinn FS AL, A great bike for some1 like me who just wants to raise their level of fitness without repairing the bike every week. Great little performer, durable, comfortable... what more could a beginner like me want? especially for the price!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Matt Chiasson a Weekend Warrior from Lafayette, La 70503
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $145.00
Strengths:Great looking bike, Strong frame
Weaknesses:The Components are weak and will probobly break over time, It is a heavy bike and rides uncomfortable due to the unforgiving seat
Similar Products Used:Trek Y frame full suspension, Giant Boulder hardtail
Bike Setup:stock
Bottom Line:I bought the bike because I needed one just for riding to school and back. I was once a hardcore rider but I just needed a nice lookin bike that was durable and CHEAP! This bike was all that. For the price it was half descent, however the bike was uncomfortable to ride and I broke the rear shifting components in half by simply jumping off a street curb. I was a little harsh on the bike but I expected more out of it then what I got. If you are a beginner or just a day rider it is a great bike to ride for fun, but on the trails I would hold my breathe. With one or two upgrades, it could make for a nice little bike.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

Submitted by jon burrell a Weekend Warrior from canberra act australia
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2005
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:local store, on sale!!!!
Strengths:although i have only been riding for a short amount of time, i find that my frontier is a reliable and comfortable bike to ride. the 7th gear on the rear is very handy when you need to put a bit of speed down, and the shimano gear lever system makes it all so easy.
Weaknesses:the bike could use some more lightweight features and a more comfortable seat aswell
Similar Products Used:haro alloy dual suspesion
Bike Setup:stock (for now ;)
Bottom Line:i have found that this is a good entry level off road bike with its strengths easily outweighing its weaknesses. although i would reccomend upgrading some components ( seat pole, gooseneck etc..) befory you take it into too extreme conditions, downhill, jumping etc...
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by david a Weekend Warrior from sydney , australia
Date Reviewed: January 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Strengths:frame strength,good geometry for a balanced ride
Weaknesses:little weighty due to some lower level componentry
Bottom Line:If you are on a tight budget and would like to get into some off roading ,well this should fit the bill.
I was not expecting to find something this good for the price($250 US$,approx ), having owned several higher priced bikes, Giant, Mongoose, Proflex.
It has a 7005 alloy frame with good geometry and almost all alloy componentry with a suprisingly well performing RST 191 fork. Okay there is a price to pay for such a cheap purchase price....weight ,my 19" bike weighing in at about 30 lbs, which is about 4-6 lbs more than what a mid to high price bike weighs ,anyway as time passes and some of the parts need replacing you can swap them for lighter stuff as the frame is a keeper...............Happy Trails
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4






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