Brand Schwinn Model S2820Z Details Lowest Price ($166.11)

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Schwinn Typhoon Men’s Cruiser Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
Schwinn Typhoon Mens Cruiser Bike (26 Inch Wheels) – Features

This stylish blue-and-white bicycle features a cruiser-style frame and handlebars as well as easy-rolling cruiser tires to ensure comfort and control over a variety of terrain. Easy-to-use coaster brakes provide dependable stopping. The comfortable cruiser saddle features springs for shock absorption.Product Features:

Schwinn cruiser frame for stability and comfortCoaster brakes are easy to use and offer reliable stopsEasy-rolling cruiser tires provide smooth movementCruiser handlebars and stem for easy handlingSpring cruiser saddle ensures comfortable ridingSteel 1-piece crank provides smooth pedaling36-hole alloy rims resist rust for lasting performanceWhite and blue color scheme lends style

(Model S2820Z)

• Schwinn cruiser frame
• Schwinn spring cruiser saddle
• Easy rolling cruiser tires, coaster brakes
• Steel 1-piece crank
• Rustproof 36-hole alloy rims

Schwinn cruiser frame
Schwinn spring cruiser saddle
Easy rolling cruiser tires, coaster brakes
Steel 1-piece crank

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Schwinn Typhoon Mens Cruiser Bike (26 Inch Wheels) – Reviews

This is a great bike. It’s very solid and comfortable to ride. The seat takes away alot of the shock from bumps in the road. I can ride this for hours.

Henry Cargen

I’m very pleased. Assembly was easy. The owner’s manual was big and detailed. Once I test drove for a few days and made adjustments, I fully enjoyed a silky smooth 28 mile ride.

Buying a modern Schwinn was a gamble. I haven’t been impressed with low end, mass market bikes. I’m happy I took a chance with a Typhoon. It’s beautiful and graceful. It’s solidly constructed. It’s fun to ride.

Cons: The front wheel was packed without an axle pad, so it protruded through Schwinn’s cardboard shipping box. Minor blemishes on the stem and frame. Weld quality seemed rushed and messy, with thin paint. Creaking sounds happened during hard pedaling owing to too much tension on the chain. Washers for the back wheel were bent slightly from the factory, indicating too much tightening. Sometimes getting started up gentle hills was hard, but that’s the price we pay for single speed simplicity. The seat post clamp’s nut stripped on day 4, but I had been adjusting it several times and was lucky to have a replacement that fit the bolt. I can imagine other buyers getting mad about such a critical part failing.

Pros: Once the back wheel was eased forward slightly, the creaking sounds went away and pedaling became a pleasure. The coaster brake worked well. Having only one small part fail in 4 days of heavy testing was acceptable given the bike’s price. (Shakedown testing is a part of life and perfection is unattainable. My email / digital photo warranty claim for the seat post clamp nut was accepted.) The saddle was very good. It had a valley in the center that eliminated central pressure. Everything about the bike was nice. The pedals, reflectors, chain ring, paint job, handlebars, and hand grips exceeded my modest expectations. The instruction manual was very thorough and taught me a lot about how to adjust and take care of the complicated machine. The unassembled parts were clean and well packed with foam padding and zip ties to prevent loose parts from rattling. Amazon’s outer cardboard box was not punctured by the front wheel’s axle. Shipping was a day ahead of schedule. The tires and wheels were fine. Very comfortable ride. Very stable at low speed. It was wonderful to travel 28 miles on wheels and not have blisters, foot pain, fatigue, and recovery time from walking.

I’m very impressed with Schwinn’s Typhoon. I love it. I’m going to follow the owner’s manual’s advice. Riding and braking with moderation, keeping everything clean, and checking everything before rides will help the bicycle last a long time. Greasing the seat post and handlebar stem helped reduce squeaks and should prevent rust. (I used spray-on white lithium grease.)

If you’re ready to learn about the details (and rewards) of adjusting bikes and interested in saving money, a Schwinn Typhoon is worth considering. Long term performance is another matter, so I will add notes with updates if any issues arise. I expect the owner’s manual’s troubleshooting section will help.

I rate it 3 stars because there’s room for improvement and obviously it can’t compete with the quality of higher end bikes. In the whole universe of bikes on the market, it’s slightly above average. It deserves 5 stars for value.

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Update after 3.5 months and 1,841 miles: The rating changed from 3 to 4 stars. I’m very pleased with the bike. It glides along beautifully. An excellent purchase.

S. Sims

My bike looked ok when I took it out of the box. However, the front spokes were completely out of whack which made the front tire wobble and the back one wasn’t much better. I have a friend who worked in a bike shop and will fix the spokes and tires for me. This is not good and I would be sending it back and Amazon’s expense if my bike could not be fixed. I was very disappointed in this. Oh yes, there were scrapes on it. I can touch those up I suppose. I won’t be buying another bike from Amazon if this is the way they arrive to the buyer.

15 January 2010

I guess the problems I have had with Amazon are finally resolved. After about a zillion lies from UPS will ship it back without a box to you name it they lied about it. DO NOT I repeat DO NOT buy a bike from these people. If I had ridden mine the way it came out of the box I would have had a bike wreck plus the brakes weren’t very good either. It’s your life — don’t risk it.

TL Conner

Avera L. Hill


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