Anyone have this and the razor rip rider? I am comparing the two. How easy is this schwinn low rider to petal?
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Bought this for my 4 1/2 yr old (who is in 95th percentile for height) and he can easily reach the pedals but it is hard to push them. He still loves it and mostly will stand on the back and push it. By next summer he should have the strength to pedal I would think, hope!
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Our tall 3 year old can just barely reach the pedals. He is not yet able to actually pedal the bike. Will be great this summer when he is four. The Schwinn is a very solid built trike.
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Very nice solid low rider. Our little one is now two and is using his feeds on the floor to go forward. I think within a half a year he can really bike on it. The bike is very easy to turn around.
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We bought this for a big three year grandson. It is much too difficult for him to petal especially if there is any incline. Have put this away until he is older. Hope this helps
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I purchased the Schwinn low rider for my 3 year old son, and it's a little hard for him to pedal without a little push. However this is his first tricycle, and he has to build up his leg strength. So I guess it depends if it's for a new rider or child that's already use to riding.
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Call up Schwinn. They are nautilus now I believe. Make sure they they send out your order. Have your amazon reciept ready from the bike.
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Sorry to hear about your problem. My suggestion is to contact Schwinn manufacturer. Probably an easy fix.
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Found a fairly decent writeup on the difference @ http://www.livestrong.com/article/270832-comparison-of-schwinn-230-240-bikes/
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You have to install and straighten the handlebars, install the pedals, and install the front wheel and caliper. In all it takes 15-30 minutes and is very easy. If nothing is damaged that is. The packaging is horrible.
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Jess, sorry this took so long!! Ken is right, I also used Kenda 700X 35/43 Schrader Long Valves. Had to go to an actual bike shop that was an authorized Schwinn dealer. Normal stores that carry Schwinn products will NOT have these tubes, they are too 'special'. Oh, when I went to the bike shop, just brought the front tire with me and the gentlemen found what I needed in seconds. Good luck!!
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Call Schwinn. Have the model number and stuff ready. You might be able to get them through a bike shop too.
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Everything was easy xcept the seat. Help! How do you put together? I feel like there are too much hardware on a tiny screw that holds together with a but but not to me. Help! I just got this bike I cannot figure it out. There's a seat separate hardware and somehow you stick the hardware in the seat and attach the seat slider....how?????
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The handle bars are higher than a typical bike and that is what I liked about this Schwinn. I didn't want to be scrunched over. You don't sit completely straight up but very close. It's a very comfortable position.
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The Razor Rip-Rider 360 has very small back wheels to facilitate the spin. They basically stop dead on soft grass and can cause a tip over. The green machine back wheels are broad but not much tread (traction) Neither one will easily ride over the soft surface. The green machine would be easier to push.
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This is not a normal sized tire, its Europe.I had to send it back. Being a Schwinn, this most likely won't fit it.Get a Kenda or more popular tire and make sure its from Amazon so a return is easy.I got two other tires in the past with razor cuts on them.
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Yep you have to adjust both the front and back de-railer. You can use the +/- screws but in my case I had to adjust the cable tension as well. Even after about 2 hrs of fiddling with it the chain is not quite right still. I suggest taking it to your local bike shop for about 60 bucks to get it turned properly. FYI the directions in schwinns book are not clear on how to adjust the de-railer
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No, it is not completely assembled, there is some minor parts that have to be put on such as the front wheel, handle bars and pedals. Very easy to do but you will need a few metric tools such as a few metric Allen wrenches. It also suggests a few metric sockets, which would be easier, however a good ole crescent wrench works fine. The only another issue I would address is the gearing of this bike.....My wife was not in favor of any gears and handle brakes, period. So this is the bike she picked. My bike has seven speeds. I have road my wife's bike and her gearing is between my 3rd and 4th gears. Which means it is extremely harder to pedal, even on flat ground. I have since changed her rear sprocket from a 18T to a 20T and I think it is a lot better for basic riding, not too expensive about $20 and I did the labor. This is where I am heading with this story...while at the bike shop for parts I noticed that they had bikes with coaster brakes that had 3 speeds. This means no hand brakes..This was a different brand and the price was $500, so it was alot more money than the Schwinn. It might be something to think about if you want some lower gears for riding and don't want hand brakes..to be truthful I don't know if Schwinn even makes bikes with that option. Hope this helps and doesn't confuse..Just my $0.02 Ken
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Yes two scooters are easy... My bigger bike 450 was a little too much and the pegs scratch the back door... So it OK for lite bikes... Next time I will get a trailer ...
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I traded this bike in for a better model. After my 4 star review, the pedal cracked and I had to replace it ( 1 weight 180 lbs). I sold the bike to a friend and bought the higher end model used at the gym. I am very happy I did. These bikes weight 100 lbs (give or take) but I suggest getting the higher end model. I had no problem with shipping because it was included in the price. Assembly was not a problem. Updgrade to the higher in bike like I did.
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i got to try both of them out in a store they both feel really smooth but i went with the Nautilus e514 it just felt a bit more sturdy and has a nicer display the schwinn 420 display was kinda hard to read as the Nautilus was light up bright with big nurbers and imo is the better buy ...... i had my Nautilus e514 for 4 months now and i use every day and its still like the 1st day i brought it .... and im only 5"4 so we are pretty much the same hight ' good luck on your work outs and hope my review helps
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It's definitely worth it. Anything you would like to upgrade is personal preference like handlebars and the saddle. But it'll ride great as is.