I see this is the Road version. How comfortable is this bike for long rides?Does the Tri design make it harder climbing hills?
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For Long Distance rides this bike is comfortable. Whenever I road bike we usually do approximately 20-40 mile rides i feel no muscle pain in my body. I have a 55 cm frame and I am 5'7" good bike with well entry Shimano 105s. I havent experience riding the Tri design bikes yet.
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Hey Digs, The longest ride I have done was 35miles, and it was pretty comfortable. I wouldn't know how it would feel on 60mile rides though. I was getting a bit sore around 35 miles though but I am not sure if you are suppose to feel sore around that many miles. Hill climbing is still great on this bike. The only concern or problem i have is that the seat post to the handle bars is a little short. And when you have both your feet parallel to the ground and you turn the wheel, it tends to hit your foot. If you have more cash to spare, get the $1,900 kestral RT 1000.
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I love this bike but 2 things to check- gearing is more for racing on flat ground than hill climbing and also the lenght is longer than most bikes for the height whcih I didnt know until I got it and I have to go for a fitting. Bike arrived as stated and is a great deal even got the free awesome sunglasses. Tri design is not an issue
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Not bad but it also depends on what kind of seat you put on it. Ps this is not a mountain bike so dont expect to ram into the side walk without getting scrambled balls. No shocks here just a stiff ride which allows you to pedal and not lose momentum
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As seats of this type, I think it is comfortable. It is a little nicer than your basic seat. This is a nice bike.
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I disagree with Luis Santiago's response. As an avid bicyclist myself, I can tell you that no standard bike seat was ever comfortable for more than 30 minutes to an hour. Then I found the Moon Saddle. MoonSaddle C-ModelOn day 1, I was able to ride comfortably for over two hours. It looks odd, and would take a little getting used to on an outdoor bike, but I'm telling you, I've got this saddle on every bike I own and will have when I buy this one too.
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This is a tough question, because it really depends on you? At 6'3 you should be riding a bike that is 62 cm's and this bike is 50.8 cm. (20 inch is a Lg.) A little small? but I think with the seat post adjusted correctly you should be pretty comfortable. The tires are huge :-) and the bike should not have a problem with weight up to 300? the bike is pretty rugged, if you just want to ride down the street, or on an easy trail, But if your looking to do extreme off-roading? This bike will not handle what your looking for very long.
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FWIW, only had it for a few thousand miles, but I use my wing for a work commuter; part of the trip being on some seriously rough roads...so the miles rack up pretty hard and fast- I'm happy with it (and the higher amperage output). Would recommend it without a doubt. The bike also runs noticeably stronger since installed.
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Its a tough pedal. I live on an island so, there is really not much in the way of hills but, even small/short hills can be somewhat tough.
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It's nearly two feet so about 24in. I bought one as a means of transportation to and from work. And they're smooth to ride but there are a few things you should know its only a one speed so you can't pedal really fast and that sucks when going up hill. Also the back right wheel is the only wheel turned by the pedals. Original seat is uncomfortable. Breaks are ok. But I still enjoy it. But I recommend the 3 speed tricycle on here( amazon) I saw and thought I'd get this one because its cheaper. Hope this helped.
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I own this bike and i'm obsessed with it. That being said, I commute around the Greater NYC Area CONSTANTLY. I went over the Brooklyn bridge (pretty inclined) the other day and found it to be very difficult (being a one speed bike). If you know you will be dealing with hills frequently I'd say to go with the speeds... but otherwise this bike is extremely portable, eye catching (compliments at least once a day), and convenient. Good luck on your decision.
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Yes. I just did it yesterday. Compared to my 26" MTB it cannot get the speed as gear 7 sets the limit. But you mention leasure and that is fine. My only complaint after the 20 miles is the saddle. I like hard saddles but that one is quite uncomfortable. I like the selle Italia styles and might just replace it.
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yes I have one I am 55 my 65 yrold neighbor robs my bike all the time...I did an upgrade to super comfortable gel seat and added a few accessories like lock cable and saddlebags...only thing I have a problem with on my bike is I don't like the tubed tires but I think this one for sale has different ones it looks like...best bike for the money I ever bought and this price is like 60 cheaper
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You're riding on street right? I would assume since you're looking for a road bike. I owned one for awhile. When I first got it, the rim was bent, contacted amazon, the shipped a new bike out and told me to take what I needed and ship it back. If you're tall, it may be a little to small. I'm 5ft 11 and it was fine for me. The only issue is the pedals are kinda low, so if you take a sharp turn and your foot is extended all the way your pedal will hit the asphalt. If I were you, I would save up extra $$ and get a better bike. It's a decent bike but you spend a few hundred more and get a lot better bike.
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This bike is definitely harder to carry, but to pedal? No. If you are feeling resistance, then just drop down to a lower gear. I use mine for commuting to work (hills both ways) and it doesn't feel harder to pedal than my old bike, which was about 25 pounds lighter. The motor is a lifesaver getting up those hills!
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Well I'm about 80#s lighter, but this seat is more comfortable than others I've tried. I use on mountain bike and ride forest service roads well over 10 miles. it keeps pressure off private parts, but you'll still have to adjust forward or back some because you'll get pressure on cheeks and want to move around a bit.
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I have a couple of those hills too. A lot of the hills in my area are in the 45 to 60 degree range. The bike handles them beautifully. Put it in low gear before you get to the hill. Be prepared to pedal. You can do it. I love this bike.
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yes, there are a couple of hills in town that have to be used to get back home. My three-speed works fine for me. A friend of mine loved the bike so much she bought one, but with 5 speeds. I love this bike, you won't regret buying it.
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Yes,I agree with your concern;It's been almost 2+ months since I own this Schwin 170,it is an excellent bike & it's a smooth ride!!! but one thing I don't like it's the seat,it's not comfortable at all ...too cumbersome /Big.