Schwinn Exit Freewheel Single Speed Road Bike (700c Wheels)

by Schwinn

Product Features

• Freewheel road bike with single-speed aluminum road frame
• Steel road fork; drop handlebars
• Freewheel 16-tooth single-speed drivetrain
• Front and rear caliper brakes
• High profile 36-hole color matched rims

Product Description

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Designed to provide a fast and sporty ride around town, the Exit Bike from Schwinn features a lightweight aluminum road frame with a forgiving steel road fork and streamlined drop handlebars. Equipped with a freewheel and a 16-tooth single-speed drivetrain, the Exit is simple to maintain and fun to ride. Front and rear caliper brakes provide sure stopping power and high profile, 36-hole color matched rims provide excellent style.

Product Description

Schwinn Exit Freewheel Single Speed Road Bike is a sporty and fast freewheel road bike. It includes aluminum single speed road frame with steel road fork. It has high profile 36-hole color matched rims and front and rear caliper brakes.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 41 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 41 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001STXBAI
• Item model number: S5338
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,162 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #70 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bikes > Road Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid (Exit?) this heap like the plague ., June 24, 2010

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Ryan Hall (CHICAGO, IL, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schwinn Exit Freewheel Single Speed Road Bike (700c Wheels) (Sports)

I'll break my experience into chunks for easier reading...

This bike SMALL. I didn't measure the frame, but unlike the couple of reviews I read that claimed it was a "bigger" men's bike, it's not even a close fit for my 6'1" stature. Best guess is the frame is about 54cm. Someone my height should be riding a 58-61cm. -1 star for sizing ambiguity.

This bike is not in the Schwinn catalog. This is because it is a Schwinn licensed Pacific product. The manual that comes with it says Pacific. When I called the included tech support number for questions about what tools I need to put it together (because they're not listed--surprise, surprise) it was through Pacific. I understand that Pacific owns Schwinn (or visa versa?), but there is a huge difference in quality between the products of the respective brands. Furthermore, a bike like this will have no resale value. -1 star for brand distortion.

Yes, this bike is inexpensive, but it exudes its cheapness from every single component. There are a ton of ugly plastic parts on this bike. The handlebars feel flimsy and awkward--and are a really strange shape and size. The brakes are a safety hazard and the wheels look and feel like plastic. Also, there is NO flip-flop hub for fixie mode and the freewheel gear ratio is terrible. The only nice thing about this bike is the finish--if hot-rod red is your thing. -1 star for failing to include $280 worth of quality bike parts.

When I ultimately retuned this little toy bike, my main return reason was: safety hazard. Between Amazon not refunding my shipping back and what I paid at UPS to package it back up, I lost about $80. -1 star for my overall experience.

With my new net bike budget of $200 I ended up putting that money toward a Fuji Feather (which was on sale at Performance for $400) and I haven't looked back.

My best advice for someone looking to start riding single speed/fixie is either invest in a quality brand name new bike (such as a "genuine" Schwinn Madison) and prepare to spend a minimum of $400 OR put that $280 toward a well-built and cared for vintage/used road bike. Craigslist and bike shops specializing in used bikes are a great place to start.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the money, July 28, 2009

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Anna Cardenas - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn Exit Freewheel Single Speed Road Bike (700c Wheels) (Sports)

I was looking for a bike that was light, solid, and a good price. I found it in this
bike. Went with the free shipping and got the bike in 4 days!! Saved [...] bucks there.
The bike was easy to put together and ready for the road. After riding a mountin bike for years it was a nice switch light and fast. Only gripe one tube had a small
hole (easy patch). Then the other tube goes flat. My advice order some new rim strips you will need them and will save the frustration. I am 5' 11" bike fits me well a little on the tall side perfect for some one 6' or over.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a good buy., July 26, 2009

By 

oh boy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schwinn Exit Freewheel Single Speed Road Bike (700c Wheels) (Sports)

I had to call Schwinn to get the actual one-size-fits-all size. It's 21". The bike is extremely lightweight and fast. The red paint and white rims look sharp.