Schwinn Men's Fireline Bicycle (Green)

by Mongoose

Product Features

• Men's dual-suspension mountain bike with aluminum frame and RST Capa suspension fork
• 24-speed Shimano drivetrain with EZ Fire trigger shifters
• 31.8-millimeter rise handlebars and ahead stem
• Alloy deep-dish wheels with paired spokes
• Promax front and rear disc brakes

Product Description

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Built for comfort on the road and trail, the Men's Fireline Bike features a dual-suspension aluminum frame and RST Capa suspension fork for responsive maneuverability. The bike is equipped with 31.8-millimeter rise handlebars on an ahead stem for an active and comfortable riding position. With a 24-speed Shimano Acera drivetrain with a Shimano Acera rear derailleur and Shimano EZ Fire trigger shifters, you can take on inclines and declines with confidence. Promax front and rear disc brakes with integrated Shimano levers provide strong stopping power. The wheel set is equipped with functional and stylish black deep dish rims, paired spokes, and quick release hubs.

Specifications:

• Aluminum dual suspension frame
• RST Capa suspension fork
• 31.8-millimeter rise handlebars
• Ahead stem
• 24-Speed Shimano Acera Drivetrain
• Shimano Acera rear derailleur
• Shimano EZ Fire trigger shifters
• Promax front and rear disc brakes
• Integrated Shimano brake levers
• Deep dish rims
• Paired spokes
• Quick release hubs

Product Description

The Mongoose Fireline has an aluminum dual suspension frame and RST Capa suspension fork. This bike is equipped with an 31.8 mmm rise handlebars with an ahead stem for the perfect riding position. The 24-Speed Shimano Acera drivetrain with Shimano EZ Fire trigger shifters provide smothe easy shifting. This bike is equipped with Promax front & rear disc brakes with integrated Shimano levers. The wheel set is equipped with black deep dish rims, paired spokes and quick release hubs.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 57 x 34 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 54.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001ASO2UA
• Item model number: R5204
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,774 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #10 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bikes > Comfort Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth $400 - maybe $200..., August 4, 2010

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James Dylan "Classic Punk" (Bagram, Afghanistan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn Men's Fireline Bicycle (Green) (Sports)

First off, after a few days the stickers on the frame all started peeling off. I don't care about the stickers or decals anyway, so I pulled them all off. But still, being in the sun a few days shouldn't cause all the decals to start peeling off.

Secondly, I am having issues changing gears. If I want to go up or down one gear, sometimes I have to click the up or down lever two times, as once won't change it. This is frustrating after I spent $400 for the bike and another $100 to ship it! Even a cheap bike from Crap-Mart will change gears when I want it to! It doesn't happen every time, just when the bike is in a certain gear setting.

Another thing is, the gears just seem to be off. You know how the bike gears has 3 up front and 7 on the rear tire? I find I am mainly using gear # 3, the largest (and normally the hardest and slowest) gear for most of my level-road riding around. Most people would use this when going downhill or coasting with the wind on their back. The smallest gear (which people use when going up a hill) I rarely use at all, as all it does is spin! It seems to me they are all off. I would prefer to use the "middle" gear, #2 for most of my level-road riding, but I find I rarely use it, just when the wind is blowing against me.

In summary, while not a terrible bike, it sure isn't worth $400. I was riding a cheap $97 bike right before this, and I hate to say it, it was just as good. If I was able to, I'd get a refund but I'm sure that would be a pain.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, January 30, 2010

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D. Modisette - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn Men's Fireline Bicycle (Green) (Sports)

The frame is of high quality and the graphics are very nice, but the good pretty much ends there. The packaging was so flimsy that it left the frame scarred and worn fresh out of the box. I wanted to do some customizing, but the bolts and nuts were torqued down so tight that a pneumatic impact wrench couldn't remove some of them. I had to cut them off with a dremel tool and buy replacements. The disc brake on the front wheel is so warped that no amount of adjustment will keep it from rubbing as the wheel turns, thus zapping your energy. Also it recommends tire pressure between 40-65 psi. That was quite a range, so I went with 50 psi. Within a few minutes, before I had even got on the bike the front tire tube blew. Also, the bolt to hold on the water bottle holder that it came with were not long enough to grab, so I had to replace it. The seat is garbage, plan on replacing it as well (the planet bike seat that is recommended by Amazon with this is Very Nice). Other than that its fine.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, July 1, 2010

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JRH - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schwinn Men's Fireline Bicycle (Green) (Sports)

This bike is awesome! I'm recently getting back in to riding and this is a great value. All the options of an expensive model but the affordability to not break your bank account. The sun is up and I'm going riding today!