Schwinn 2008 Sumac GSD Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels, Medium)

by Pacific Cycle

Product Features

• Men's mountain bike with N'litened Silver Label alloy frame, epicenter seat stay, and 26-inch wheels
• Alloy MTB style 30-millimeter rise handlebar and alloy seat post
• 24-speed SRAM equipped rear derailleur with SX-4 trigger shifters
• Double-wall alloy rims with double-sealed alloy cassette rear bulb
• Promax linear pull brakes and brake levers; five-year frame warranty

Product Description

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The Men's Sumac GSD Mountain Bike from Schwinn is designed for versatile trail and road riding with an N'litened Silver Label alloy frame and 26-inch tires. The Sumac is designed to take on any incline or decline with a 24-speed, SRAM equipped rear derailleur, easy-to-operate SX-4 trigger shifters, and strong Promax linear pull brakes. The Alloy MTB style handlebars, epicenter seat stay, and alloy seat post lend themselves to the demands of trail riding but also keep you comfortable on roads. Finally, double-wall alloy rims and a double-sealed alloy cassette rear bulb are designed to stand up to unpaved surfaces and mixed terrain riding.

Specifications:

• Speeds: 24 speeds
• SRAM equipped rear derailleur
• SX-4 Trigger Shifter
• N'litened silver label alloy frame
• Epicenter seat stay
• double-wall alloy rims
• Double sealed alloy cassette rear bulb
• Promax Linear pull brakes and brake levers
• Alloy MTB style 30-millimeter rise handlebar
• 25-degree alloy threadless stem
• Alloy seat post with QR
• Five-year frame warranty

Product Description

Schwinn 2008 Sumac GSD Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels, Medium)

• 24 speed SRAM equipped rear derailleur with SX-4 Trigger Shifter
• Strong and durable N'litened silver label alloy frame with epicenter seat stay
• Double wall alloy rims with double sealed alloy casette rear bulb
• Promax Linear pull brakes and brake levers
• Alloy MTB style 30mm rise bar/ 25 degree alloy threadless stem and alloy seat post with QR

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 47.6 pounds
• 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: B001DF7M84
• Item model number: S8ZSUMGSDM
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,162 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great price, Great bike., July 12, 2011

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This review is from: Schwinn 2008 Sumac GSD Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels, Medium) (Sports)

Purchased this bike last week and so far am pleased. It arrived double boxed, no damage or scratches, which is always a plus. The assembly was easy and I was riding in less than 30 minutes. I had to adjust the disc brakes and brake cables, but that is to be expected. On my second ride the chain came apart. I'll shoulder some of the blame as I should have double checked it during assembly. I purchased this bike after reading the reviews and agree that the components and quality are far better than bikes of similar price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Belongs in a Much Higher Price Range, July 10, 2011

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Russell G. Moore (North Ridgeville, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn 2008 Sumac GSD Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels, Medium) (Sports)

People who know about bikes know that the Schwinn Sumac is not a department store bike. In fact, this bike is identical to the Schwinn Mesa GSD except for the paint colors. The Schwinn Sumac is a A-list bike with premium components, again all identical to a bike whose price is more than triple that of the Sumac. Check for yourself at BikePedia.com. Every component and part number match up exactly.

This bike comes completely set up right out of the box - and packaged very well, by the way. Install the front wheel, handlebars and pedals and that's pretty much it. The front and rear disc brakes are already adjusted. The front and rear derailleurs are perfectly in sync. Ride the bike and feel the fine-tuned ride this bike provides.

The shifters are absolutely top-notch. A flick of the thumb and the derailleurs snap into gear; no slipping, no grinding - it's one satisfying click. The disc brakes are such a nice touch, and work so well. I defy anyone to find a bike with front and rear discs anywhere near this price. Good luck.

One word of caution: this bike only comes in medium frame size, intended for riders 5'6" to 5'10". They're not kidding. I'm 5'10" and I fill this frame up to the max. The seat post is almost all the way up and I can just barely extend my leg. Keep this in mind before deciding on this one. But if you're in that height range, there is no better choice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Budget Stomper, June 23, 2011

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Manyul Im (Fairfield, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn 2008 Sumac GSD Men's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels, Medium) (Sports)

Don't let the Amazon or Pacific description mislead you. As one of the other reviewers said, the picture gives you a more accurate, well, picture. I would take the advice, too, on the comparison to the Mesa GSD; there are actual reviews of the Mesa on the internet. Disc brakes are nice, especially for this price. Took it for a midlevel rough ride in on the trails near here -- some rocks and roots, creek beds, mud -- the bike handled pretty well, though I vowed to changed the rear tire as soon as I could. The Kenda Komodos are not as aggressive as the name suggests and I found it hard to climb up the steeper rock beds without spinning out badly; took a fall at one point because of that. Otherwise, the bike is solid -- not the lightest bike, but also not the heaviest. Who cares about a few pounds though when you're kicking up mud and spraying creek water! The shifting was pretty solid throughout the range. Great deal for someone like me who only occasionally takes out the mtb; I'm a roadbike man usually.