Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

by Pacific Cycle

Product Features

• 26-inch women's mountain bike; frame size 16 inches
• Hydro-formed aluminum mountain frame is lightweight for controlled, easy riding
• SR Suntour suspension fork smoothes the path; SR Suntour alloy 3-piece cranks offer optimal on or off-road gearing
• Shimano EZ Fire shifters for fast gear changes; alloy linear pull brakes stop precisely
• 21 speeds with Shimano TX-31 rear derailleur for quick shifts

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Hit the trail with confidence on the Schwinn Ridge AL women's mountain bike. Equipped with an aluminum MTB frame and an SR Suntour suspension fork, the Ridge AL is smooth and sturdy. The front and rear linear pull brakes, meanwhile, provide sure stopping power while on the move. And thanks to the 21-speed drive train and SRAM trigger shifters, it's a breeze to shift gears regardless of the terrain. Other details include rustproof alloy rims and 1.95-inch-thick tires, 26-inch wheels, a Suntour alloy crank, rust-resistant powder coating, and an adjustable quick-release seat.

Features:

• Hydro-formed aluminum mountain frame is lightweight for controlled, easy riding
• SR Suntour suspension fork smoothes the path
• Shimano EZ Fire shifters for fast gear changes
• 21 speeds with Shimano TX-31 rear derailleur for quick shifts
• Alloy linear pull brakes stop precisely
• SR Suntour alloy 3-piece cranks offer optimal on or off-road gearing
• Alloy rims are strong and light
• Schwinn Quality mountain saddle softens ride

Specifications:

• Size: 26 inch
• Frame Size: 16 inches
• Type: Women's mountain bike
• Frame: Schwinn aluminum mountain frame
• Fork: SR Suntour M2025 suspension fork
• Rear Shock: N/A
• Cranks: SR Suntour Alloy MTB Crank
• Bottom Bracket: Ball bearing
• Front Derailleur: MTB Triple
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 21-speed
• Shifter: Shimano EZ Fire shifters
• Brake Levers: Shimano alloy 2.5 finger
• Brakes: Alloy linear pull
• Gears: 7 Speed MTB
• Rims: Alloy 36H black
• Tires: Schwinn 26 by 1.95 inches MTB
• Pedals: PP Platform pedals
• Handlebar: 30mm MTB rise bar
• Stem: 30-degree rise MTB Ahead stem
• Seatpost: 27.2mm alloy
• Seat: Schwinn padded MTB saddle Chain: KMC Z-51
• Front Hub: QR alloy 36H
• Rear Hub: Alloy 36H
• Spokes: 14G black
• Grips: Schwinn Kraton Soft MTB
• Extras: Clear-coated Paint and graphics; alloy kickstand; rack and fender mounts

Product Description

Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0021HBJXC
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,286 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #29 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bikes > Mountain Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TWO MODELS = TWO DIFFERENT SIZES, January 19, 2010

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Alena Harless (PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) (Sports)

These bicycles are supposed to be "one size fits most" but the two different models are different in size.

The light blue one (smooth lines, #S2753) is more like a size LARGE with frame size 19" (seat tube length 19", horizontal top tube is approx. 22 1/2"). Surprisingly it has the same geometry as the male version (also 19"). An average man is taller than an average woman - thus the men's bike should be bigger, right?

The silver/purple bike (sharp lines, #S2699) is a MEDIUM size with 17" frame (seat tube length 17", horizontal top tube is also approx. 22 1/2" but because of the head angle the wheels itself are about 1" closer to each other than wheels of the light blue model - beware if you have long feet). The male version of this model has 18" frame.

As for my best judgement - I would recommend the light blue bike to a woman 5'3" to 5'11" tall with inseam 28-32" and the silver/purple bike to a woman 5'0" to 5'8"tall with 26-30" inseam.
I am 5'9 1/2" tall and the light blue model fits me great.

A note how to measure your INSEAM: Stand barefoot upright and measure the distance between your crotch and floor between your legs. Do not use your pant's inseam measurement since different pant styles may result in different measurements.

I hope this helps. It is really confusing to have reviews of two different bikes mixed together without knowing which refers to which.

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bike for the price., February 3, 2006

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D. Robie - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) (Sports)

You cannot beat this bicycle for the price. It is actually fabricated in the same overseas factories that Giant builds their frames. It also is the same as the entry-level Chinese-imported Trek frame.

As for Mrs. Roberts and her problems......hate to say it, but each and every problem/symptom you described is a symptom/problem indicating a poor assembly and adjustment. You should have taken the bike(s) to a professional bicycle shop and had the mechanic there do a tune-up on your bike....all those problems would and could have been avoided completely. Chain shifting problems, chain-drop and jamming, wheel loose....all adjustment and assembley problems.

Why do I say this? I was a bike mechanic for approx. 7 years and saw many, many bicycles bought from mass-market merchandisers and over the internet with the same exact problems after the poor or unskilled assembly. Even the bikes the "real" bike shops get have to be assembled and adjusted before they are sold. So, please don't blame the bicycle as being defective, blame the root cause.....the poor assembly and unskilled adjustment of the bicycles.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bike, March 20, 2007

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Jeremy Hixson (TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn Ridge AL Women's Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) (Sports)

I searched for my wife a bike and everywhere I went, the price was way more than what I wanted to pay. I wanted a bike that was well constructed, lite, and has high rated parts on it. I found this bike and I compared the price with a comparable bike at a bike shop and it was nearly $100 cheaper, plus free shipping. After we received the bike, we were very satisfied of the product except for the seat, but you can purchase a nice gel seat for around $15. Great deal!

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