Smith & Wesson Perimeter Police Mountain Bike

by Smith & Wesson

Product Features

• Rugged aluminum frame mountain bike
• 24-speed grip shift and rear derailleur
• Alloy linear-pull breaks
• Semi-slick Kenda tires
• Adjustable RST front suspension

Product Description

Product Description

Originally built for use by smaller police departments, security details, and other public service organizations, the Smith and Wesson Perimeter Mountain Bike is now available for the private citizen. These bicycles are designed precisely for the rough service conditions, extended use and other special needs of these highly demanding professionals. The Perimeter is an excellent choice for private citizens who want a dependable, basic mountain bike for daily transportation or weekend recreation. This bike boasts a rugged aluminum frame, SRAM 24-speed grip shift and rear derailleur, and alloy linear-pull brakes. The Perimeter comes with semi-slick Kenda tires, adjustable RST front suspension, and a super strong wheelset.

Specifications:

• Bike Type: Aluminum police mountain bike
• Type of Shifter: SRAM
• Brakes: Alloy linear-pull brakes
• Fork Type: Travel
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM eight-speed
• Handle Bars: Wide flat
• Saddle: MTB
• Rims: Alloy

Assembly of the Bike:
This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.

Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:

The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

• Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
• Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
• Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

• Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
• Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
• High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

• Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
• Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
• Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:

• Helmet (this is a must!)
• Seat pack
• Lock
• Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
• Spare tubes
• Portable bike pump
• Gloves

Product Description

Perimeter Designed as a budget bike for smaller police departments, security details, parking patrols or other public service organizations needing economically priced bicycle transport. The Perimeter is an excellent choice for the private citizen who wants a dependable, basic mountain bike either for daily transportation or for weekend recreation. Color: two tone Black / White.

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000B8NAC6
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,993 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a deal!, July 19, 2007

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John Kern (Albany, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith & Wesson Perimeter Police Mountain Bike (Sports)

I got this bike about a month ago, and I am very happy with it.
Assembly was a bit of a pain...it comes with directions, but they're not entirely accurate nor complete. But with a little time and patience I was able to get it together, and I'm no engineer. Once together and adjusted, I was very happy with it. I'm 6'1", and this is the first bike I've had that felt large enough to be comfortable. It's a tall bike, but not very long, keeping the wheels close for a tight turn radius. I found the crankset took a bit to get used to, it's set farther back then most bikes I've ridden (almost directly under the seat) so it stresses the thighs a bit more than I'm used to, but it's nice to be basically upright and it does allow you to use a bit more body weight to push down. The components appear to be quality, the gears and brakes work perfectly right out of the box without adjustment, and the bike itself feels tight and solid. This isn't top of the line but it's sure not the bottom, if you're looking for a very solid bike at a very reasonable price I would highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "real" police bike-good features, low price, September 9, 2009

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Jason Nabors "conservative classicist" (Murfreesboro, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith & Wesson Perimeter Police Mountain Bike (Sports)

I got the camo one, which is a bargain at $100 less than the black and white model. A lot of these are out there. Either the police didn't like the camo color, or perhaps it's just because the recession has police departments across the country cutting back on purchases. The S&W bikes are probably the nicest products made by Cycle Force Group. You're getting real bike store quality components like Kenda tires, SRAM shifters, etc. The price is higher than big box store bikes but less than the entry level bikes at bike stores with quality comparable to bikes costing at least $500. After reading the reviews, I opted to get a bike shop build it for me. No headaches, and I know it was done right. The shifters work well, and the bike is fast. Overall, this is just a really good hardtail mountain bike with a rack, which is basically what a police bike is. At first I was just going to use it on pavement, but I think it would perform great on some actual mountain bike trails if they weren't too grueling. Smith and Wesson is very protective of their brand name, so I figured they wouldn't put their name on it if it was junk, and so far this is a quality piece of equipment.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent bike, September 8, 2007

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W.B "Biker" (Farmington Hills, MI.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smith & Wesson Perimeter Police Mountain Bike (Sports)

I bought this bike a couple of mouths ago and before i gave my reveiws I want to test it out. This mountain bike handle good, change gears easy and great off the road. Best mountain bike over all.

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