This bike has a 17-inch aluminum frame with a matte black and red finish, giving it a sleek and stylish look. Schwinn Mountain Bike Protocol 1.0 is a great investment for anyone looking for a reliable and responsive mountain bike. Being a child of the 70s and 80s, Schwinn, in my opinion, made a quality bike that was as American as Apple pie.
Of course I have pushed the bike through some rocky, rooty trails at speed, and no, it hasn’t fallen apart. Newer riders, and those who stick to the bike’s intended purpose may not run into this, but faster, more experienced riders will definitely find that the bike is scary loud. A few years back my brother bought a Diamondback Line as his first bike. Came specced with a similar 1×9 and a cheap chain guide and it still dropped like crazy. Do I expect a budget bike to break and need constant maintenance? Do I at least expect it to do normal bike things like retain it’s chain?
It will cost about $440 (shifters, cables, derailleurs, crank, BB, cassette, chain and rear wheel) plus labour – and the chain is very worn now. Roller cam brakes are a controversial piece of equipment. The reason is that they are complicated to set up and adjust. At the same time, they are durable, beautiful, and offer excellent braking performance.
A common feature of schwinn road bikes is their simple yet ergonomic design. The seats are often adjustable and slightly elevated for a more upright position. Schwinn mountain bikes have always been a reliable option for those looking for a high-performing and durable product at an affordable cost. By 1990, other United States bicycle companies with reputations for excellence in design such as Trek, Specialized, and Cannondale had cut further into Schwinn’s market. Unable to produce bicycles in the United States at a competitive cost, by the end of 1991 Schwinn was sourcing its bicycles from overseas manufacturers. This in turn led to further inroads by domestic and foreign competitors.
Pedal assist bikes offered by other manufacturers can cost more than four times as much as this Schwinn, so we think the Ridgewood is a good value. By 1975, bicycle customers interested in medium-priced schwinn mountain bike road and touring bicycles had largely gravitated towards Japanese or European brands. Nevertheless, Peugeot proudly advertised its victorious racing heritage at every opportunity.
Although they might be cheaper than most brands, the quality is still there. To back up this off-road performance, you will need disc brakes, and the Traxion has them, and they will be very helpful on a trail. Like the other bikes, the Traxion has a Shimano triple front crank, but it is equipped with an 8-speed cassette on the rear. It’s going to give you a few more gears for those demanding climbs. I would argue that everyone deserves tubeless tires, no matter the price of the bike. The bike’s 21-speed gear shifters will help you nimbly navigate different paths and trails.