Schwinn Mesa Adult Mountain Bike (Small, 15-Inch Frame)
A two-wheeled rebuttal to the theory that it takes several thousand dollars to buy a nice off-road racing bike, the Schwinn Mesa is one of the best mountain bikes around. The bike is outfitted with such features as a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum frame, off-roadride-tuned geometry, Shimano eight-speed EZ fire shifters, Shimano brake levers, a comfortable Schwinn anatomic saddle, and two sets of water bottle mounts. SpecificationsFrame: Schwinn N’Litened Gold Label TIG welded aluminum with off-roadride-tuned geometry, Epicenter seat stays, forged dropouts, and a replaceable hanger Fork: SR/Suntour XC-60 coil spring with aluminum lowers, 65 mm travel Crankset: SR/Suntour CW-XCC150 42-34-24T hardened chain rings Shifters: EF-29 8-speed EZ fire Front derailleur: SR/Suntour TP-17 Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera Brake levers: Shimano EF-29 with Tektro linear pull arms Saddle: Schwinn anatomic Rims: Alex PC-19 double-wall alloy with finished sidewalls to improve wet braking Tires: Kenda K 1027 (26 x 1.95 inches) Hubs: Formula alloy weather sealed Spokes: Stainless-steel 14-gauge with brass spoke nipples Assembly of the Bike: This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used. Amazon.com Bicycle Buying GuideFinding 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 typ (more…)
