Bike Type | Cross Country Bike |
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Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | Schwinn |
Number of Speeds | 14 |
Color | Black |
Wheel Size | 28 Inches |
Frame Material | Aluminum |
Suspension Type | Rigid |
Special Feature | Aluminum Frame |
Included Components | Schwinn Bike |
Size | One Size |
Brake Style | Disc |
Specific Uses For Product | Gravel |
Item Weight | 13.9 Kilograms |
Theme | Adventure |
Model Name | Sporterra |
Year | 2020 |
Warranty Type | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 55.5 x 30.1 x 8.9 inches |
Package Weight | 18.39 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Schwinn |
Warranty Description | Limited Warranty |
Material | Aluminum |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle, Inc. |
Part Number | S8226AZ |
Schwinn Sporterra Adventure Adult Gravel Bike for Men and Women, 14-Speeds, 700c Wheels, Lightweight Aluminum Frame
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Brand Size | Rider Height (in) | Wheel Size (in) |
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Bike Type | Cross Country Bike |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | Schwinn |
Number of Speeds | 14 |
Color | Black |
Wheel Size | 28 Inches |
Frame Material | Aluminum |
Suspension Type | Rigid |
Special Feature | Aluminum Frame |
Included Components | Schwinn Bike |
About this item
- Aluminum gravel/adventure frame with rigid fork offers excellent performance, while the 700c wheels fit riders 5'4" to 6'2" tall
- Microshift 14 speed shifter / brake lever combo and rear derailleur ensures rapid and efficient gear changes
- Alloy mechanical disc brakes provide exceptional stopping power for enhanced safety and control
- Quick-release seat post enables effortless adjustment of the saddle height, ensuring convenience and flexibility
- Equipped with Schwinn 700 x 38c Multi-Terrain tires, this bicycle delivers versatile traction that allows you to ride confidently
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ASIN | B0823BGSFM |
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Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #299,360 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #31 in Road Bikes |
Date First Available | November 27, 2019 |
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Customers like the quality and value of the bicycle. For example, they say it's a great bike for the money and the construction is excellent. That said, some complain about the brake rubbing and durability. Opinions are mixed on appearance, comfort, ease of assembly, and gear shifting.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bicycle. They mention it has excellent construction, is durable, and has a steel frame. They also say it's a great quality beginner bike that should last a long time.
"...It's durable and easy to maintain, even when riding over some poorly maintained roads...." Read more
"I was excited to get this bike, the overall quality was not bad for the price...however, many components were missing.. I did think about going out..." Read more
"...Overall I think this is an awesome bike. It is well made and should last a long time. Feels very high quality. The handle bars are very comfortable!" Read more
"...yea maybe not the old school schwinn, but this bike looks good and feels solid compared to the bikes i saw at walmart and target...." Read more
Customers like the value of the bicycle. They mention it's an excellent bike for the money.
"...It's really a great value, considering the price and the features. Oh, and I've gotten several compliments on its looks. Would recommend." Read more
"...But it’s a good bike in general and an excellent bike at this price.I ride it on crappy suburban roads and it holds up to the punishment...." Read more
"...The bike is expensive, but ultimately worth it because it was exactly what I was looking for...." Read more
"...If you’re looking for a quality, inexpensive bike for riding and working out, this is a good choice." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the bicycle. Some mention that it's a smooth, comfortable ride and the gears shift smoothly. They say it feels great on any terrain, the handle bars are very comfortable, and the seat is not super comfy, but easy to upgrade. However, others say that it is a shaky and uncomfortable ride, and they could feel drag when riding.
"...The seat was fine after riding for a while so I didn't need to replace it. I haven't had any trouble with the top tube height...." Read more
"...of YouTube videos to do the final assembly, but overall the bikes feel great. It's really a great value, considering the price and the features...." Read more
"...The bike feels great on any terrain. The seat is not super comfy, but easy to upgrade. Overall I think this is an awesome bike...." Read more
"...Once the bike was finally put together it was a smooth, comfortable ride and the gears shift smoothly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the bicycle. Some mention that it looks good and feels solid, while others say that it has a bad design, the tires and tubes are very cheap, and the quality control is not good.
"I love the all-black paint job and the sturdy build of the bike...." Read more
"...$750 down the drain, Schwinn you are a terrible brand I will never buy a bike from you and I kick myself for trusting your brand, it’s trash...." Read more
"Nice bike. Looks really sharp. It was packaged very well. Took about 30-45 mins to assemble...." Read more
"...also a schwinn, yea maybe not the old school schwinn, but this bike looks good and feels solid compared to the bikes i saw at walmart and target...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the bicycle. Some mention that it was pretty easy, the shifters were very easy to use, and the seat is easy to upgrade. However, others say that putting it together was slightly daunting, and that the instructions were not that great.
"...After reading the instructions, assembly was pretty basic, though I took my time to avoid mistakes...." Read more
"...The seat is not super comfy, but easy to upgrade. Overall I think this is an awesome bike. It is well made and should last a long time...." Read more
"...Granted, the instructions were...not that great, had to look at a couple of YouTube videos to do the final assembly, but overall the bikes feel..." Read more
"...The shifters were very easy to use, i cant really compare with better ones since i dont have that experience and they do make a sound when shifting..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the gear shifting of the bicycle. Some mention that the gears shift smoothly, while others say that they don't shift properly.
"...The shifters are terrible, there is a sound of the chain rubbing against something every time you downpeddle and the shifters don’t even shift half..." Read more
"...The gears seem to be good with no adjustment. The bike is very smooth. I am 5’10” and the bike fits perfect...." Read more
"...1. The gear shifting is NOT smooth. The gear will shift and all, but it will do it with a loud clunk.2...." Read more
"...I love the precision shifters and the clever way they are integrated into the brake lever assembly. Overall the build quality is very good...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brake rubbing on the bicycle. They mention that the rear brakes rubbed, the chain rumbled on the chain guard, and the front brake was rubbing against the disc. Some customers also report scratches up and down the frame.
"...The rear brakes rubbed, so I double checked the wheel was set correctly, then used an instruction book from the library to adjust them...." Read more
"...likely to happen on most bikes, brake rubbing. Mine was really off centered especially on the back. I could feel drag when riding...." Read more
"...brake or gears (not sure) was stripped when I got it and it kept scratching my ankle. Just not a comfortable product at all...." Read more
"...The brakes were off too: the front one was rubbing against the disc all the time. Had to take it to a bike store to get it all fixed.3...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the bicycle. They mention that the front fork was severely bent, and the front axis was slightly bent. The frame bends a lot, and it's uncomfortable.
"The forks were bent upon arrival and the front tire could not be attached. Replacements were back ordered so they took 2 months to ship...." Read more
"...the gear shifts are awful, the saddle is not comfortable, the frame bends a lot, the crank wiggles, and many other issues...." Read more
"Bike shipped and received 7/15/22 with a miswelded or severely bent front fork...." Read more
"The front axis was slightly bent making it impossible to attach the wheel." Read more
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June 1, 2021: The bike arrived with the box intact and all parts in good condition.
After reading the instructions, assembly was pretty basic, though I took my time to avoid mistakes. As another reviewer mentioned, the handlebar was mounted backwards on the stem, so I reassembled that correctly. (The tires on my bike were fine). A plus is that the seat post is metal, not vinyl like it says on the Schwinn website Sporterra page.
It would have been a bit easier if the manual had been specific to the bike rather than general for types of bikes.
The bike comes without a kickstand so I added one, but it would be better if Schwinn included one that fits exactly, allowing for cable routing.
The rear brakes rubbed, so I double checked the wheel was set correctly, then used an instruction book from the library to adjust them. As recommended by another reviewer, I took it to a nearby shop to have the brakes double-checked and the derailleurs adjusted.
The seat is okay, but gets a bit uncomfortable after about 40 minutes. I'll see how I adapt before replacing it. It's been 35 years since I last rode, so it'll take some time for my muscles to adjust.
The top tube height is just right for me, but only right in front of the seat; double-check your measurement needs before you buy it.
For now, I'll round up to 5 stars and hope my experience going forward will keep that rating.
Update March 23, 2022: The bike has served me well over the last 10 months and over 520 miles.
The seat was fine after riding for a while so I didn't need to replace it. I haven't had any trouble with the top tube height. I mostly use the bike for urban commuting and errands, plus riding for fun. It's durable and easy to maintain, even when riding over some poorly maintained roads. The only problem was that a handlebar cap came loose and was lost while riding, so I bought a good quality pair that tightens with a hex wrench. The tires are still good; I check the pressure weekly and keep them at about 65psi.
I'm glad I bought this bike and hope it continues to meet my needs for a long time.
May 31, 2022: This is day 365 since I started riding the Sporterra and it's been a pleasant year. I only drive once a week now and haven't bought gas in over 3 months. I just replaced the pedals since one was starting to come apart, but everything else has been okay so far.
May 31, 2023: Since last year I've cycled another 603 miles. I've had to replace a front tire and tube plus bottom bracket bearings (in the frame between the pedal cranks). Everything else has been okay.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021
June 1, 2021: The bike arrived with the box intact and all parts in good condition.
After reading the instructions, assembly was pretty basic, though I took my time to avoid mistakes. As another reviewer mentioned, the handlebar was mounted backwards on the stem, so I reassembled that correctly. (The tires on my bike were fine). A plus is that the seat post is metal, not vinyl like it says on the Schwinn website Sporterra page.
It would have been a bit easier if the manual had been specific to the bike rather than general for types of bikes.
The bike comes without a kickstand so I added one, but it would be better if Schwinn included one that fits exactly, allowing for cable routing.
The rear brakes rubbed, so I double checked the wheel was set correctly, then used an instruction book from the library to adjust them. As recommended by another reviewer, I took it to a nearby shop to have the brakes double-checked and the derailleurs adjusted.
The seat is okay, but gets a bit uncomfortable after about 40 minutes. I'll see how I adapt before replacing it. It's been 35 years since I last rode, so it'll take some time for my muscles to adjust.
The top tube height is just right for me, but only right in front of the seat; double-check your measurement needs before you buy it.
For now, I'll round up to 5 stars and hope my experience going forward will keep that rating.
Update March 23, 2022: The bike has served me well over the last 10 months and over 520 miles.
The seat was fine after riding for a while so I didn't need to replace it. I haven't had any trouble with the top tube height. I mostly use the bike for urban commuting and errands, plus riding for fun. It's durable and easy to maintain, even when riding over some poorly maintained roads. The only problem was that a handlebar cap came loose and was lost while riding, so I bought a good quality pair that tightens with a hex wrench. The tires are still good; I check the pressure weekly and keep them at about 65psi.
I'm glad I bought this bike and hope it continues to meet my needs for a long time.
May 31, 2022: This is day 365 since I started riding the Sporterra and it's been a pleasant year. I only drive once a week now and haven't bought gas in over 3 months. I just replaced the pedals since one was starting to come apart, but everything else has been okay so far.
May 31, 2023: Since last year I've cycled another 603 miles. I've had to replace a front tire and tube plus bottom bracket bearings (in the frame between the pedal cranks). Everything else has been okay.
I started getting interested in riding and sought out a gravel bike. After looking a bit online and checking out big box stores i found them quite hard to find in my area. Not sure if this bike truley is a gravel but it is advertised as such along side as an adventure bike.
Putting it together was slightly daunting but for the most part everything went in place smoothly despite some reporting bent forks. YMMV on the bike when it comes to defects/issues. I found three fixable issues with my bike:
1) the front tire was installed incorrectly on the rim. Instead of the tread moving in foward direction of the road it was installed in reverse. I simply took the tire off and flipped it.
2) the drop bar was installed backwards on the stem clamp. I simply opened the bracket freeing the drop bar and flipped it.
3) likely to happen on most bikes, brake rubbing. Mine was really off centered especially on the back. I could feel drag when riding. I centered the brake calipers and problem was solved.
Dont want to fix anything? As long as the parts arent damaged/bent im sure any local bike shop could tune up your bike in smooth functiong condition. Despite being very new to this i was able to make the corrections with the help of online vids. You will absolutely need at the very least allen keys and possibly the tire remover tool if you encountered my issue.
The shifters were very easy to use, i cant really compare with better ones since i dont have that experience and they do make a sound when shifting which really doesnt bother me. Peddaling doesnt make all that much noise either.
There is no kick stand. I ordered and installed these off amazon and they are perfect for this bike.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYFS3N4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I am 5'4 and a half, initially this bicycle felt too big. The inseam (top bar of the center frame) is very high. I cannot stand over it without my balls getting crushed. My wife said i looked silly standing by it and i subsequently hit the return button. I really wanted to like this bike so i kept messing with it just to be sure. By messing i meant standing by, hopping on, and taking it for a spin. After reading online more about bike sizing, wheel sizes, and what to look for i took it for another spin and i changed my mind and kept the bike. After practicing mounting, dismounting, and getting a better feel i have no regrets and really enjoy riding it.
If your short like me and feel deterred dont be, different mounting and dismounting techniques will help you. I mount by setting my pedal to the lowest position on the side where i plan to start. Tilting the bicycle will make it much easier to get your foot in place. The rest is push, straighten out the bicycle while standing and then while on the pedals lift yourself to the seat. Do it a few times and it will feel more natural. I set my seat to the height where while im sitting my leg is almost completely straight on the pedal near the 6o clock position and my heel is on the pedal not my toes. Pedal normally once the seat is st right height. This allowed me to cycle without feeling my legs too confined by having a lower position. You will feel pretty high off the ground and it may seem scary, i later enjoyed being higher off the ground after a few runs. Its kind of the feeling people get when the buy big trucks.
To dismount if im on a flat surface i slow down and get into standing position before tilting myself with the bike and landing on which ever foot i angled my dismounting position from it helps to dismount at the same position you started from to get on the bike. I then whip my leg over the seat and thats it. Its easier on a uphill such as drive way or even more easier if you find a ledge to stop on such as curb or garden wall.
Could you get a better gravel bike for a similar price point? Probably, but there arent very many options, the mongoose gravel around a similar price point wasnt available for me and along with the very cheap looking kent gravel bike. amazon is great with returns. Its also a schwinn, yea maybe not the old school schwinn, but this bike looks good and feels solid compared to the bikes i saw at walmart and target. Not hating on walmart or target bikes picked up a few mountain bikes also from schwinn/huffy and they were great.
I took my chance with amazon on this specific type of bike than order from a specialty bike store because i didnt want to run the risk of screwing it up and being charged restock and shipping charges because i didnt understand sizing etc. Amazon saved the day for me with this one.
Id totally recommend for a newbie like myself.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
I started getting interested in riding and sought out a gravel bike. After looking a bit online and checking out big box stores i found them quite hard to find in my area. Not sure if this bike truley is a gravel but it is advertised as such along side as an adventure bike.
Putting it together was slightly daunting but for the most part everything went in place smoothly despite some reporting bent forks. YMMV on the bike when it comes to defects/issues. I found three fixable issues with my bike:
1) the front tire was installed incorrectly on the rim. Instead of the tread moving in foward direction of the road it was installed in reverse. I simply took the tire off and flipped it.
2) the drop bar was installed backwards on the stem clamp. I simply opened the bracket freeing the drop bar and flipped it.
3) likely to happen on most bikes, brake rubbing. Mine was really off centered especially on the back. I could feel drag when riding. I centered the brake calipers and problem was solved.
Dont want to fix anything? As long as the parts arent damaged/bent im sure any local bike shop could tune up your bike in smooth functiong condition. Despite being very new to this i was able to make the corrections with the help of online vids. You will absolutely need at the very least allen keys and possibly the tire remover tool if you encountered my issue.
The shifters were very easy to use, i cant really compare with better ones since i dont have that experience and they do make a sound when shifting which really doesnt bother me. Peddaling doesnt make all that much noise either.
There is no kick stand. I ordered and installed these off amazon and they are perfect for this bike.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYFS3N4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I am 5'4 and a half, initially this bicycle felt too big. The inseam (top bar of the center frame) is very high. I cannot stand over it without my balls getting crushed. My wife said i looked silly standing by it and i subsequently hit the return button. I really wanted to like this bike so i kept messing with it just to be sure. By messing i meant standing by, hopping on, and taking it for a spin. After reading online more about bike sizing, wheel sizes, and what to look for i took it for another spin and i changed my mind and kept the bike. After practicing mounting, dismounting, and getting a better feel i have no regrets and really enjoy riding it.
If your short like me and feel deterred dont be, different mounting and dismounting techniques will help you. I mount by setting my pedal to the lowest position on the side where i plan to start. Tilting the bicycle will make it much easier to get your foot in place. The rest is push, straighten out the bicycle while standing and then while on the pedals lift yourself to the seat. Do it a few times and it will feel more natural. I set my seat to the height where while im sitting my leg is almost completely straight on the pedal near the 6o clock position and my heel is on the pedal not my toes. Pedal normally once the seat is st right height. This allowed me to cycle without feeling my legs too confined by having a lower position. You will feel pretty high off the ground and it may seem scary, i later enjoyed being higher off the ground after a few runs. Its kind of the feeling people get when the buy big trucks.
To dismount if im on a flat surface i slow down and get into standing position before tilting myself with the bike and landing on which ever foot i angled my dismounting position from it helps to dismount at the same position you started from to get on the bike. I then whip my leg over the seat and thats it. Its easier on a uphill such as drive way or even more easier if you find a ledge to stop on such as curb or garden wall.
Could you get a better gravel bike for a similar price point? Probably, but there arent very many options, the mongoose gravel around a similar price point wasnt available for me and along with the very cheap looking kent gravel bike. amazon is great with returns. Its also a schwinn, yea maybe not the old school schwinn, but this bike looks good and feels solid compared to the bikes i saw at walmart and target. Not hating on walmart or target bikes picked up a few mountain bikes also from schwinn/huffy and they were great.
I took my chance with amazon on this specific type of bike than order from a specialty bike store because i didnt want to run the risk of screwing it up and being charged restock and shipping charges because i didnt understand sizing etc. Amazon saved the day for me with this one.
Id totally recommend for a newbie like myself.
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First off, when I took the bike out of the box I quickly realized that the front fork was installed backwards so I had to unscrew some bolts to turn it the right way around.
No instructions were included so I had to search online for videos to help with the assembly.
The valve stem on the rear tire was badly damaged right out of the box to the point that I had to replace the inner tube in order to inflate the rear tire.
The chain set did not work properly. The chain would constantly rub on the front derailleur and the rear derailleur would often skip gears when shifting. I had to adjust both derailleurs so much before they worked properly that the front shifter cable became frayed and had to be replaced.
The disc brakes were underpowered and took a long time to stop the bike. Even though it was a gravel bike I felt that the tires didn’t have enough traction on gravel surfaces.
Worst of all though, was the fact that the rear rim would constantly puncture inner tubes right where the valve stem comes out. The opening had sharp edges that would could the inner tubes. I replaced three inner tubes on the rear tire before the problem became apparent.
Overall I’m not impressed with the build quality of this product. If I buy another bike it won’t be a Schwinn.