What is Reddit's opinion of Schwinn Discover Hybrid Bike for Men and Women, 21-Speed, 28-inch Wheels, 18-inch/Medium Frame, Black?

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Looks like a discover. Sold at Amazon and Walmart, which means it was assembled by an amateur, so it would be good to have a competent mechanic look it over.

Generally a low-end but OK bike, not a bad deal for $70, even factoring in the need for a mechanic check. Just one thing that I really don't like about it is the really cheap suspension fork which probably is heavy and doesn't feel very good. General advice is get a good suspension or no suspension. And for riding around campus no suspension is needed.

But still, for $70, not bad.

This is all really helpful info. Thanks a lot.

Would something like this just be a piece of crap then?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030U8SU6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought it because of the relatively inexpensive price tag and because I live in an area with a bunch of rich cyclists so I couldn't afford to go to a local bike shop. The cheapest bikes they had were about 2-2.5x as much. I talked to a few friends who helped me scour the internet for a good deal and that's what they helped me decide on. Live and learn, I guess.

Thanks for the tip, I will definiteley keep and eye out for used bikes in the local area. My friend just ordered himself this bike seeing he is lighter and its on sale.

Thanks for the input, I think I will go with this bike: http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Mens-Hybrid-Wheels/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382649201&sr=8-1&keywords=hybrid+bike+schwinn

It's a cheap hybrid by a reliable brand, with good reviews.

dont judge this is the amazon link. i got it on discount tho

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Hybrid-Wheels-Black/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519511315&sr=8-1&keywords=schwinn+discover

Hi all. I was given an inexpensive used bike from a friend, a Schwinn Discovery City Series.

It had 2 flat tires and a broken brake so I brought it to a bike shop in town for a tune up and to fix anything that was wrong.

They replaced the 2 tubes inside the tires, and one tire itself needed to be replaced b/c the shop employee said it was split.

Both tires were the "mountain bike" style with little grips all over it. I just got home with the bicycle and noticed that the the front tire that was split and needed to be replaced is now a "smooth" tire without grips. Is this normal and or acceptable?

I know nothing about bicycles but it seems to me to be pretty weird to have 2 different style of tires on a bike.

Pictues of the back tire that was still good and the newly replaced front tire

Thanks

Tons. Head down to your local bike shop and check some out. Here's a decent one from Amazon but you should do your own research.

So is something like this a good idea?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030U8SU6/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER or is this better http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/bik/5061938099.html

So is something like this a good idea? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030U8SU6/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER or is this better http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/bik/5061938099.html

I just bought the Schwinn Discover hybrid on amazon. Granted my commute is much smaller than yours, but I really like this bike so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Hybrid-Wheels-Black/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478970802&sr=8-2&keywords=Schwinn+Discover+hybrid