26″ Women’s Schwinn Sidewinder Women’s Bike Silver
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With a name that evokes fond memories of your favorite trails, the 26-inch Women’s Schwinn Sidewinder is sure to bring a smile to your face. This trail-ready mountain bike really packs a punch, thanks to the light aluminum mountain-style frame and front suspension fork that soak up bumps and thumps on the trail. 21-speed Shimano Revo twist shifters ensure easy, smooth gear changes, while the Shimano rear derailleur can handle any trail you’re willing to tackle. Front and rear linear pull brakes ensure crisp stopping and steady speed control on descents and the durable alloy crank makes sure everything is running smoothly. Light and strong alloy rims provide added durability and stability, so this puppy can be your everyday ride as well. Put it all together and the Sidewinder is the ultimate trail companion.
26″ Women’s Schwinn Sidewinder Women’s Bike, Silver:
- Age range: 18 years and up
- Aluminum mountain-style frame with front suspension fork is built for tough trail riding
- 21-speed Shimano Revo twist shifters with a Shimano rear derailleur for quick and smooth gear changes
- Front and rear linear pull brakes provide quick, crisp stops and steady speed control
- Light and strong alloy rims provide added durability for everyday riding
- Durable alloy crank offers optimal gearing and less maintenance on your end
- Tool-free adjustable seat post for easy height adjustments
- Rider height: 5’2″ to 5’10”
reviews
- I bought this for my wife. Note that this model of the Sidewinder has an aluminum frame with a threadless headset; the older model was a steel frame and quill headset. You won’t find many aluminum frame bikes for a buck and a half. This bike weighed 31.6 lbs on my scale fully assembled; pretty good for a basic bike. The components are otherwise basic but functional. A basic Shimano Tourney rear derailleur provides index or “click” shifting from a twist grip. The front derailleur is not labeled and is a “friction” or linear shifter, meaning it does not “click” into gear but you have to move the derailleur guide the appropriate amount with the twist shifter on the grip. But they are functional and work well. Front fork is a no name basic spring with maybe 2″ of travel. There is no preload adjustment. The seat was a little firm for my wife’s taste; I exchanged it with a more padded one. Brakes are linear pull brakes. The tires are unlabeled. They are 2 x 2.5 with a modest knobby pattern. Suitable for all around use including casual off road, though if your primary riding is on the street you might want to opt for more narrow tires with a solid center bead. Rims are reported to be alloy and look like they may be double walled, but there is no label indicating it. Spokes are black, probably steel. The bike comes with a kickstand. I was disappointed to find there were no quick release mechanisms for either the front or rear wheels. One of the answers to a question for the black frame with pink fork version of this bike erroneously indicated there were quick release wheels. I ordered this bike on-line and assembled it myself. It’s not difficult but I am experienced working on bikes. The instructions that came with it were clear and complete. The wheels were true. The brakes and front derailleur needed adjustment. If you are not handy with tools you might want to have a bike shop adjust it for you. Overall, a good basic aluminum bike for the price I paid. It is suitable for casual street and off-road use. It is noticeable lighter than the same sized steel frame bike my wife had. My wife likes it and says it rides well, and she likes the lighter weight. It’s a pretty good bet for a bike in this price range.
