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One drawback is to note that the dashboard in your car may shake differently than your windshield does as you go over rough surfaces. This difference in movement if it occurs may be something you will notice in your Garmin. But this isn’t a product defect, it is just something to be aware of as you are mounting your unit to a different component on your vehicle . But it really isn’t a big deal, it is just a minor issue. This items works as advertised and just fine for the two Garmin models I’ve tried it on. I easily adjusts up and down and side to side. It is also easy to set up and sits snugly and securely on top of the dashboard in your vehicle.
Off Road Full Face

Ok, when I first stepped on the scale, it said 186.5. I stepped on again, and it said 181.4. I was a little disappointed. However, I stepped on two more times and it said 181.4, so I think it was just adjusting itself. It’s so nice to have a scale that works and isn’t confusing to read.
Innovations Tri Road Tire

Good bike, horrible company. I bought this bike because I wanted something lightweight and sporty to ride on the weekends for exercise, something I could ride for 1-2 hours without having to stop. I have yet to even ride the bike because GMC Denali Road Bike was shipped to me with a bent derailer. I called Kent to be reimbursed for the cost of that part because instead of contacted them immediately I took it my local bike shop to have it repaired so I woouldn’t have to wait for a part to arrive. The customer service rep for Kent was the rudest woman I have ever dealt with in my life, even worse than the employees at Circuit City. When she told me that Kent doesn’t cover service to the bikes, I asked her is it perfectly fine that you ship damaged goods to consumers and not compensate them for it? And she responded, yes it is. She had the audacity to tell me they aren’t responsible for the products that THEY manufacture. This is the first and last Kent bike I will ever own, and like I said I have not even ridden it yet. My first impression of it out of the bnox was, wow this does look like a really expensive bike, and I only paid 147 for it. It is a bit heavy for road bike, but Its still lighter than my mongoose mountain bike. I live in NYC and when I want to go to central park I have to lug it up and down subway stairs, and so I would much rather carry this bike than my mongoose. Hoping it rides as nice as it looks. If you buy this bike and you have a broken part call Kent and get them to send you a replacement part immediatley, otherwise pay for it out of pocket and dont even bother contacting them.

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great starter bike for me. Background:

I came from a background of BMX trail-riding in the late 90s when I was a teenager. I sold off the bikes I had at the turn of the millennium and have been bike-less since.

Pre-purchase:

Now that I’m in my 20s, I’ve recently decided to buy a bike to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, and I did hefty research before purchasing. I originally wanted to spend as little as possible, under $150 for a bicycle. I went to Wal-mart to take a gander at what they offered, and nothing really wow’ed me, so I went on Amazon. I didn’t want to fool with Mongoose or any of the generic brand names. I rode Haro in my glory days, but I always wanted a Schwinn. I saw the prices and decided to spend a little more since I’d be using Schwinn Prelude Mens Road Bike a lot. It was a toss-up between this one and the Ridge-AL Mountain Bike, which is $35 cheaper than this one. I ordered this bike finally, at a $235 price tag with free Amazon shipping.

Shipment and Setup:

I got this bike in a cool three days, and it came in a big box. The setup was pretty easy. I set it up by myself but it would have been a big help if I had asked for help. One thing to note is that it does have the quick-release front wheel, so I’m telling you now so you don’t act like an idiot (like me) sifting through the box for bolts. The front brakes take a little fidgeting to set just right, but the back gearing and brakes are already set up for you. Overall, everything is solid and exactly what you’d expect from Schwinn.

The ride:

This is my first road bike, so I had to adjust alot of things before it became comfortable. I’m about 5′8″ and it’s okay; I think the ideal height for this bike however is in the 5′10″ range. Everything is smooth and shifts smooth,

Cons:

Handlebars – You can’t adjust the handlebar height because of the threading system. It’s not really a big deal, but if you want it changed you have to take it to a licensed pro, or risk it by doing it yourself.

The seat – The best for last. The seat is like riding on your household iron, metal side up. This thing is so uncomfortable, I can’t even ride for extended lengths of time. If you ride in a crowded neighborhood, you’ll be thinking to yourself on how to look cool while being really uncomfortable, but most people can see through this technique. This is one thing you absolutely must replace if you purchase the bike (in my opinion).

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