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We recently picked up the Mark III bike trailer and jogging stroller. We wanted a trailer so we could go riding as a family, and the fact that this converts between stroller and jogger without a special kit was an added bonus. The conversion is super simple: just flip out a different arm and snap in a quick-release wheel. Converts in just a couple minutes! Works great both ways. As a recreational triathlete, this is great as I can train two sports even while on parenting duty.

The unit is light, rolls well (even with 60+lb of kids in it), and has really exceeded my expectations to date. The interior is a little rough and tumble for the little ones, but neither kid has complained, and the sling seat holds them up off the bars perfectly well. There’s plenty of room inside too, for a couple toys, extra water bottle, juice boxes for the little ones, and anything else you might want to stash.

I was especially pleased that I could get all the base features I was looking for (shocks would have been nice, but honestly, do we need those?) for under $300. I had some friends who recommended other great units, but all of them were well beyond my price point. This thing is definetely worth it. A great value!

Schwinn Mark III Double

Do not buy this product. I want to give it zero stars. I used it in my new camera, successfully took a couple dozen vacation pictures, then had it go black with “Memory Card Error” showing on the screen. After lengthly communications with Transcend, and sending the card to them, the card was returned with the message “Non-Transcend Part”. All attempts to recover the pictures have failed. Transcend was very helpful, but could do nothing with a card they did not make. This card is inexpensive for a reason! Beware! I eventually did receive a refund the seller and $3 from Amazon.
Schwinn Lakeshore Cruiser Bike

Good stuff. Work perfect, very nice machine. Only and small problem was front wheel cover screws missing or they forgat the install.

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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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Needed a low-impact cardio machine…. After months of trying to decide if we should buy an exercise bike, we finally bit the bullet. We went right down to Dick’s sporting goods and even though they didn’t have one on display, they did have one int he back. We bought the Schwinn 240 due to Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike being one of the newest models. Some of the things we really liked better were minor, but made the difference to us. The number of different programs were higher than the other models. Being able to remember a user’s information was also a huge positive from other models where every time a different user uses the equipment you have to reset all your information. The cup holder not being under the seat but on the console made more sense and having the basket to store magazines and things just seemed neater. It took about 1.5 hours to assemble. Hint: A couple of the parts were already on the bike which was confusing when comparing to the parts list. The model is nice looking, smaller than our elliptical and easy to move around with the wheels. I haven’t had it long enough yet to know how it will hold up, but it’s very sturdy, very quiet and seems like it will last for a long time.

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