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He came to me because he had no experience buying mountain bikes, and I wanted to help him analyze the 29-inch Men’s Schwinn Boundary Mountain Bike for him and his friends who wanted to buy it. As I pondered being out in the woods in my birthday suit, I saw wheels…Two of them in a store… Continue reading Schwinn Surge 26 Mountain Bike Graphite, Orange & Black, 17 Aluminium frame with Disc Brakes

In 1895, with the financial backing of fellow German American Adolph Frederick William Arnold (a meat packer), he founded Arnold, Schwinn & Company. Schwinn’s new company coincided with a sudden bicycle craze in America. Chicago became the center of the American bicycle industry, with thirty factories turning out thousands of bikes every day. Bicycle output… Continue reading Schwinn Surge 26 Mountain Bike Graphite, Orange & Black, 17 Aluminium frame with Disc Brakes

A former Wirecutter colleague who owns the Peloton Bike appreciated the introductory program she took, which helped her get familiar with the Bike and the classes. In 1985, GT bought BMX accessories and apparel company Dyno. Dyno also produced a line of clothing apparel and shoes under the Dyno brand. 1985 also saw GT produce… Continue reading Schwinn Surge 26 Mountain Bike Graphite, Orange & Black, 17 Aluminium frame with Disc Brakes

It’s going to give you a few more gears for those demanding climbs. The brakes are rim brakes on the Mesa 3, but on the Mesa 2, you get mechanical disc brakes which give good stopping power. The gearing is Shimano, and they make excellent quality components. The Schwinn Mesa, at this price point, uses… Continue reading Schwinn Surge 26 Mountain Bike Graphite, Orange & Black, 17 Aluminium frame with Disc Brakes

The Schwinn Taff has double-walled aluminum alloy wheels and tbh starflight multi-section tires with inner tubes, which vary from standard mountain bike tires in that the Schwinn Taff has relatively fine bumps. A great bike isn’t worth very much if you don’t feel comfortable riding it. So start by ensuring the bike you’re eyeing is… Continue reading Schwinn Surge 26 Mountain Bike Graphite, Orange & Black, 17 Aluminium frame with Disc Brakes