Product Description
The perfect space-saving city bike, the Schwinn Loop 7-Speed Folding Bike folds away for easy storage when you’re not using it, and unfolds for around town riding. With a low, stand-over alloy frame, the bike is strong and durable. This is a great bike for running errands, commuting, and for leisure riding.
Built for comfort and convenience the Schwinn Loop has a built-in rear carrier so that you can strap on a bag or basket and carry your belongings with you. With 7 speeds and a 3-piece single-speed crankset, the bike shifts speeds reliably and with ease. The 20-inch alloy rims and city tires are great for road riding, and the front and rear fenders protect your clothing and belongings from road spray and debris. Alloy front and rear linear pull brakes offer speed control and precise stopping power for safe riding. The Folding Bike comes complete with a heavy gauge nylon carry bag making it easy to travel with and to store.
Highlight
- Low, stand-over alloy frame
- Front and rear linear alloy pull brakes
- 20-inch alloy rims
- City tires
- 3-piece single-speed crank set
- Built-in rear carrier
- Front and rear fenders
- Speeds: 7
- Includes bicycle and heavy-gauge nylon carrying bag
Spec
- Overview
- Color(s): Red
- Frameset
- Frame: Alloy with built in carrier
- Material: Alloy
- Drivetrain
- Crank: 3 piece alloy with chain guard
- Bottom Bracket: Sealed Bottom Bracket System
- Derailleurs: n/a, n/a
- Shifters: SRAM MRX grip shift 7 speed
- Chain: KMC Z
- Speed: 7 Speed
- Wheels
- Rims: Alloy 20″ x 24h star pattern
- Size: 20″
- Hubs: Bolt on small high loose ball
- Spokes: 14g UCP cross 2 star
- Tires: 20″ x 1.95″ Street hybrid tread
- Components
- Pedals: folding resin platform
- Brakes: alloy linear pull
- Brake Levers: alloy
- Handlebar: Folding deisgn comfort high rise
- Stem: integreated into handlebar
- Headset: 1″ Threaded
- Grips: comfort Kraton
- Saddle: Comfort padded with quick release
- Seatpost: 400mm steel
- Extras
- Extras: kickstand, CPSC reflectors, fenders, carrying bag
What’s in the Box?
- Schwinn Loop 7-Speed Folding Bike
- Heavy gauge carrying bag
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Customer Review
singlejewishladyinregopark on October 18, 2008
By Myrna Wittlin “MISSPUSSYCATINFORESTHILLSNY” (Forest Hills, NY)
I just received it from Amazon last week, set it up immediately, and only took it to the bike store to make sure of everything. It does NOT ride like a toy, as one customer said, but is far more steady than any Dahon I’ve ridden. It’s a bit too heavy for me to lift up, but others may not find that a problem. Once you get the catch open – it’s difficult because a lot of pressure is needed, but that’s for safety reasons – it folds easily. For a man, this would be easier. An absolute pleasure to have the LOOP AT THE BOTTOM, AND NOT TO HAVE TO PUT MY LEG OVER A HIGHER BAR. The handle bar is fixed and can’t be adjusted, but it’s fine for me. The seat is adjustable, though. Goes up hills easily. This is far superior to the citizen bikes, in my opinion, with their rickety chain that falls off easily. It is rather larger than appears in the pictures, so look at the specifications carefully. I was surprised that Schwinn put it into such a shabby carton for the trip from China and then to other places before it came to me. All I did was rip the side of the carton open, and the bike slid out (folded, of course.)
You Get What You Pay For on January 14, 2009
By Sean G. Daly
As the “3 star” rater said, the bike seems to come damaged in the mail. One of my wheel rims is bent, the bike shop tried to “true” it, but it creates a little wobble when riding. Unfortunately a new wheel is 40-60 dollars.The BAD:
The actual bike is made and china, and thus has some cheap parts. I’ve had the bike for about a month, and have foreseen numerous repairs that will eventually have to be made.
The bike also has a cheap gearshift, and even after it being adjusted by bike professionals it still jumps somewhat.
The folding quality is poor in that it will take you a good 10 minutes to fold it up. You also need to buy some bungee cords to hold it together after it folded.
This bike is extremely heavy for a folding bike. At least 40 pounds. Not buy if you will have to carry the bike for long distances.
The paint chips very easily.
THE GOOD:
Brakes (once adjusted) work extremely well. I guess the better make sure you aren’t going to die on it.
It rides very smoothly when the gear shifter is working right. Very maneuverable.
The heavy frame is a detriment in carrying it, but comes in handy having a tough frame for a general solid ride. You don’t really feel like you are riding a toy bike. It also protects from bends when transporting. It even has a derailer guard to protect it from getting bumped.
The seat it comes with is of extremely good quality as well as the handlebars.
It comes with a carrying bag, cheap but should last a little while at least.
Conclusion…
I paid 215.00 including shipping (well 230, since a tune up cost $15 which all bikes not sold from a bike shop need), which i feel was a far price considering this is a cheap beginners folding bike. However, I would unlikely buy it again.
I would rather pay the $440 for a dahon that is lighter and faster to fold. Dahon also offers a 16 inch wheel bike that is even more versatile as well as offering full size bikes that can be folded, some of which are tough mountain bikes.
Schwinn is nothing to scoff at, and that is why I passed up all other folding bikes on amazon. None of them (maybe minus one name brand) were worth even taking a second look at.
I would really like to give the bike four stars, but I can’t solely because of the heavy weight, time consuming folding, and cheap derailleur. I can’t give it a 2 because the bike is still worth the money rides nicely in general.
I would not, and have not taken the bike on a bus due to its heavy weight and bulky size even when folded. However it is effective on the BART or any bullet train situation because of more space.
I have written such a long review because i have had a month to test ride this thing and I feel it is my duty to inform consumers of my experience.
If you can spare the extra change get a dahon, but if you are tight on cash then go ahead and get this, but be aware that you do not have a folding bike. YOU HAVE A BIKE THAT FOLDS.
what a ride! on May 27, 2008
By peaseblossom
What a fun little bike this is! It folds well, they were very thoughtful about the placement of everything when folded. It’s very sturdy.I compared it to the Dahon, and while that is very slick and expensive this serves the purpose just as well.It does ride like a toy bike but with 20″ wheels thats about what you expect. My range on it is about 10 miles round trip. That’s about as far as i’m willing to go. More than that and you’d want a big bike. But it is perfect for city shopping and upstairs apartment living. I would buy it again.
Oh, you do want to take it to the bike shop for a tune up and adjustments beofre you ride it, though. I hear that’s normal for all online bikes. The bike shops tune and adjust for you if you buy from them. Add that to the cost when thinking about prices.