I rode many, many miles on my bicycle as a teenager and early 20s. Once a real job came, that stopped! Well now I have picked up the habit again. I had been looking for a road bike for longer riding. I think I read all the reviews on this particular bike that were available at the time I purchased it. I thought that if I did not like it, I could return it and be out just the shipping.
I got the bike 2 days after I placed the order, I put it together in about 20 minutes, I also bought a cyclometer, water bottle holder, saddle bag and air pump to go with it. All these items were put on before I ever sat on the saddle.
I rode the bicycle for 8 miles the first time I got on it and felt great; the frame is solid. The derailleur on the crank needed a tiny adjustment however this is something to be expected; the chain would come off the large gear when switching from low to high.
Two days later I participated in a 32 mile ride and I had a blast! Rolled nicely, even got a compliment on its looks. it does look sharp!
So, $315 got me a nice road bike, capable of getting me hundreds of miles of riding a year with good looks!
I have noticed that my front tire needs slight truing, this is also something that I'd expect, especially given the narrow profile of the rims.
If you want a good road bike and are afraid of wasting your money on a bad investment, go with this one, you won't regret it.
PS I'm not returning the bike! :)
(52 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=4.0 / 5.0
More Detail For Schwinn Katana Road Bike
- Entry-level road bike with ultra-light aluminum frame
- 14-speed Shimano drivetrain and shifters with A050 rear derailleur
- Tru-Vativ IsoFlow alloy cranks; alloy wheels, and paired spokes
- Ideal for morning commutes or casual city riding
- 54cm frame size is appropriate for riders 5'6" to 5'9"; 58cm frame size is appropriate for riders 5'10 to 6'1"
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