Schwinn Fastback

Great bike for the price (paid $499). Crashed my other bike (old inexpensive Mountain Bike) in March and needed a replacement. It was easy to assemble but I recommend to get a different seat (typical small/hard seat). The bike rides very nicely and the brakes are, compared to my previous bike, really good.

Assembly wasn't too difficult, it took about an hour and didn't require anything complex or significant adjustment of gears (for me at least).After a few hundred miles I have enjoyed the riding and while it isn't anything fancy (aluminum frame, pad brakes etc) it does shift gears pretty well and isn't so heavy.I did not like the tires that came with it however - they gave me tons of flats consistently on my normal routes. After going through about 5 tubes in a row, swapping out for sturdier tires was necessary for me to stop the flats, adding to the wheel weight.

I’ve had this bike for about a month now and I’m very happy with it. The gears rattle a bit in higher gears but it shifts nice. The bike is very light and great for inclines

Very light weight and is a dream to ride

This bike didn't last a year.

Updating the review & adding a 3rd picture. Restating - if you live in a hilly area, do yourself a favor. Swap out that factory 14-28 freewheel for a SunRace MFM300 - 14-34. The gears are evenly spaced apart & hill climbing will be so much easier.Make no mistake about it…this is the most basic road bike you can buy with Shimano STI shifters. Tourney components are at the bottom of the Totem Pole. However, this bike can be “acceptable” for newbies and old fools like me who don’t need a bike costing $1,000 or more. But…no bike, no matter what the cost comes perfect out-of-the-box. The first thing I did after unboxing & inspecting everything was throw the pedals away! A) The bearings inside were bone dry. The spindles wouldn’t turn. B) Schwinn must think I have very small feet. Helpful hints…1. During assembly, apply some white lithium grease or Park Tool PolyLube to the pedal threads & inside the seat-post tube. Otherwise, over time these will seize up and become permanently affixed to the bike. Same thing with the freewheel. Get yourself a Shimano freewheel remover & make sure those threads also have a light coating of grease.2. If you live in a hilly area, that Shimano 14-28 freewheel just won’t cut it. Replaced it with a SunRace 14-34.3. Toss those front & rear reflectors away or save them in a scrounge box. For visibility, get lights! Even the picture from Schwinn shows a rider with a headlight during daylight hours. Be seen!4. You should have emergency supplies in a seat-bag. The BV Bicycle Strap-On Seat Bag is a good choice. Always carry a spare tube, tire levers and multi-purpose folding tool.5. Back to assembly… Brake pads should be slightly toed-in, towards the front of the bike. This prevents squeaking and provides better stopping power.6. During the break-in period, derailleurs may need some fine tuning. Maybe right out of the box too. Mine was. I needed to turn the barrel nut adjuster about two turns on the rear derailleur counterclockwise to grab 1st gear. The Park Tool Help Repair website is chock full of articles and videos.Happy riding!

Easy to assemble, smooth ride, absolutely beautiful bike

For intermediate road biker. Easy to assemble, light weight for it's class.