Schwinn Laguna Sport Road Bike
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Description of Schwinn Laguna Sport Road Bike
Schwinn Laguna Sport Road Bike.Schwinn's Laguna Sport Road Bike features well-designed components from Schwinn, Shimano, and Pro Max. This bike features a Schwinn-made, lightweight aluminum road bike frame with a Schwinn road fork, so you'll be prepared to tackle any urban jungle. In order to keep your tires where you want them, Schwinn has equipped the Laguna with an alloy drop bar and adjustable rise alloy stem. This bike is also equipped to rocket through its gears with the Shimano 24-speed drive train with Shimano 2200 shifters, and you can rest assured that you'll stop on a dime with the Pro Max caliper brakes. Ready for the steepest hills, Schwinn built the Laguna with a TruVativ Iso-Flow Road crankset and aero alloy rims with quick-release alloy hubs and stainless steel spokes. A Selle San Marko saddle offers Italian styling and all-day comfort.
Specifications:
- Frame: Schwinn N'Litened welded aluminum frame with Schwinn Race geometry, standard 1-1/8" head tube, forged dropouts
- Fork: Schwinn N'Gauged Cr-mo w/1-1/8" steerer and canti-bosses
- Drivetrain System: Shimano 24-speed 2200 shifters, Shimano 2200 front and rear derailleur
- Brakes: ProMax caliper with toe in pads
- Crankset: TruVativ Iso-Flow Road 52-42-30 Cr-Mo chainrings
- Wheels: Weinmann DA-16 32 hole alloy rims with quick release alloy hubs and stainless steel spokes
- Handlebar/Stem Extras: Alloy drop bar/adjustable rise alloy stem and alloy seat post
- BB: TruVativ Cartridge square taper 68 x 113
- Pedals: Nylon w/clip and strap
- Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-2203 31.8 down-pull
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-2200
- Shifters: Shimano ST-2203
- Freewheel: Shimano CS HG-50 12-25 8sp
- Chain: KMC Z-72
- Tires: Schwalbe Blizzard Sport 700 x 23
- Front and Rear Hub: Joy Tech sealed mech 32 hole
- Spokes: Stainless Steel ED Black
- Brake Levers: Shimano ST-2203
- Stem: Melt forged alloy 25 degree rise
- Grips: Schwinn gel tape with embossed logo
Assembly of the Bike:
This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.
About Schwinn
Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. They have built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations--Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to be a leader in the industry with innovative bikes such as the new Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality, forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom and performance to people of all ages.
Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:
The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:
- Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
- Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
- Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.
The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.
- Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
- Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
- High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.
The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:
- Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
- Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
- Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.
The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:
- Helmet (this is a must!)
- Seat pack
- Lock
- Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
- Spare tubes
- Portable bike pump
- Gloves
Sports reviews of Schwinn Laguna Sport Road Bike
Customer Review: This is not a department store Schwinn bike. This is a bike shop quality bike.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Purchased this from Amazon for less than $300 with tax and shipping. This is not much more than the price of department store bikes. The components are a good entry to mid level quality. The assembly was fairly easy. The assembly and fine tuning everything (except gearing) took about 45 minutes. You will need the adapter for the small valve stems before you ride, it is not the standard size and the tires come with no air. For the average price of a department store bike (~ $200) you don't get much. For $100 more on this bike you get a better frame, double wall rims, better components, you get an entry level bike shop quality bike. I give this 5 stars due to the quality you get for the price. I test rode Scott, Specialized, and Trek before I bought this. They were $600 to $720 for entry level and slightly better bikes, but not that much better. Mine required fine tuning the dérailleurs. If you are unable to so, $30 to $50 at your local bike shop should get it. You will then have a smooth riding machine. The shifters on this bike are integrated into the brakes and cost about $100 if purchased separately. You push the brake lever sideways to shift one way and a thumb button shifts the other way. This decreases clutter and is more ergonomic.
I am 5'6" with a 30" inseam. The medium is perhaps 1 to 2 cm too tall, however, I am quite comfortable during riding. A better seat will be coming soon for me, this is the main problem with the bike. I have ridden the bike about 14 miles so far and have had no problems with it. Had I paid $600-700, I would give the bike a 4 star rating. By the way, it weighs about 25 lbs. Buy it and enjoy it.
Customer Review: Good price, quality, and looks
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I paid $256 for the medium-size Schwinn Laguna, with free shipping from Amazon. It was shipped via FedEx and arrived three days after I placed my order. The Schwinn Laguna appears to be the same as the Schwinn Circuit, which is the model that Schwinn sells at its retail stores for about $600 or more. The Laguna requires some assembly, but nothing difficult. I spent most of my time adjusting the derailleurs, which were a little touchy. I came close to paying for a professional tuneup instead of spending my own time with the adjustments, but I found that I enjoyed tinkering around with the bike's components.
I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam, and the Laguna's size is fine. I had to play around with the seat and the handlebars to get the fit just right.
Avid bikers usually recommend that you buy your bike from a bike shop instead of from a department store or online, but if you're a novice (like me), don't want to spend a ton of money, and couldn't tell a Trek from a Huffy if it weren't for the logo on the side, then the Laguna seems to be a great option. The price is right, the quality seems high, and it's a good-looking bike.
Customer Review: Decent beginner bike
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Overall not a bad bike, it doesn't weigh a brick ton, has decent components, and was easy to assemble. A basic working knowledge of bikes is essential to getting the most out of this bike, the brakes need a little fine tuning ( depending on your preferences for how sensitive the brakes are,) but the dérailleurs were set up pretty well. The saddle is pretty uncomforable for how much it weighs, but there are plenty of aftermarket saddles available. The only required upgrade (IMHO) is some clipless pedals. They are way lighter and offer better performance. The bike isn't the best handling bike, but it does ride pretty well, and does whatever I ask of it. It isn't the quickest, but for the money I would probably buy another one.Customer Review: Not bad
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
If you're strapped for cash and ABSOLUTELY have to buy a bike from Amazon, this appears to be a pretty good choice. It's not a whole lot cheaper than some entry level road bikes, once you factor in shipping(unless you can finagle free shipping). If you're handy and can make it fit you, go for it. But I still think most folks would get more bang for their buck with a nice used bike.