Schwinn Loop 7-Speed Folding Bike

Bought this bike from babyage couple of weeks back and received it in time. The bike is good and feels sturdy (bit on the heavier side). Also, the bike rides decently well except that you have to initially get used to it. It does feel a little unstable in the begining, especially the front handle. Pretty much you get used to riding it over time. I would have given it a higher rating of 4 if not for the unstable handle and bit of extra effort it takes to fold the bike. Also there is nothing that holds the bike together once you fold it and if you are not carefule, you may end up crushing your fingers...

But if you are looking for a budget starter folding bike with gears, I don't think there is anything else out there that comes close. The Dahon Mariner with gears starts at 460...

I bought this about a little over a month ago and I've ridden it a solid amount of time. It's my first folding bike.

First of all, this bike shouldn't take you more than a minute or two to fold up. When I first got it, it took me a few minutes longer (probably 5 minutes) but once you get the hang of it (after just a few folds) it's easy. The bike actually weighs about thirty pounds if I'm not mistaken. You can decide for yourself if that's too heavy to carry.

The bike rides great. It doesn't feel like a toy, which, after reading other reviews, I guess is more likely to occur with folding bikes. I'm 5 feet 11 inches and 140 pound and I can fit the bike fine. Just adjust the seat and you probably will be, too.

The one problem with it is that the folding knobs gradually loosen over time. It's easy to fix; all you need to do is twist them with your fingers, no tools necessary. So just check them before you go riding. But like I said, it's gradual. You'll probably notice it before its a real big issue, and you can adjust it before it becomes a problem.

great price, reasonably well functioning but heavy. The main folding points tend to get sticky and jam if not lubricated and used.

I just got my bike 3 weeks ago and I love it
I am 65 and just wanted to get out and try riding again
Saw folding bike when in Airzona last Nov
Easy ride In fact Came ready to ride
Easy put together and unfold
My little grandson hit my bike and it fell over
and turn the front wheel around
I forced it back and broke brake and something out of the fork
took to bike shop in my area
the fork was not under warranty due to ordering on
line
but the bike repair man said it was a well made bike
nice for my money
Fixed it right away
All and all I am still pleased
Riding it almost everyday
For a beginner great and easy ride
Love the adjustable seat
For an exprience rider Not sure if they would like this type of bike
I rememeber how Doris Day was a bike rider
I feel just like her Hee hee

I wanted a foldaway bike because, a) I live in a small apartment and did not want to give up more storage space than necessary, and b) I didn't want to install a bike rack on my car coz i did that with my previous car and it left ALOT of scratches (on the car)...

This is a fantastic bike. It takes appx. 2 minutes to fold/unfold. It easily fits in the trunk of my car. and it's not heavy for putting in/taking out of the trunk. If you wanted to carry it with you on a train for your commute, then it might be too heavy.

I can't comment on the bag coz i've never used it.

Also, the bike is a bit slow...probably because of the 20" wheel...I did 9 miles and it took me about an hour..and I was peddlng all the way.

Also, the built in rack is GREAT. I intalled a milk crate secured by 4 U-bolts and i put my 20lb dog inside and we are CRUISING...against the wind....WOOHOO..

Also ( amazon is not gonna like this) but I purchased mine from Costco @ 199 and the package arrived in the MOST PERFECT condition, very well wrapped with cushion inside. It was ready to go right out of the box.

Also, some guy did a very nice review on youtube on thsi exact same ..just search schwinn loop.

So get it, dont' hesitate.

...and yes, you will get alot of compliments on the bike...