Features
Schwinn Mountain Aluminum 29 Inch Hydraulic features is:
- The Schwinn Moab 3 is for the rider who wants to get serious about XC mountain biking
- Schwinn mountain-tuned N LITENED 2 aluminum frame and SR Suntour XCT30 DS 100mm fork provide a lightweight, responsive ride
- 24 speed drivetrain with SR Suntour XCE crank offers quick, precise gear shifts
- Hydraulic disc brakes deliver excellent stopping performance in any riding conditions
- WTB SX19 rim with alloy disc hubs provide durability, while 2.25" wide knobby tires add off-road traction, creating a more stable ride
Reviews
Below are some positive reviews about Schwinn Mountain Aluminum 29 Inch HydraulicTLDR: Top notch mountain bike - awesome deal for the mid-tier price point.Packaging 5/5: The bike was very carefully wrapped and padded for shipping. Absolutely no dings, scratches, wear or other marks. Everything fits tight in the box and all parts that needed to be assembled were individually wrapped and then zip tied together.Assembly 5/5: When it arrived and I realized some assembly was required, I was at first concerned because I haven’t worked on a bike in years. But I needed have worried - the bike comes partially assembled with all the hard/intricate build already done. Essentially, you just need to attach the handle bar, front tire (the quick release is a snap), seat, and pedals. Everything else is a quick adjustment to fit to your size. I’m not a small guy (6’4”) so we had to dial in several pieces to get the right fit, but we were able to assemble the parts and adjust all the grips/height elements in less than 90min to take it on a trial run on Black Mountain trail. The closest thing I have to a complaint is that the manual was taped to some foam padding so the cover ripped off and some of the instructions were kind of generic and not super clear. That said, we had no problem quickly getting everything put together that needed to be.Sturdiness 5/5: I’ve had a low end mountain bike, mid grade hybrid, and high end road bike over the years. This bike fits right between mid grade and high end. It is very solid and sturdy, all joints and parts secure and stood up to a fairly aggressive initial trail run. I haven’t taken it on too technical of a run yet, but more than enough to do an initial stress test.Suspension 5/5: Super smooth ride for what I expected. No issues up/down trail, rides nice on rough trail or roads/pavement without additional noise. Easy transition on speeds/gears (24 speed).Looks (5/5): I’m biased on this one as my fav colors are blue and black, but the bike is sleek and the decals/styling looks great. Everything fits the look and feel I wanted in the bike.Overall 5/5: I’m super pleased with this bike. We live near a lot of hiking trails and small mountain runs, all of which either allow or have separate dirt trail runs for bikes. With the pandemic and our fitness access reduced, I’ve been looking for something I can do now that some public areas are opened back up. Mountain biking fit the bill but I didn’t want to spend $1500+ on another high end bike since I’m just getting started. This is a great bike, feels high end and lives up to expectations but won’t break the bank. Exactly what I was looking for!
I had recently purchased an expensive full suspension mountain bike. I wanted my wife to join me on some rides but was hesitant to spend money on a new bike for fear of her not liking it or not really using it.I did some research and decided to go with this Schwinn. I was nervous as I have experienced issues assembling bikes I had bought for my kids in the past. Especially when it came to the braking system. It was also at the top of the range of what I was wanting to spend.When it arrived, we dove right in and pulled it out of the box. Assembly was a breeze. I was thrilled when I realized that I didn’t have to do anything with the brakes. They were fully assembled. It required installing the front tire, seat, pedals and handle bar. We were up and running in no time.We purchased the large frame and it is nearly identical in size to the other large frame bike that we have. It is also pretty light and fits nicely on my truck tailgate pad. It feels really solid and seems to be well constructed.The bike is comfortable, quiet and it shifts nicely through all of the gears. We really like the color as well. We have had no issues with it as of yet and are extremely happy this far with the purchase.
