Schwinn LOOP folding bike: REVIEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.พ. 2020
- I searched for a folding bike in my price range. My big concern was that I might be too heavy. It looked so small on Amazon. There was no place for me to try it out or to ask questions.
So, I took the gamble and made the purchase.
In this video I share my findings.
INTRO:
Stuff: Otis McDonald
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OUTTRO:
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started watching for the review, stayed for the dad jokes
Thank you for the demo. After cussing and fussing about what to do with the pedal for 20 minutes, I was glad to see you show how to fold it inward. 😀 I put my bike in the bag tire-side down because it was easier to sorta roll it in and shimmy the bag up around it. Still having a hard time though, because the handlebar fold is poking out of the top of the bag. But it's mostly in. Thanks again!
Yeah, if I bagged it frequently, I would modify the bag. I have not folded it in 1300 miles
This was great, looking forward to your 500 mile re-review!
Thank you so much for this vid. I am considering this bike and you solidified the purchase!
thank you for the detailed video. I haven't bought one yet but I was curious how it worked and folded. You did a great job filming and explaining.
When i heard "schwinn win" i had to check if i didn't already like the video yet
Haha this review was great to watch. You did a great job, thank you!
I appreciate that!
Thank u so much for this review! I needed something more than typed reviews before I bought it ✨
Glad it was helpful!
I got a real wide 'ladies saddle' for my bike, and it has a shock absorbing seat post. I can't ride those skinny bike seats anymore either. Great video, thanks!
What seat do you recommend?
Great review! Thank you!
Thanks dad! Great review
Thanks for the great review! I'm thinking about getting one myself. I did notice that you still had the plastic protectors on the axel bolts. Those are used for shipping purposes. I'm not sure if they interfere with anything, but the bike might fold up tighter with them removed.
I never like a video but you earned it with that king of the hill reference
Glad somebody heard it.
My schwinn loop should be here by June 5. I am excited. Thanks for sharing
Have fun!
Mine was supposed to be here by May 22. Ordered on May 6th and today is May 26 and still nothing 😰. I hope you get yours on time
@@SweetJordan87 it came in June 6
Great review on this bike!
Glad you think so!
It was important to see how easy it is to fold up and I'm wondering why you skipped this part?
I love the Schwinn win situation!
Thank you for this. I just unpacked my Loop and couldn’t figure out how to latch it. The safety “spring” was the key.
Excellent!
Ok, I have it put together but now I can’t get it to fold back together. It seems the from chain cover is in the way. I will keep trying but in the mean time would help.
I replaced the brake levers with larger/longer uniits and swapped Kool-Stop brake pads. A softer seat. White tires. The crank was changed to a 52T Lasco, Finally, I put in a different folding stem that had adjustable height, with a alloy handlebar. OK. I spent maybe an extra hundred bucks, but it's lighter, better braking, and easier to pedal. Being a bike junkie, I had the seat, crank, and levers in my spares box. Thing is, there are decent folding bikes for $300, but none were step-thru's so this was my candidate. Paid $224 for it in the winter of 2019 off ebay.
Wowzer! You added white tires? I looked up the lasco crank. Can you explain the difference from the original. I would love to see your bike. Can you post a short video?
Where did you get the adjustable stem?
Thanks this was very helpful.
Glad to hear it!
Really love the reviews you did a great job and I have a question I'm like really short I'm like 4 9 does the handlebars go smaller I know the seat does but does the handlebars can you adjust them to your height??
The handle bars are not adjustable, but I will check the height of each for you and get back later,,, hang on nojo.
Mine arrives next month. I’m
Excited. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you enjoy it!
Super, my is on the way!
Super!
great report
Nice. I think it will work for my daughters College campus get around bike.
Your cup/phone holder use a strip of rubber on the inside of the clamp.
Beautiful review! What's the max speed you ca get out of it: 15 miles like?
I typically ride 8-10mph, but i have dared to speed and actually reached 17. But it was not fun. I love it for what it is.
After having my bikes stolen over and over, I'm in the market for a puzzling MC Escher bicycle to lock up. My logic is that the person will look for another bike before trying to figure out the "what in the world?" with mine. I can also lug it indoors in a particularly bad area. The one major thing I notice with the folding bikes I've looked at, is the lack of suspension. You have to replace the seats and even the post with something with suspension.
Folding bikes are stiff rides.
👍 you are correct in your knowledge of a stiff ride. I have replaced the rear wheel because of broken spokes at 1000 miles and now at 1600 miles I have 4 broken spokes again. The frame is great but the wheel does not survive it weakest point of the whole bicycle.
@@Mity_Moose I believe you can buy cushioned suspension tires to help soften the blows, maybe lose fewer spokes. Good luck!
Very good review. Do they make a trike for those of us that have balance issues❓ What’s the total weight of the bike❓👍
Hi. Yep Schwinn does make trikes, but they are big and heavy. With only 20 inch wheels its much easier to balance. But a Trike would be more safe. I think this bike is 36lbs.
yes they do make many fun and useful versions, just google
Thanks for the great video. Wondering how much this bike weighs?
33lbs
Thank you for the review, do you know what is the max weight that it holds? 😊
Not that I know of, but if it helps I am 310 and shrinking.
I had a schwinn loop before. As a daily rider things start to fall apart easliy. The rubber handles fall out, broke one of the brake noodles, the rear brakes don't align correctly which causes noise, seat is uncomfortable, the steering handle will twist overtime and you can barely fit this in back seat of your car. Only good thing is the brakes. Its very responsive and ive haven't any problems upon the frame bending.
hmm. Sad to hear. I have had no issues in 560 miles so far. Meant to do a review at 500 but zoomed right past it. Maybe 600???
😅
Great review! What’s the name of the more comfortable seat you bought to replace the original seat?
Hey thanks JBird. I bought the seat second hand from another bike enthusiast and could only find, "Cloud 9". Hope that helps. Ps. I now have 255 miles on the bike and intend to do a review at 500. 2 months maybe.
If I may ask, what is your height? I am 6'5 and weight about 225 lbs. I'm interested in purchasing one, but I fear that I may be too big for it. Thank you for reviewing it!
Wow! Alan, go to a bike store and ask about any 20" bikes. Then see how tall they can make the seat. I am 6 feet tall. I don't know if there is a weight limit, but I weigh more than you. Thus, the reason I am riding now. To lose weight. Thanks.
I'm buying this bike on Wednesday. Thank you for the review. 🙂
Also, what bike seat did you end up going with?
I bought it off someone and the only mark it has is C9. Very padded but i need a tractor seat. haha.
it comes in handy when boondocking
Oh yeah!!!
For optimal seat comfort you have to have the fore-aft set as well as the saddle height.The angle of the seat should be level with the ground.You're ass will appreciate it.Also it may take a few months for your back-side to get acclimated to the constant pounding.
It's been a year, hopefully by now you realized those plastic protectors on either side of the wheels are for shipping, not for riding. I wouldn't use PB for lubrication either, didn't have any chainlube on hand? Even that would be better. I also hope you get way more than 1000 miles out of those tires. Appreciate the closer look, it's a neat little bike!
I am looking at getting a this bike can you please do a video showing slowly how it folds thank you
Hi Valerie. I have a 500 mile maintenance and review coming in a couple weeks. I just passed 465, and at 5/day, providing weather is good that is. I will add your suggestion. Thanks.
Mity Mouse just watched. Did you forget this part or did I missed it?
What seat did you upgrade to? Looks very comfortable
Cloud 9
I'm 58 years old, and with the seat change, would this be a good bike for someone my age. I'm just trying to get some exercise and have some fun while doing that. Thanks.
Hi Richard. Thanks for the inquiry. I am 64 and desperate to lose this weight. I bought this bike without trying it in a store. It is perfect for me. You can't go fast or off road. Just ride. I am truly happy with this purchase. It is so well built, I don't think my weight is an issue for the bike. Let me know what you decide.
Richard, I am in your exact situation. What did you finally decide upon buying and what would you suggest?
What seat did you buy I want to make sure I get the correct one and it fits my bike properly.
Well Dale. Seats and posts are fairly standard for most bikes. However, I got one called Cloud 9. You can find it on Amazon. The write up on it does not even give post dimensions. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks.
@@Mity_Moose thank you I didnt realize they were standard for the most part
I’m disabled and got a recumbent trike but getting it in an d out of my apartment is difficult. Riding it is okay been looking for a low center of gravity bike since I tried a full size step through but my balance is bad.
This may not be much easier for you. But any smaller tires and it’s iffy.
@@Mity_Moose I got to at least try. Stuck in a wheelchair is no fun.
I know the vid is 4 years old... but how does it do on steep hills? Is the low gear low enough? Anyone have any experience?
I posted a new video on the Loop. Hope it helps.
@@Mity_Moose Cool, have a link? I didn't find it.
10:34 - my question is when that plastic pedal breaks, and they all do on this price level, can you get a replacement?
Never thought of it. Parts is one reason why I went with Schwann. After 1400 miles my pedals still look great, but thanks for the warning.
Could you let me know the brand of the new seat? Thanks!
Cloud 9 cruiser.
@@Mity_Moose Thanks!!
Do you know how to reattach the rear derailleur?
I will if I ever take mine off. We'll see.
my safety catch doesn't work. I'm a female idk if I'm just too weak, but my finger is busted up from trying. the threaded screw wobbles around a whole lot and I cant lift it to release the pin to fold. so... I dont have a folding bike anymore, uhhhg
awe! sorry! I wonder if I could invent a tool for this cause?
I bet that a simple steel tube would extend the lock lever and make it possible for anybody to operate it. Hmm. I need to include this in my next review. Thanks
thank you for replying! after half an hour (not an exaggeration) I figured it out. I unscrewed the tensioner thingy and reset it into place. it can get angled and rendered no good for purpose. also, depending on the tension, the lever draws back enough to where it is physically impossible to latch it. may have been stuck.. or too tight to begin with. all the levers are really tough for me to use. making it difficult to use for a work situation but I'm still thankful for not needing a bike rack for fun stuff!
Would love to know the dimensions folded. I can't find this information anywhere.
Well now that is an interesting question. I can measure the bag it came with, but the bike is kind of round and doesn't really fit in the bag. But give me a few days and I will get back with you.
How much did you pay for the bike and the seat
Hi Scott. I think it was 260 or just under. Let me know if you get one.
It’s a lot of work having a folding bike
Does anyone know the rider weight limit for this bike?
I searched it but can’t find the exact limit someone said 180 somewhere else I read 300.. 😂🤔🤔
I purchased mine at 315. Now down to 290. My fighting weight is 240. But I could not find the limit listed either. I’m sure my weight caused the 3 broken spokes. See video.
@@Mity_Moose thanks for the reply!
I recently bought this bike. The tires wouldn't stay inflated for very long. I rode it for a total of 20 minutes and now one of the tires stays flat. I haven't had it for even a week. The Schwinn brand name used to mean something. I wouldn't buy this bike.
Really sorry to hear that. I have 1600 miles on my loop and have never had a flat tire. However, Schwinn has sent me a rear wheel three times because the spokes keep breaking. I now have it in the shop and the guys looking for a mag wheel for me. I’m not giving up on this thing because I love the size the folding frame and it’s super strong
I don’t have 2 people
Change and never use this seat
Bent kickstand, but cheap