Schwinn Admiral 700cc Women's Bike

orderd bike for my wife after attempting to locate one at a local store. Bike was shipped the next day and arrived the following day. Assembly instructions are a little vauge, but anyone with a little mechanical ability should have no problem. I would recomend going over evry nut, bot and screw as most were not tight. Shifter and brakes needed adjusting, but are easy to do. After assebling and riding the bike, went back and ordered a second for myself.

I was very excited when I recieved the bike in the mail, couldn't wait to put it together and ride it. My husband assembled it for me, as we had a bad experience with a previous bike we purchased at walmart online. (prev huffy bike came in a in damage box, picked up at store, and noticed back wheel was a little bent, had it assembled at the store, poor job, chains wouldn't aligned correctly). However, this bike was shipped to my home, took it for a ride at night, and the back tire blow up, after riding it around the block in my neighborhood ( the first day I rode it). I was truly dissappointed =( I ended up having to take it back to the store for a full refund. I am now having to purchase another bike. No sure what th problem was, I am not overweight (5'4, 145), or did anything unusual as I rode the bike for it to blow up the way it did.

Shimano Derailers on the Schwinn Admiral fail to shift to correct gears, skips over gears, either misses first gear or 7th gear. Tested many times and could not make it shift in sequence once. We went to three Walmarts and tested 3 bikes in stock with the exact same problem. Found same problem on a like model(Weyfarer) in KMart also. Design of the handlebar curve made me feel pressure in the heel of my palms. Didn't feel like a natural contour. Is not set up for any screw-mounted accessories like a water bottle holder or mini-air pump. Attractive bike and liked the ride, seat was comfortable. Shame the shifter failed. Returned for refund.

I bought this bike a few days ago for myself. i love the retro look and feel of it. It comes with a bell if you buy it in the store, but it broke the fist day when i broght it home :(, but thats okay. its a great bike, it has the 7 gears which is perfect for riding into town. Overall its a sturdy bike, its built like a quality schwinn. The tires a skinny so you cant take it on all terrain without the risk of damaging the bike. If you live close to town or like a nice bike ride this is a amazing bike.

This bike is a Schwinn Wayfarer, Gateway City, or Admiral depending on where you buy it. I have the Gateway, cream with brown accents. I asked for this bike for my birthday February 2011 and started out riding it break times at work in Florida, we moved and now I commute 12 miles daily with it in Oregon. Anyone who dislikes this bicycle due to poor assembly or very easily fixable problems like a flat tire tube- shame on you! That stuff can happen to any bike. This bike is wonderful to own for a lot of reasons. It's inexpensive. Cost was very important to me, and I think this bike is worth every penny. It's gorgeous. No matter what version I see in stores, I always recognize the lines of my bike and admire it on the rack. It gets complimented a LOT. It's fast- I've only had mountain bikes before and I felt like I was flying my first ride on this! It's comfortable. The seat is great straight out of the box, no need to switch it out for a different one like every mountain bike out there. The handlebars are nice to hold on to, the grips are smooth so I don't have textured impressions left behind, they don't get hot in the sun and frost wipes right off. There is plenty of space for a light, bell and cup holder. I get an upright riding position- good for comfort and looking around near traffic. I love the chain guard so pants don't get caught or dirty. The fenders keep dirt, water or snow off so I have no worries. My rear rack is great for hauling things- I attached a crate. The frame itself is wonderfully easy to step through for mounting and dismounting. The gears being only on the rear means it is easy to figure out for someone new to gearing, but having 7 means you can get a pretty good range. I would agree that they might be a little hard- I can now use 3-4 on flat road to cruise and I never use 7 (hardest) yet. I've ridden through plenty of broken glass by accident with a cringe, but only had one flat due to a tiny wire. The tube is 27inch, easy to find, if you need to replace a tube but mine patched perfectly. Brakes and gears are very easy for a newbie to adjust after just a couple Youtube videos, too! If you are interested in cycling, but not ready to lay down big money for a bike you may not use, or if you are ready to steer clear from the mountain bikes you were graduated to as a child and want something comfortable and great for any purpose, I highly recommend this bike. Pacific Cycle has great customer service if something isn't quite right (bike was shipped to me, I emailed them for a wobbly rear wheel). I wish I'd had this bike ages ago! Also, I've heard lots of people have trouble with seat height, toes hitting tires during a turn, or not being able to touch the ground while seated. I had to learn how to properly mount and dismount to solve all this! It is now easier to pedal because my seat is high enough (put your heel on the pedal at it's lowest point while seated- leg should be completely straight). My feet are in the right spot with the ball of my foot on the pedal also (instead of foot centered on pedal like before), so I don't have to worry about toes getting hit with the tire. And maybe the best thing I've learned is how to stop and start. While braking shift down to an easy gear- it's easier to take off that way. When you are almost stopped you put one pedal lowest and use it to step down off the seat at the stop. Once you are standing, hook the same pedal with your toe and move it forward to a horizontal position. You're straddling your bike with one foot on the ground then and one foot on a pedal. When ready to go, just step down on that pedal and up onto the seat- its easier to balance with the momentum, and find the pedal with your other leg to just take off, too. Easy!

I was looking for a new bike and then I have seen the pictures of this bike, I fall in love with everything, its color, shape..then I ordered my bike and I have been using it for more than a week. It is so easy to ride on hills, it has a smooth riding almost at any condition. Its brakes, seat, whole material used for it is awesome. I strongly recommend this hybrid bike to everyone. instead of buying a cheap bike (70-80 dollar) which would probably give you hard time in the second week, if you give a little bit more you can enjoy riding this beautiful bike everywhere. It came with an authentic bell attached and that's so neat! Walmart staff was also very helpful about reassembling and everything. Thanks!

Initially, I did not like the bike because the gears were not shifting properly, my seat kept shifting, and my foot kept hitting the front tire. I decided to take it to the bike assembly dept. at the store and it made all the difference! After adjusting the speeds, and raising and tightening the seat, my problems were resolved and I fell in love with this bike! I am 5'9, 280 lbs. and ride this bike comfortably!!! The hills in my neighborhood are, at times, brutal but this bike can definitely handle every one of them. I am extremely pleased. The Ladies Schwinn Hybrid 700c is the way to go! It's comfortable as a cruiser, but can handle hills and paved roads like a road or mountain bike IF it is adjusted properly! So, before taking this bike home, stop at the bike assembly department in Wal-Mart. It will save you a lot of time and heartache in the long run.

I tried 3 tubes. The 1st and 3rd being schwinn tubes.they all failed with blow outs.after thelast one caused me to carry the bike I gave up and returned it to Walmart. I felt the sidewall to the tire wasthe actual problem, it. Didn't seemto fit far enough into the rim

My dad bought this bike for my birthday. Initially, we worried that the tires would be too thin to endure the mostly dirt roads where I live, but surprisingly it did. We also worried that once the tires did go bad, we wouldn't be able to replace them. However, amazon.com and several other online stores resolved this problem. Even Walmart had some 700c tires in stock. Overall, it is a gorgeous bike with a classic feel that can't be beat. It also rides easy, so this is not by any means a bike you would use for work-out purposes. It is a bit difficult to put together, but once it is assembled, the trouble ends there. This bike does demand to be noticed, so it can unfortunately, be the first to be stolen in any sketchy areas.

I bought this bike about a year ago. I have used it for leisure, commuting, and exercising. I've logged a ton (up to 50 miles/week) of miles on it and have had zero problems (I even bought mine off the sales floor, no special build or modification from the bike mechanic in store)! It totally fits the retro style that is popular and I get looks and compliments on it all the time. My favorite part is that it looks like a cruiser but has the functionality of a road bike. I also like the hybrid tires - they are perfect for road and trail with the occasional ride through the grass/rocks. Just for a size comparison I am 5' 6" ish and weight about 145. This bike fits me splendidly with no accommodations. My husband and I travel with the bikes on our car bike rack and it is light enough for me to lift by myself, and I'm not terribly burly! Overall, a great bike and a lot better quality than I expected for low-end priced bike from Wal-Mart!