Schwinn Mesa GSX (1999)

Pros: Excellent build quality, reasonable price, lifetime tune-ups, and Schwinn performance
Cons: Stock brakepads don't like wet weather

Two friends of mine bought this Schwinn a few years ago. More recently, after riding theirs and comparing them to my Wal-Mart bicycles, I decided to splurge and buy one for myself. I have since owned the GSX for over two years.

This...

Pros: Overall good bike for the money
Cons: some of the components could be replaced

I got this bike because the bike shop I was looking in was getting rid of them to make room for the 2000 models. They made me an offer I couldn't resist.

I was looking into getting a mountain bike and had read so much info on bikes that I...

Pros: Price, feel, body, looks, handling, and brakes
Cons: none

5 years ago I spent 800$ on a crappy Gary fisher, and about two months ago I bought Schwinn Mesa GSX for 350$!!! The mesa GSX is awesome it has full suspension, great brakes, a comfortable build, and a great look. My Gary Fisher had nothing like this,...

Pros: stable
Cons: cheaper componants

About a year ago I was in the market for a new cycle. I looked thoroughly at every brand and compared the specs and I found the Schwinn Mesa GSX to be the best for the money. It has mid-grade componant's that can be upgraded at your own pace so you dont...

Pros: Handles great, good suspension, very good price
Cons: would like full suspension, but very spendy

I bought a Schwinn Mesa GSX front suspension mountain bike last summer. I have ridden it quite a lot since, and just
love this bike. It has 21 speeds, with index shifters, alloy wheels, frame, crank set, and handle bars, so the weight of
the...

Pros: Good Value
Cons: none

Im new tomountain biking but I have owned a Walmart bike and 250 dollar Royce Union, I just baught the mesa gsx, all I ve got to say is holy cow what a ride. I am a big guy and weigh 200lb. I got the 21in frame and it fits me like a glove.

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Pros: good handling over all types of terrain and the ability to provide good feel.
Cons: Under wet conditions the brake pads do tend to increase the overall braking distance.

I purchased this bike at the beginning of the year and I have been putting it through its paces ever since. The ride quality is so simple to maintain good speed. The feel of the ride gives you confidence in its ability to manage all types of terrain. I brought this bike to help improve my general fitness and it has simply increased my enthusiasm in cycling overall.