Schwinn Sidewinder 2.6 FS 26-Inch Mens' All-Terrain Bike

Pros: Durable, long lasting, multipurpose, and fun to ride.  
Cons: It's a bit heavy and cheap componets like grips and pedals will need replaced.

I received my Sidewinder about 4 years ago for about $180. I've read plenty of reviews about this bike saying what a crappy cheap piece of garbage it is, but I've really enjoyed this bike. It's a tad heavy but that's because it's got a steel frame. Also ...

Pros: Cheap, strong frame, non-2.6FS (more dark grey) looks cool, easy to maintain/upgrade parts.
Cons: heavy frame (stock 42 lbs), most components plastic, cheap parts, replace most parts

This review is written from the perspective of an avid off-road cyclist. I have the non-2.6FS version but there was no page for it, plus the pic on this page is the pic of my bike which is not the 2.6FS. This bike is an ok bike. It's not great and it's ...

Pros: Affordable.
Cons: Heavy, Inferior Parts.

Having put 600 miles on mine since I purchased it last month, I can only recommend this bike for short commutes and leisurely, casual rides. A 'mountain bike' by design, perhaps, but low-grade parts added on to a very heavy frame cancels out applying ...

Pros: Price
Cons: Not very rugged. Spokes break and tires warp at will.

I just went on line to try to find a replacement rear wheel for my Sidewinder and I noticed a review by another cyclist who had the same problem I have. I thought it was just me. I am somewhat happy to see that it is not me. But on the other side, I am ...

Pros: I like the style of the bicycle, and its beefy construction.
Cons: Concerns: Seat, plastic gear-guard

I currently reside in Longmont, CO, and work in Boulder, a 12 mile commute. I am definitely NOT looking for a 25 mile round trip bicycle, but one that I can commute to the RTD bus stop(s) near my home. I was in a Wal-Mart this evening, and saw what ...

Pros: Price.
Cons: Poor quality and worksmanship.

My wife bought us a pair of the Sidewinders for Christmas back in 2005. I grew up believing in the Schwinn quality, and thought it would be a good bike. Don't believe it. You get what you pay for. I hardly rode the bike the first year, and in season, ...

Pros: Front Suspension, good parts, minimum repairs, rides nice
Cons: not a good trail bike, a bit heavy

I once owned a women's schwinn sidewinder 2.6 FS, and I have to say that compared to all of the other department store bikes that I've bought, it was a really great bike. It was lighter than the other bikes, and it was really comfortable. I even did a 50 ...

Pros: Price
Cons: Most parts will need rapid replacement

I've been commuting by bicycle for 22 years now (if you count my school years back in Holland) and I ...

Pros: Very Affordable, Light weight, Attractive styling
Cons: Some components need upgrading.

My girlfriend and I recently decided to take on a sport together so we thought I should get a Mountain Bike to accompany her on rides around the various trails available. Our first thought was a local specialty bike shop but I know about the current ...

Pros: Cheap
Cons: Inefficient, cheaply made

I am a student in high school and my mom bought me this bike.  She had gotten it for me last year because my previous bike had broken and caused me to get injured. Injured to the extent that I needed surgery.  She had bought this bike thinking it's a Schwinn it will work well.  I have had this bike for about one year, and it is doing the same thing my previous bike was.  It also is out of the rain almost all of the time and some parts are already rusting.  I am beginning to no longer ride it in fear of getting hurt.  If you want to get this bike, take caution when you have had it for for any length of time.

Pros: Price
Dependability
Cons: Nothing so far.

I bought one of these at Wal-Mart last spring as part of an effort to lose weight and get back in some kind of shape. I didn't think I would be riding all that much but in the last two summers I've logged about 1,500 miles and counting. So far I have had zero maintenance or quality issues, I will probably have to replace the front brake pads before next spring, but that's it. I have been in a couple of ugly places (knee deep in mud) but just hosed it off and put it in the garage till next time. Not bad for a "cheap" bike.

Pros: Smooth shifting, looks good, good price, front shock, good brand
Cons: SEAT SUCKS

Maybe I'm being a bit premature here, but so far I really like this bike. I've taken it on 3 10-mile rides and had only one problem- the seat. It's very uncomfortable, and I have no idea who did the testing on it, but they must have been severely and repeatedly spanked as a child to find that thing even bearable. So I replaced that and now it's great. It shifts smoothly, brakes quickly, and gets me to where I need to go. Plus it looks pretty good, and the price was right. All in all, 4 out of 5 stars, the one removed being for the $20 extra I had to spend on the seat, but really, another 20 dollars on top of the great price is not too pricey still. So scratch the 4- I'm giving it 5 out of 5 stars. I'm taking it on another 10-miler tonight, so I'll let you know if I change my mind.

Pros: was a decent ride while it lasted
Cons: fell apart after ~ 1 month of riding

I bought this bike about a month ago at Walmart. I actually bought two of them (one for my parent's house).

After the third day of riding, the handlebar came loose. I tightened it right away, but it regularly comes loose. The handlebar pads became disheveled after about 1 week of riding.

The seat started having problems after 3 weeks of riding. Also, the front tire became wobbly... I wasn't able to find a way to fix it.

Today, the bolt that holds the back tire in place appears to have separated in two.

I ride this bike on bike trails to and from work. I don't ride it rough or off road or long distances.

Schwinn claims it's under warranty, but their warranty doesn't cover labor? lol.

I buy a new bike each year because it's cheaper than owning a car; this year, I have to buy two, because this bike is a pile of garbage.

Nothing against schwinn... I've owned plenty of Schwinns before without problems. There's something wrong with the quality of the sidewinder.

Pros: Very reliable
Cons: The only cons I have is the pedals and kick stand

I bought this bicycle from WalMart about 7 years ago.Never a problem with the quality or performance.The only thing I've replaced is 1 tire and maybe 3 tubes.Maybe that's because of the perventative maintanince I performed on it,but that goes with anything.I think I paid about $130 for it in 2001.After about 10,000 miles on it it still runs almost like a new broken in bicycle.I'll probably have to replace the crank on it soon.No spoke problems,no rust problems,no shifting or braking problems.Very few flats(all on rear wheel)Extremlly easy bicycle to maintain and work on.Looking forward to upgrading to a Le Tour GS within the next year or so.Highly recommend for a affordable bike

Pros: PRICE ,Looks , ride
Cons: none

I bought this bike about a month ago at Wal-mart. It was listed at 140$, but when i went to check out it rang up at 79.99....lucky for me..cause I hate wal-mart, but would have gladly paid the 140$. I ride this bike nearly everyday to work about 2 miles each way. Living in a busy Metro area, Theft is always a real possibility so the price is def. right. rear derailer needed adjustment when i got it, took about an hour to get everything shifting right. once i got it on the road it shifts smooth. suntour front shocks are ok , a little soft, but for commuting they are functional ......I haven't tried but serious off-roading might be questionable .....all in all I would reccomend this bike














This is a really nice bike for the price. Looks are quite stylish