Product Description

Take a ride back in time with the Schwinn Hollywood cruiser. The custom retro design gives you a stylish and comfortable ride that never goes out of style. This easy to ride bike leaves no details unattended, featuring ergonomic swept-back handlebars and a wide comfort spring saddle. The alloy rims and smooth tires provide easy rolling over the road or bike trail and years of everyday use. Feel the wind blow through your hair as you roll through the park or cruise down the street in Schwinn style.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #74287 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: One Size
• Brand: Schwinn
• Model: S4611Z
• Released on: 2005-02-15

Features

• Single-speed 26-inch cruiser bike for women dark gray/white
• Lightweight, hand-built Hi-Ten (high-tensile) steel tube frame
• Classic swept-back handles and high-rise stem
• Large, cushiony saddle seat
• Oversized tires for smooth ride, rear coaster brakes

Amazon.com Product Description
Cruise the streets and boardwalks in stylish comfort with the 26-inch Schwinn Hollywood women's cruiser bike. It features a lightweight, hand-built Hi-Ten (high-tensile) steel tube original cruiser frame as well as classic swept-back handles and high-rise stem--great for riders with sensitive backs. Other features include a durable hot-forged, one-piece crank, rustproof wheels with stainless steel spokes and alloy rims, rear coaster brake, and large, comfortable spring saddle.

Specifications:

• Frame & Fork: Schwinn Hand Built Hi-Ten Steel Original Cruiser Frame
• Handlebar / Stem: Swept Back Cruiser Bar and High Rise Stem
• Brakes: CPSC Approved Rear Coaster Brake
• Crankset: Hot Forged One Piece Crank
• Wheels: Rustproof 36 Hole Wheels with Stainless Steel Spokes and Alloy Rim

Assembly of the Bike:
This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.

Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:

The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

• Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
• Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
• Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

• Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
• Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
• High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

• Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
• Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
• Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:

• Helmet (this is a must!)
• Seat pack
• Lock
• Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
• Spare tubes
• Portable bike pump
• Gloves

Customer Reviews

NOT faulty design as "NightRider" believes
I'm not sure if there is some way that I could contact "NightRider" who also wrote a review on this bike. However, she obviously assembled her bike incorrectly. My fiance & I ordered the Hollywood bike & the Men's Typhoon, & we kind of rushed through the assembly. We were both very frustrated because the front tires rubbed our feet every time we made a turn. Well, we showed the problem to a friend who immediately recognized that we had the fork turned the wrong way. All "NightRider" needs to do is turn the handlebars so that the front wheel turns completely opposite (where the handle bars are actually backwards) & then loosen the handlebars, turn them correctly, & tighten them up. The fork should be pointing out away from the pedals, which in turn places the tire way out in front of the pedals. I know how frustrated she is! I was just ready to cry myself! I just hope that she will read this review because this makes a world of difference in a customer's satisfaction with this bike.
Now, for my complaint: my front & rear tires are warped so that they wobble back & forth...we initially thought they needed to be tightened, but the same friend looked & showed us that they are clearly warped. Otherwise, we both love our bikes.

Good Buy
I really like my Schwinn Hollywood Bike. It is easy to ride. I haven't ridden a bike in over 25 years and needed something that I could just ride around the neighborhood with ease. It is made well and great for people that just want a little exercise.

great bike!
I bought this bike and was really glad it was so easy to assemble. The hardest part of the assembly is having enough gusto to tighten the wheels. However, when I went to take it for a spin my foot rubbed against the front tires. This was easliy remedied. The front fork of the bike that the tire fits into simply need to be flipped around - so the schwinn name was facing in the proper direction and the angle at the bottom of the fork was facing outward. Once that was done - superb! I also added a basket to mine and it the perfect bike for heading to the market now. You can't beat the quality and price if you just want a simple bike to zip around your neighborhood.