Anyone know about Schwinn and Ross brand bikes?

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fewnotmuch

I brought up this issue before. I never learned to ride a bike when I was a kid. I went for some beginner's-level lessons when I was 25.It consisted of about 4 lessons in the span of 4 weeks. I intended to buy a bike but had not been able to do it for many years afterward. Now I might be able to afford an inexpensive bike, but I am considering the best options. I had heard that bikes at K-Mart are not the best ones to get and that a bike worth the price would have to cost no less than about $300.
When I went for beginner's lessons years ago, I rode a "Ross" ( from what I best recall). It was designed with a wide seat which I would prefer to those seats that are thin as those you see on racing bikes, and I liked the design and the way that it fit me. But I have heard that the best kind of bike for someone like me to ride is a hybrid. I went to a store which sold outdoor-adventure equipment and had some mountain bikes and other kinds of bikes. I was shown one hybrid for about $300 and I know that is considered inexpensive for a good hybrid bike but I actually did not like the fact that the seat was too thin. It seems to me that such a thin seat is for people who race their bikes and have to sit a certain way. I intend to ride more leisurely at first.
I have recently looked into the internet and have seen that Ross has some hybrid bikes that are on sale at K-Mart. Also Schwinn has some hybrid bikes on sale at K-mart ( and at a few other stores, but K-Mart would be most convenient for me to go to) and they are approximately $225 to $265 which, as far as price, is what I would prefer, however I have to worry about the quality too. Does anyone know if Schwinn and Ross hybrid bikes are decent enough in quality for the price?
Link below. I hope it works.

http://www.nextag.com/hybrid-bike/compare-html?nxtg=2f9d0a500514-852DDFCCC0F6021B

Answer
Not familiar with Ross.

The Schwinn name appears both on bicycle shop bicycles and the lower quality Kmart/Walmart bikes.

Jeep Bicycle?

Mike\

Everyone says that these bikes are crap... What is wrong with them? I have never owned one, but I found a great deal on a $475 Jeep Cherokee Classic. I can get it for $280.

Everyone says jeep bikes are crap, but they never say why
Ok, well, I'm not spending more than $300.... So, is this a good deal? I am also considering either a TREK or Gary Fisher, they are comparible bikes for $300.

Which would be a better buy?
The jeep that retails at $475, and I can get it for $280, or the TREK/Gary Fisher?
I purchased the Gary Fisher Tarpon

Answer
this is just another mass produced cheap bike, and the name Jeep is just licensed from the car manufacturer

these are usually sold at stores like Walmart, Kmart, Sears, Target, etc.
NEVER buy any bike from one of these stores... most of the time they are assembled by kids who don't know what they are doing, and if there is ever a repair needed, it will cost you the price of the bike to fix it

please go to your local bike shops and look around... check out KHS, Trek, Specialized, and Giant
expect to spend 400 to 500 bucks for quality and durability

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