It's a little heavy, the gears don't go quite high enough to compete with the expensive bikes in a sprint, and the brakes need adjustment, but it rides lovely once you set it up. So my final little plug, get the bike, get it set up, and as long as you do, you can't beat the value, I promise. But you will not buy this bike off the shelf and be ready to ride, it must be set up, it's a performance cycle and needs to be treated like one, even if it is less expensive. Lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects on frame and fork. 6 month warranty against manufacturer defects on all other parts. 700c x 25/32, but im sure you could use the 35/43 as well, as no matter what, the tubes expand, so 25 is really 23 deflated, and 35 is really 32 deflated. What you should do is buy two of each and see which fits better. Sufficient, I was surprised the roadbike was able to take it. In conclusion, the versatile Schwinn Phocus 1600 drop bar road bicycle is a good investment for you if you don’t want to splurge on a top-end model right at the start of your cycling journey. With an industry-leading lifetime warranty to back your purchase, you really don’t have much to worry about. Go ahead and pull the trigger as you are sure to be impressed on many counts, including style, quality, performance, and price. If you are in the market for the best entry-level endurance road bike, the well-built, well spec’d, and stylishly designed Forcella will not disappoint you. Although some reviewers did not find the saddle to be comfortable and ergonomic enough, we feel this is a matter of personal preference. The affordably priced Kent RoadTech offers a 21-speed range and is a good entry-level gravel bike for any beginner cyclist looking to explore new areas to experience the freedom and enjoyment that comes from riding a bike. According to the manufacturer, this bike fits riders 5ft 4in to 6ft 2in tall. Also, while it comes as a pre-assembled package, some assembly steps and tuning are needed to make it road-ready at home or a bike shop.