Product Description
The Schwinn Phocus is perfect for for that morning commute or getting out for your evening ride or your favority road cycling event, the Phocus features a aluminum road frame with curved toptube, the Schwinn road fork absorbs pavement imperfections. Unique road handlebar offers multiple hand positions for comfortable riding. The 14-speed Shimano drivetrain with quick-shifting A050 shifters, and lightweight Tru Vativ alloy cranks, clips & straps for the pedals. Black alloy wheels with radial spoked front wheel and 3 cross rear wheel are strong and light.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #173182 in Sports & Outdoors
- Color: Black
- Brand: Schwinn
- Model: S4036
- Released on: 2011-03-24
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x 30.00" w x 52.00" l, 34.55 pounds
Features
- Men's commuter bike with aluminum road frame detailed with a curved top-tube
- 14-speed Shimano rear derailleur, Tru Vatic alloy crank, and A050 road shifters
- Unique road drop handlebar; Schwinn road fork
- Pedals equipped with clips and straps
- Radial spoked front wheel; three-cross rear wheel
Amazon.com
The Schwinn Phocus Men's Bike offers a unique look paired with practical features for commuting and daily riding. The Phocus' aluminum road frame features a gently curved top tube for a classic cruiser look. The unique drop handlebar, meanwhile, provides a sportier, more modern look and a streamlined riding position as needed. The Schwinn road fork is forgiving over pavement imperfections and the 14-speed Shimano drivetrain with quick-shifting A050 shifters and lightweight Tru Vativ alloy cranks allow you to take on hills with confidence. Additional details include clips and straps for the pedals, strong and light black alloy wheels, a radial spoked front wheel, and a three-cross rear wheel.
Specifications:
- Aluminum road frame with curved top tube
- Schwinn road fork
- Unique road handlebar
- 14-speed Shimano drivetrain
- Quick A050 shifters
- Tru Vativ alloy cranks
- Pedals with clips and straps
- Black alloy wheels
- Radial spoked front wheel
- Three-cross rear wheel
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
By steve hupper
Well first off I would like to note that the 2 previous poor reviews were from people who don't own and did not buy this bike. One does not like Schwinn (does not own bike) and the other was complaining about the lack of info in the ad, and then stated he wouldn't buy it anyway (does not own bike). Well, I don't give either review any weight.
I could find little info on this bike via the web. I was worried about the size as I need a taller bike being 6'1.5" with a 34" inseam. I don't have a money tree so I couldn't spend a lot on a bike. I was tempted to buy the GMC Denali. I went to WalMart and looked at one and found that it looked good and was a very reasonable price. I compared it to the Schwinn Varsity and found the the Schwinn looked to be a better quality but was a bit small for me. When I saw the Phocus I couldn't find a size anywhere. So I downloaded a photo of the Varsity and superimposed the photo of the Varsity over the one of the Phocus. Not perfect, but it showed the Phocus was taller by a couple of inches, in theory this would make it just right.
The bike comes with many upgraded parts as compared to the low end Schwinn's and most of the department store bikes so I took a chance and ordered it. Free shipping got it to my residence is 5 days (ordered on a Sunday arrived on Thursday). Double boxed, the Schwinn box inside a second heavier box. After unpacking took about 15 minutes to assemble and another 30 minutes or so to adjust and check over. Only needed an allen wrench, a phillips screw driver and a small adjustable wrench, not hard but YMMV.
Very nice looking bike, looks and feels much better than the lower end bikes. I was able to find the original price was $420.00, so it wasn't cheap, although I assume it's a cheap bike to those who buy bikes costing a thousand or more.
The size is spot on for me (34" inseam, with shoes 34.5, if your inseam is less than 32" be careful.
measurements;
seat tube, from the base(center of crank)to the top of seat post: 23.5", 59.7cm
seat tube, from the base(center of crank)to the center of top top tube: 21.5", 54.6cm
I will note that the upward slop of the top tube makes the seat post measurement a bit odd as the top bar is lower at the back than the front, similar to a mountain bike but not as drastic. If the top tube was straight it would measure at 23", 58.4cm (center to center)
top tube from center to center: 21.5", 54.6cm
The stand over height varies due to the upward slope of the curved top tube, this results in 3 separate measurements;
rear: 31.75", 80.6cm
center: 32.25", 81.9cm
front: 33", 83cm
Weight is 26.5 lbs.
The shifters are a bit weird I'll update after I get used to them.
With the lack of info on this bike I believe it was a short production, now discontinued item. I will write to Schwinn and post a follow-up.
I'm happy with my purchase and hope you find this review helpful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By M. Osgood
Reading the other reviewers on here and felt the need to add my perspective. First of all, I am very much a newbie cyclist, and wasn't looking to spend 500 or more on something that I don't know if I'll stick with. This bike fit the bill for me. I found it locally at my Academy Sports store for $300 - granted, probably one step above Target and Walmart, but... with "clearance" bikes at my local (serious) bike store STARTING at $900 and up, that was just too rich for me. that said, I love this bike - I'm 6' tall and it fits me perfectly. I agree that the brakes being only reachable from the lower handles can make for some delay in activating the brakes, but I see the same setup on some VERY expensive bikes, so that's hardly something to knock it for. The shifters work fine for a casual rider like myself - I don't plan on racing anytime soon :) If I continue to ride and have problems with this bike, I'll post an update, but for now I consider my purchase a great buy.
Here's a link to the Academy Sports store website for this item: [...]
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By thisissebas
Let me start by saying this is a very beautiful road bike. Don't be intimidated by the fact that you need to assemble yourself. it states that there "Necessary Assembling" but it really just putting the front wheel, the handle bar and the pedals. everything else is already assembled so its not really a mission to build. MY MAIN REASON why I'm writing this review is to give you a piece of DIRECT ADVICE as a person who just recently purchased one, received it on saturday and went for my first ride this morning to work.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!! i would suggest to also look into purchasing a new crankset. Invest the $50 extra dollars and buy it ASAP. i went for my first ride this morning and had to cop me back home walking with my pedal and crank in my hand. It was a bummer but i don't blame the manufacturer or distributors. its just that for what the bike is worth, you should probably invest into getting the crankset. i was at a red light, prepared to take off when it changed to green and i ended up almost falling off my bike. when i picked up the piece form the floor i noticed that it want even Aluminum, OR Alloy, but some compact relatively cheap metal-like material actually looked more like ceramic coated in a very veryyy thin alloy coating. However the bike is great but i strongly suggest investing in an ALUMINUM CRANKSET. thank god this happened taking off at a light, had this happened while pedaling full speed... i could've been seriously injured... or maybe worse.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, I DO RECOMMEND THIS BIKE, AND I WAM GIVING IT A GOOD REVIEW, just thought i should share this because i was lucky this time, but who knows if this happens to you if you will run with the same luck.
I suggest you look up Shimano cranksets and see what better fits you budget. they stat at $40 and work their way up... to $300. I am on omy way out to the bike shop to get a crankset myself literally right now, because i want to have a great crankset and get the most out of this bike which i am so excited to have.
Thank you and have a great day and PLEASE.... DO NOT GET TURNED OFF ABOUT PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, if i hard to i would purchase again, obviously proceeding to order a crankset as well now that i know this.
ENJOY & BE SAFE.
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