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too bad …. kids don’t need these long.
but they do need to reach the ground … they absolutely will not fit 20″ bikes, they miss by 4″ … 12″ bike yes.
they are also so flimsy if your child is not coordinated and able to learn fast they will not last.
if road are rough I imagine they would not last but a few days
I would also question their safety
Schwinn Girl Bicycle Training

Good bike for the price, with quality in the right places. The Schwinn Prelude is a lot of bike for $199. The wheel hubs are aluminum (not stamped steel) so the bearings will stay tight and roll smooth with little or no maintenance. The cranks are aluminum, with replaceable chainrings. The rims are aluminum, in the international standard 700c size (not the old 27″ size). The frame is aluminum, just like more expensive road bikes. Aluminum parts are lightweight, do not rust and should provide many years of trouble-free service. Those are all “must have” features. The 14-speed (7 x 2) thumb shifters are simple to operate while keeping your hands on the bars. The Shimano Tourney derailleurs should provide years of trouble-free service.

However, I was disappointed to see that the frame does not have threaded holes (braze-ons) for mounting a cargo rack or fenders. Also, the stock saddle looks a little slim for some riders; but is easily replaced (I recommend a Terry Liberator or Velo Plush). Conclusion: This is a capable road bike, worthy of upgrades. The lack of rack and fender mount points limits its usefulness for commuting (though handlebar bags and seatpost-mounted pannier racks are decent options). I estimate that the Prelude will comfortably fit riders from 5′ 10″ to about 6′ 2″ (I only saw one size offered). If you are in that height range, looking for a great deal on an entry-level road bike, give this one a try. By not having the overpriced Shimano STI shifters, you’ll save hundreds of dollars, and you’ll hardly miss them.

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Needs to pack better. The first bike I received was dented, scratched up and missing parts. Amazon was VERY GOOD about promptly shipping a replacement but the second bike also had a bent fender and some scratches, although, not as much so I decided to just keep the bike instead of hassling with trying to get another one again. The bike after I put Schwinn Windwood Womens Cruiser Bike together sprung a “hub” (the round thing on the back tire that the chain attaches to) but I was able to fix this. After getting the bike together though the bike rides very easily and smoothly and the seat is very comfortable.

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