Is the seat stable? Compared to other bikes at sears the mount for the seat is narrower than other bikes. Seat wobbled & noisy when test rode.
914855
I've had no problems with noise or wobble as yet. I've had the bike for around 6 months.
757146
The seat on my bike is very steady and does not wabble. I have very comfortable seating and this bike is the best I have ever used. I am on it over 100 miles a week and it is great
725937
I bought this via amazon and tried it the first time when I assembled it. Seat is not comfortable. Wife feels like she will slide off. She bought a pair of "padded" bicycle shorts. The chain was too tight and there was vibration. Could feel the vibration in my hands and that made them feel numb. After adjusting the chain it vibrates less. Guess it was worth it. The ability to adjust the seat forward and back is nice.
1112035
My bike rack does not wobble however we had trouble getting the bolt all the way in too so it is in as far as we could get it
1000004
Yes, it is very smooth, and amazingly quiet. I am very happy I purchased this bike, have ridden several hundred miles on it already and no complaints.
1557941
Wish I could help with your question. For me, it's a great bike, but the tires that came with it were too narrow for the best ride, even on roads. Changed tires and it's a great ride.
1087599
I am 5,1 and it was too tall for me. I'm getting a Giant Bike in extra small. More expensive but better quality than this. It seemed to have cheap parts to me and some seemed to be bent. You will also have to put it together yourself so unless you are a bike expert I would suggest just going to a bike shop like I did.
1347266
That's a mighty wide seat post. Most are thinner. Remove nut from the tightening screw. Must remove seat post from the frame and slip it up from the bottom. May need to remove the rubber washer/spacer. Apply nut back into the nut-sized depression. Tighten. You may have a very nice bike...and heavy-duty also with a frame that big. Good luck. I specialize in old Schwinns and Raleighs. Have fun!
1868897
Yes! I follow a spin class app while using mine, and there is a lot of out of the saddle work in the program, so I stand and ride quite a bit. No stability issues with the bike so far. I've had it a couple of months.
213357
The schwinn Searcher is a sturdy bike, I purchased it for my wife who is 5'5" and 135lbs. I believe it will be more than adequate for someone of those dimensions only because I did have to lower the seat in order for her to stand while not moving and lower the handle bar position as well. With these adjustments I believe you will have a great ride with the Schwinn Searcher.
134411
My bike came mostly assembled. I think all I had to do was put the handle bars and pedals on. And maybe a wheel. Don't actually remember. Everything was already adjusted though. And it anything is not to your liking, the manual explains how to adjust everything. Seat height and handle bar height are easy and that's all I changed. Gearing setting are probably the most confusing but mine was set perfect right out of the box. With all that being said, if I could do over again I would probably get a different bike. I got the Schwinn midmoor. I don't really dislike anything about it but If given the opportunity, I would try another brand or style of bike. Maybe something more "sporty". If that makes any sense. My wife loves hers and we go on long rides often. If you get if I'm sure you will like it. It is very comfortable. Hope I haven't confused your decision even more. Lol. Good luck.
149709
The rack is very stable and does not move around. We take it on trips at highway speeds often without worry. The bike does not move at all, unlike our last rack where the bikes swayed a lot.
395588
no. the seat is hard but i got use to it. but it was miserable in the beginning. If you want a comfortable seat i would buy a different bike.
1817314
I'm 5' 3" and while it does fit, it makes me uneasy. I have the seat at the lowest setting and would like it to be another inch lower. I have to jump off a bit awkwardly when coming to a stop. My tip toes barely hit the ground causing me to not feel stable or very safe if I needed to stop suddenly. That being said, I do like the bike so far and am still getting used to all the speed settings. I haven't ridden a bike in over 25 years and it's quite different using the handlebars to switch speeds. It's also a beautiful bike! :)
882920
If you pedal a slow to medium pace then the bike is sturdy. I tried to pedal at a high speed to burn calories faster and the bike srarted to slide, and it almost tipped over. I have a tile floor. I would prefer a heavier bike. Also the handle bars are so far away from the seat its hard to hold on while u pedal. Im 5'5 maybe if you're taller than me it will be easier.
1806963
I feel a little drive train roughness in my bike, as though the chain, chainring and flywheel cog are not in perfect alignment. I haven't had mine all that long and I think it will probably wear in some, but it might not and I guess you could describe that as a slight vibration in the handlebars when spinning under load. I really only noticed it the first time I rode the bike and since then I don't really notice it, so mine isn't too bad.
651762
After assembling it, I took my bike to my local bicycle shop to get everything tightened/adjusted. Several things were loose, like the gears, front brakes squeak, etc. That's what I would suggest.
1169660
Size wise should be no problems. the seat is adjustable. I have a 30 inch seam and plenty of adjustments can be made. There is some noise but nothing too bad. If you keep the bike clean and lube the chain once in a while and don't over-tighten the bolts on the fly-wheel, the noise shouldn't be too bad. You might want to take off the plastic chain guard! It's very cheap and rattles! I don't see any purpose for it so I tool mine off and I found it a lot easier to clean the chain and to make any adjustments. I had mine for a few years and still works great today even with the daily abuse to it! Hope this helps!! UPDATE: I forgot to mention that under the seat bar is a little gap that when you sprint it rattles the bar. I found that if you shim something like a washer, rubber casket, etc. that will help eliminate the rattling problem when sprinting. I do have a picture but unfortunately I can not "upload" it here!