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Stylish, lightweight aluminum folding frame
Folds and unfolds easily
6-speed Shimano Revo shifters
Front calliper brake and rear band brake
Rear Shimano Tourney derailleur
Includes fenders and rear rack
20" (51 cm) tires, 16" (41 cm) frame
Free assembly available in-store

Canadian Tire Warranty:

Frame: lifetime steel/5yr aluminium; 1yr parts; no warranty on rim/tire/tube

Additional Product Information:

Return policy exception: Pre-assembled bicycles are not returnable

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SchwinnSchwinn Tango 20-in Folding Hybrid Bike

Overall Rating

3.6 out of 5

Quality

3.6 out of 5

Performance

3.6 out of 5

Durability

3.7 out of 5

14 Stylish, lightweight aluminum folding frame. Folds and unfolds easily. 6-speed Shimano Revo shifters. Front calliper brake and rear band brake

Overall Rating

1 out of 5

Quality

1 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

tenonic

Location:North York

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Speeds are not working

Date:May 8, 2012

"From first day first ride speeds 1-3 are failing and chain falls off. I don't know if the bike was not tuned at all prior to going on to the shelf or its just the quality. In either case, this should not be happening to brand new Schwinn bike."

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Overall Rating

2 out of 5

Quality

2 out of 5

Tigre

Location:Toronto

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Not for average size guys

Date:May 1, 2012

"Returned on the next day, so can not evaluate the performance or durability.

The seat is basically hold by pressure and does not have a pin or a lock, so it went all the way down when i sit.

Maybe I'm too big for it - 5ft11", regular weight.

Otherwise it seems to be a fair bike for what it is intended."

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Durability

5 out of 5

Plug1

Location:V.K.H, On

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Great Over All Bike

Date:April 10, 2012

"I really got nothing negative to say about this bike. I really can't beleive how well it drive's and over all option it comes with. I bought this bike for camping and ridding in town which is what this bike was design for. It has everything you possibly could need on a bike, It has a bell, rear & front fenders and a rear rack. I have a full size 21 speed mountain bike that I simply dont use any more because this little guy gets it done. Just make sure you don't buy this bike as a street bike as you will not like it as it doesn't have the gears to go fast. I would recommend this bike to anyone."

+7points

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Durability

5 out of 5

hutch62

Location:Winnipeg

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Easily Remedied Quality / Performance Issues

Date:February 12, 2012

"Concerned with paint chipping ?
Apply spray on furniture polish to prevent frame chips .

Gearing issues ?

Replace the front crank with one that has more teeth.
You can purchase a crank that has up to 63 teeth giving you much higher speeds OR replace the rear cogs with a 12 - 28 tooth cogset versus the stock cogs on the bike .
Either modifications will get more speed out of any bike .
Go to your local bike shop for their expert advice on these changes .
Bottom line is you can make changes to a bike if you're not happy with it the way it is folks."

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Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Quality

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Durability

4 out of 5

fouellet1701

Location:Toronto

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Good value

Date:July 13, 2011

"This little bike offers features of more expensive bikes, such as 36-spoke wheels and an all-aluminum frame. For a sub-$200 folding bike it's quite good. The seat and handlebars height can be adjusted with quick-release levers, but there are no markers on the tubes to remember where you like them set to. The seat can accommodate riders from about 5-ft to over 6-ft tall. The ride is pleasant even for tall riders, and the bike is stable and easy to steer. To my surprise this bike has a band brake at the rear wheel, probably to simplify the frame design. I am not sure how long this will last, or where we can find replacement parts. Also the brake unit is made of cheap metal that does not look rust resistant. The gears are a bit short, as other reviewers have mentioned, but this is not a performance bike, and you cannot expect to ride it at high speed anyways. The paint on the frame scratches easily, so beware. Once folded it can easily fit in a small car's trunk. All and all, a good bike considering the low price."

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Overall Rating

3 out of 5

Quality

3 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Durability

2 out of 5

ZevD

Location:Edmonton, AB

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Ok, overall build could be better

Date:July 9, 2010

"Just to note: My overall rating is approximate based on quality, performance, and durability.

I purchased this bike roughly one year ago - though was only able to ride for a couple months (stolen). This is my experience:

Quality:
Build quality is good - mostly an all-metal bike. The paint quality, however - could have been better. I had a lock with rubber backing all-around and oddly enough that scratched the paint off (I don't know what kind of paint they're using on this frame, but it's a really cheap powder coat, easily scratches off just by rubbing it). The tires needed replaced once, I have a theory: either the spokes are protruding/loose, or the rubber itself could have been compromised by glass/bumps as it's a street tire, not mountain bike tire. Just a heads-up: These bikes are 95% built already (all you have to do is take it out of box, remove the zip ties holding it into the folding position, and attach the handlebars - all set - the tires are even inflated at the factory) -- so be sure to check the bike over for faults before you get it out the store (even if you have to deflate the tires in store to check for loose/broken spokes). It also uses some proprietary disc brake in the back.

Performance:
I could reach traffic speeds (60K) on flat road for short periods of time, nothing too special really; It has 6 speeds, so I wasn't disappointed having to crank the pedals more than usual (used to riding 21-speed bikes). Would be better with an electric hub motor. The chain slipped a couple times, for no reason whatsoever while straddled (it's hard to get to with that guard in place) - that's without changing gears or pedaling backwards - minus a point for that. Brakes are ok, the one in the back does the job (it's a proprietary hub brake, looked like it had cork or something to absorb shock in the hub), but don't let the fact that it has 'almost' all the brake covered - if you get a little water in there the brake will vibrate and create noise, and won't stop you right away. The good thing is it's maintainance free (pretty much anyway), The back brake is better, the front is just a standard pad (would have preferred a disc brake there too, but that's just me).

Durability:
I actually had to take the bike into Canadian Tire twice, waiting two weeks to get the deraillers fixed by some guy who only shows up once a week... Anyhow out of the box, it's not perfect, and you will have to fine tune it to get it working just right (better to DIY if you have the tools to do so). The paint job was poor, rust actually started to form after the paint was very lightly scratched. I don't see the frame lasting for more than a year if the paint's bad on other models. The other components you'd think would rust sooner (like chain, smaller exposed screws), didn't rust (and everything was pre-oiled). You might want to invest in a clear-coat protective coating if you don't want to be stuck with a rusty frame down the road.

I bought another one, and it's sitting in the (now torn-open) box still - I will write another review once I have it repainted (Schwinn - why is your paint job so poor?) and reassembled. Hope this helps!"

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Durability

4 out of 5

Rafaelmcs

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Great Bike

Date:June 29, 2010

"This is a great bike for a comfortable ride, not for long trips...
verry compact and I really recommend if you are looking for a bike to take a ride in parks, city, etc…"

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Overall Rating

2 out of 5

Quality

2 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Durability

2 out of 5

Location:Toronto, ON

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Not in Love With It

Date:September 12, 2009

"The bike is slow, after 10 mins. of riding to school I find myself tired and I do exercise regularly! Also I am not a very heavy person. I am about 135 lbs and both my front and back wheels have popped in a total of 3 times! Each time I would have to go and get them patched up!

I love that the bike fold and is light weight but I do regret buying it. I much prefer a cruiser with 3 speed and larger wheels."

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Overall Rating

1 out of 5

Quality

3 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Durability

2 out of 5

darbod

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Returned it the next day

Date:July 23, 2009

"Seemed like a decent bike, and I really liked the fold-up aspect of it (needed something that I could easily take up the elevator to my appartment, up the stairs to work, or throw into the back of my car).

The overall quality of the parts were alright, but I noticed one major flaw in the design after riding it for about a block. For a 6-speed bike with this small of a tire size, the front sprocket needs to be much bigger. Even in 6th gear I was peddling like crazy and getting nowhere fast, but still getting very tired very quickly (I'm not a big guy, and in decent shape). I continued to ride it to work and back, and the more I rode it, the more I disliked it.

The ride ended up being very awkward and uncomfortable to say the least, and the the bike didn't end up being nearly as rigid as I had thought at first. I wasn't expecting the speed of a road bike, nor the off-road suspension and capabilities of a mountain bike, but I at least was hoping for a similar ride as a cruising bike. This was not the case.

I noticed that there is also an electric-assisted version of this bike. If I was in the market for an electric-assisted bike, this would probably be perfect as this bike seems to be designed for just that. The problem is that they didn't change the design at all for the non-electric model, and they really should have.

I would not recommend this bike to anyone, unless you opt for the electric-assisted model which is also more than double the price. I'm not really sure why other people gave this such a high rating."

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Durability

5 out of 5

najn

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So cool and compact

Date:April 11, 2009

"I was looking for a bike for a long time. I'm 5 feet tall, and most ladies' bikes are too tall for me. This bike looks like a grownup bike, but it's the right size for me. I'm not too tall, and my friends are not too short, but if we want to share this bike, we can adjust it in seconds.
We can throw it in any vehicle, no bike rack needed. I live in a small condo, so I don't have a lot of storage room. In addition, we had two bikes stolen from our yard. It's easy to keep it safe inside the house because it won't take much space.
I was scared that I would catch my fingers when folding it or opening it, but it's really easy and friendly.
Now I'll be able to ride to the mall, my club, and for fun. Two green thumbs up!"

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1 answer

how much does this bike weigh?

yoshimi

9 months ago

Answer:

About 30 lbs (13.6 kg)

Anonymous

9 months ago

2 answers

Can the Schwinn Deluxe Child Carrier fit on this bike?

AceofBass

11 months ago

Answer:

No, the Deluxe Child Carrier will not fit on the Tango.

CanadianTireTeam

8 months ago

Answer:

I wouldn't hook-up a child carrier on a folding bike!!!

fouellet1701

- Toronto

10 months ago

3 answers

Is this bike suitable for adults?

Anonymous

1 year, 10 months ago

Answer:

no it is not suitable for adults. the front chain ring is too small. even in the highest gear you will have to peddle like mad to keep moving at a reasonable speed. the Schwinn company states they meant this bike for children. too bad. they are missing a large market. . the seat post is not very long either. if you would like a folder bike get one with a 52 tooth front chain ring, and make sure the seat post extends a comfortable height , with lots extra. real adult sized six speed folders are adaptable for all ages...

Anonymous

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Answer:

Definitely, I would say it can accommodate adults from 5-ft tall and up. I am 6-ft 2 and ride it comfortably. The seat post is long.

fouellet1701

- Toronto

10 months ago

Answer:

This is an adult bike, it has small wheels to make it easier to fold and transport.

CTPro

- Surrey, B.C.

1 year, 9 months ago

1 answer

What is the weight of the Tango ready to ride?

Anonymous

- Fairmont Hot Springs, BC

1 year, 11 months ago

Answer:

I would say close to 27 lbs

Plug1

- V.K.H, On

1 month ago

3 answers

How big is it once it folds up?

Question:

Could you, say, fold it up and put it into a milk crate? I'm trying to get a sense of how small is small (or how big is big) when it's compacted.

vsoinTO

2 years, 10 months ago

Answer:

It won't fit in a milk crate. You can fold it up and take it inside a store that has shopping carts and fit it within the bin of even a small shopping cart

Anonymous

1 week, 5 days ago

Answer:

I looked up on the internet what size the Schwinn folding bike folds to and it states that it folds to appx 31" x 30" x 10"

Anonymous

2 years, 8 months ago

Answer:

Hard to say exactly what size it is once it folds up (I retuned mine the next day so I no longer have it), but it will definitely not fit into a milk crate.