Technical Details

- Lightweight design with heat- and water-resistant cabinet.
- 40-second Shockwave antiskip and 24-track random-access/programmable memory.
- Plays up to 25 hours on 2 AA batteries.
- Hold switch and 1-touch CD lock with release.
- Includes sports-style headphones, jogger grip, and AC adapter.

Customer Feedback

I like to listen to music. It’s one of my favorite pastimes. Usually when I listen to music I’m doing something like exercising. And while you work out, it’s obvious that any C.D. player you’re using is going to get bumped up. But this is where the Panasonic SLSW860 comes in. It can take bump after bump after bump, and still keep going. It’s anti-shock is one of the best I’ve seen. It dosen’t fall short on sound quality either. It has a smooth sound, equal to a big stereo system. The only thing I have to complain about the Panasonic SLSW860 is the price. You can buy a stereo system for the price of this C.D. player. But aside from that this is the perfect C.D player for someone who is on the go alot and likes clean sounding music.

Specifications:

Frame: Schwinn N’Litened welded aluminum frame with Schwinn Race geometry, standard 1-1/8″ head tube, forged dropouts
Fork: Schwinn N’Gauged Cr-mo w/1-1/8″ steerer and canti-bosses
Drivetrain System: Shimano 24-speed 2200 shifters, Shimano 2200 front and rear derailleur
Brakes: ProMax caliper with toe in pads
Crankset: TruVativ Iso-Flow Road 52-42-30 Cr-Mo chainrings
Wheels: Weinmann DA-16 32 hole alloy rims with quick release alloy hubs and stainless steel spokes
Handlebar/Stem Extras: Alloy drop bar/adjustable rise alloy stem and alloy seat post
BB: TruVativ Cartridge square taper 68 x 113
Pedals: Nylon w/clip and strap
Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-2203 31.8 down-pull
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-2200
Shifters: Shimano ST-2203
Freewheel: Shimano CS HG-50 12-25 8sp
Chain: KMC Z-72
Tires: Schwalbe Blizzard Sport 700 x 23
Front and Rear Hub: Joy Tech sealed mech 32 hole
Spokes: Stainless Steel ED Black
Brake Levers: Shimano ST-2203
Stem: Melt forged alloy 25 degree rise
Grips: Schwinn gel tape with embossed logo

Customer feedback:

1. The components are a good entry to mid level quality. The assembly was fairly easy. The assembly and fine tuning everything (except gearing) took about 45 minutes. You will need the adapter for the small valve stems before you ride, it is not the standard size and the tires come with no air. For the average price of a department store bike (~ $200) you don’t get much. For $100 more on this bike you get a better frame, double wall rims, better components, you get an entry level bike shop quality bike. I give this 5 stars due to the quality you get for the price. I test rode Scott, Specialized, and Trek before I bought this. They were $600 to $720 for entry level and slightly better bikes, but not that much better. Mine required fine tuning the dérailleurs. If you are unable to so, $30 to $50 at your local bike shop should get it. You will then have a smooth riding machine. The shifters on this bike are integrated into the brakes and cost about $100 if purchased separately. You push the brake lever sideways to shift one way and a thumb button shifts the other way. This decreases clutter and is more ergonomic.

2. In my opinion this is the best value for a road/sport bike. The light weight, the Shimano gear system, and overall quality are outstanding and have provided impressive performance. The assembly was very easy although basic knowledge is required due to limited instructions. Gears and breaks are already hooked up. The assembly only consisted of putting on the handlebars, front tire, seat, pedals, and adjusting the breaks.

Specifications:

Aluminum road frame and fork
Schwinn road bend bar and stem
Shimano A050 seven-speed shifters
Promax dual-pivot caliper brakes
Alloy road crank
Aero 36 spoke alloy wheels
Radial-laced front toe clips and straps
Assembly required

Customer feedback:

1. 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.

2. At just under 28 pounds it is 10 pounds heavier than a $4000 bike. Of course it is only a pound or 2 heavier than a $500 bike. And I argue that anyone riding an entry level bike has that on their own midsection anyway. If you are new to cycling you can get this and ride for a year before investing the big bucks while you decide if you like cycling and what you like and don’t like about a bike. I have put 300 HARD miles on it. I bought it to train for my come back into triathlons (My last tri was in ’87) but I have wound up using it as my daily driver pulling my 2 daughters in the bike trailer 280 of the 300 miles. I store it the garage but it has been aloud to get wet frequently on rides. The dérailleurs have begun to rust as a result of wet conditions.

Product Features :
* Wii Fit comes with the Wii Balance Board and requires a Wii console to play. Wii console sold separately.
* Wii Fit combines fitness with fun and is designed for everyone, young and old. Wii Fit players work towards personal fitness goals and they block soccer balls, swivel hips to power hoop twirls, and go big on ski jumps to get themselves there.
* Check your daily progress, set goals, check your Wii Fit Age, and even enter exercise time you’ve done outside of Wii Fit.
* Wii Fit Age is measured by factoring the user’s BMI reading, testing the user’s center of gravity and conducting quick balance tests.
* Training is at the core of Wii Fit. You can spend as much (or as little) time as you want trying out all of the 40+ activities Wii Fit offers.

KEY FEATURES :
- The Wii Fit Balance Board :
The primary tenet of Wii Fit is balance. Your center of balance, the point between your left and right sides when you stand upright, has a lot to do with your health. Those without an even center of balance will be unnaturally compensating for this imbalance, which causes their posture to become misaligned, increasing the possibility of putting unnecessary strain on their bodies.

- Getting Started: Create a Profile
Before you jump into doing exercises and activities, you’ll start by creating a profile. This is done easily and intuitively by simply choosing a Mii, entering your height and age information, and doing a few quick tests that will serve as a baseline for your new Wii fitness regimen. These tests are:
* BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) Check.
* Wii Fit Age: After you’ve checked your BMI, you’ll do a basic balance test and find out your current Wii Fit Age. This basic balance test measures how well you can control your left and right balance. Based on the results, you’ll be assigned a Wii Fit Age.
- Four Categories of Fun :
Wii Fit features four main categories of exercises to choose from: Strength Training, Aerobics, Yoga and Balance Games. Wii Fit will guide you through the first three with the help of your own virtual personal trainer, while the balance games offer variety and fun to help keep you engaged and excited about your fitness goals. In addition, as you spend time exercising, you’ll earn Fit Credits that unlock additional exercises and activities within your favorite categories that will allow you to continue to push yourself.
- Keep Track of Your Progress :
* Keep tabs on your daily progress with easy-to-understand graphs and charts. Using your personal profile, you can set goals, view a graph of your BMI results over time, see how many Fit Credits you’ve earned, check your Wii Fit Age and even enter exercise time you’ve done outside of Wii Fit. It’s all about coming back and exercising a little every day, and the personal profile makes tracking your daily progress simple and easy.
* Quickly check your Wii Fit Age and BMI without even putting the game in the console by going directly to the Wii Fit Channel.
* Allow up to eight family members can create their own profiles in Wii Fit. On the profile-selection screen, everyone in the family can see each other’s recent BMI progress and Fit Credit total. This will allow families to have a friendly competition to exercise and get fit.

FEEDBACK :
- Addictive. Hard. Rewarding. Fun. Tiring. Frustrating. Amazing.
- Brilliant motion- sensitive control interface.
- Sheer populist accessibility.