Schwinn Perla Women's Comfort Cruiser Bicycle - Perfect for Beach Cruising!

Mike C: My daughter needed a bike for getting around her college campus. Since anything that's not bolted down is stolen immediately, we didn't want to drop a ton of $ on a bike. She had a single gear beach cruiser that we upgraded to this 7 speed Schwin cruiser. The entire bike just feels cheap. The bolt that secures the handle bar in place stripped immediately while trying to tighten it. Had to purchase a screw extractor to remove the screw and replace with something higher quality. The brakes are nearly impossible to set correctly. The break line tension between the calipers either leaves too much space for the brake pads to actually make contact with the wheel, or it's too tight and sits firmly on the wheel causing it to rub continuously. The gear shifter is just above the right handle bar grip (the grips slide and move around whenever you're holding onto them). Whenever you engage the rear brake lever, you inevitably twist the gear shifter, causing the gears to shift while trying to brake. Overall, very disappointed with this purchase. I know you get what you pay for, but Schwin bikes have become junk. At least I won't have to worry about anyone stealing this bike. ...

United States on Oct 03, 2023

mpmp: I love the look of the bicycle however, it took my husband an entire day to put it together... It is not easy because what needs to be put together has to be perfect otherwise could be very dangerous. The ride is smooth but the brakes do not work at all... One of the brake part is touching the white part of the tire and we tried everything to correct it but it does not stay in place... The worse problem is the handlebar which does not stay in position as you ride... A little pressure on it and it becomes loose... Yes I take the tool with me when I ride to be able to tighten the screw around the handlebar but it never stay and that is so dangerous!! Too bad I love this bike but one has to think about being cautious with it all the time.

United States on Jul 26, 2023

Bijoux luv: Its everything I expected and more i am very happy with it nice smooth ride and comfortable. Also love the colors

Canada on Oct 23, 2022

Cauê Moreira de Souza: The bicycle looks good for the price, but the quality could be a little bit better.

Canada on Apr 30, 2022

Carolyne Dallaire-LavoieCarolyne Dallaire-Lavoie: Très beau vélo, arrivé en excellent état, malgré que la boîte était brisée due au transport probablement. Le vélo était intact, tellement tout était bien emballé. Par contre, si vous n’avez jamais touché à des outils et que vous ne connaissez pas vraiment les vélos, je vous conseille de demander à un expert ou une personne s’y connaissant un minimum, de le monter pour vous, parce qu’il y a plusieurs ajustements à faire, comme l’alignement des roues et l’ajustement des freins. Le guidon est un peu large mais c’est le style du vélo et il suffit simplement de s’y habitué, sinon il est parfait pour les petites promenades tranquilles, mais assurément remarquées, avec sa magnifique peinture rose nacrée et ses petits détails vraiment très féminins, vous l’adorerez !

Canada on Apr 15, 2022

CLPhotoCLPhoto: I read reviews and was not surprised by this bike. It is built solidly as I would expect from Schwinn and was not crazy hard to put together. I did have to adjust the derailer and it was simply a matter of turning 2 screws. Instructions are in the manual for everything you need to know and there is a customer support number provided as well.

Ride quality was good. Seat is comfortable, though the seat is white so shows dirt easily. Brakes were noisy at first but after several rounds of not hard braking I was able to build up enough on the rims that they are quiet now. Gears shift easily after the easy adjustment.

I purchased accessories including a basket for the front and it was easy to fit these as the design can accommodate a large basket in front.

My bike did have some scuffing (can easily buff out) and a few minor dings. I plan on contacting Schwinn to see if they make a touch up kit like you would get for a car. This does not bother me as it was overall I'm good shape upon arrival.

It does include wheel and front/rear reflectors which is something I wondered before I got it. Tires needed minor inflation so be prepared for...

United States on Aug 06, 2021

Christina : Although there were issues with the transaction, my bike finally arrived. Now that I’ve put it together and had a local shop tighten and check my work, I am sooo pleased with this bicycle. Sleek and comfortable. Smooth riding all around. I would suggest assembling using the manual alone that comes with it. And I could not find any video for this model specifically, and there really should be one. But after approx 9 hours, I finally had it put together. My wrists are not as strong as I thought and I was unable to tighten the seat and handlebars appropriately, but a local shop helped with that. The instructions for aligning the brakes were also apparently confusing. I had them perfect according to the shop that double checked my work for me, but not according to the instructions. So I guess I would also suggest getting a second opinion on your work after putting it together. And maybe have a professional deal with the brakes right from the get-go. And DO test drive in a highly secured area just in case the seat and handlebars come loose at the same time. Lol. Hey - everyone does know to do that, right?
Overall I am THRILLED with the final product! Gotta go...

United States on May 29, 2021

Yasmin: Very good and nice , good quality

Canada on Dec 29, 2018

Wayne M.: Very nice bike. The wife loves it, the aqua color is beautiful and the paint looks to be of good quality. Assembly was fairly easy, if you are mechanically inclined. It shifts very smoothly and the breaks are very good also. The handle bars are very comfortable for older people who likes to sit up and not have to lean over to hold to it. The seat is very comfortable also, not so narrow and somewhat soft. The cons are, if you plan to carry the bike on a bike rack, be aware it is a steel bike and fairly heavy. I'm am a gentleman of age, and it's a little heavy to lift the bike and put on our carrier that is mounted to our camper. I was aware the bike is made of steel before I purchased, so I'm not complaining.

United States on Jan 31, 2018

M+LM+L: Bike arrived with partial box open and bike was dented. Scratched. And had missing bolts. All I wanted was a nice bike to take my son for bike rides with. Not impressed. Can’t even put the seat on because there’s nothing to attach it too...and the back tire WAS FLAT!!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡 Also my front tire is warped.

Canada on Oct 03, 2017