Comments on: 2010 Schwinn Madison

By: D Reeve

D Reeve — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:48:44 +0000

This bike is a real looker and am thinking of buying one for a commuter. I know where I can buy the 2010 version in the UK, but would like to know if the rear hub is a fixie or freewheel, as I have seen conflicting reports. Cheers.

By: M. Cramden

M. Cramden — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:55:21 +0000

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_522072_-1_202251_10000_200348

madison 2010 for $300!

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:42:29 +0000

One question about the 2010 Madison: does anybody knows if it is real chrome on the fork and the rear triangle? I think it was real chrome on the older madisons (2008).
Thanks!

By: ryan

ryan — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:26:56 +0000

this bike is beautiful but kind of heavy and the geometry of the frame sucks. i had to get rid of it because i couldn’t turn without hitting my pedal with the wheel.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:25:09 +0000

I just did my second Century on the bright, corvette yellow Madison, as well as, Ragbrai last year. It has taken the place of my high dollar S-Works for all my tours. My theory is after 5000 miles last year anyone can finish on a $5000 bike, but drop a century in 5 hours on a $500 and people pay attention.
I have replaced the tires because the stock tires (name escapes me) began to bulge. The saddle had to be replaced because I’m a guy and the San Marcos doesn’t have the cutout, and trust me, after 100 miles you know it. Now, I’mthinking about reducing some weight, but not at the sake of the plush ride. I’m not heavy at 5’7 and 155# but this is the “tightest” bike I’ve thrown my legs over.
Go get one and we’ll see you out on the tours.

The great thing is it’s almost a

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:39:08 +0000

I’ve been riding a 2010 Madison for the past month and it’s been a surprisingly positive experience, stable and smooth on rough roads. The handlebars were a bit tricky at first, but I ended up preferring the racing riding stance; I actually enjoy riding in the “drops” to the point that I’ve actually converted my casual road setup to have a similar riding style.

The brakes were my only concern. For one, their position at the center of the bar was horrible for stability while biking, so I moved them next to the handlebar grips. The pads were cheap and the levers mushy, but those have been replaced (shimano pads, tektro levers) for vast improvements. With the short time I’ve been riding the madison, I’m actually enjoying the ride more than I expected.

Otherwise, it’s a bit heavier than I’d like, but I happily traded weight for looks in this case. I live in North Brooklyn and the bike gets comments and stares ALL THE TIME.

By: tanner

tanner — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:53:52 +0000

I have the 09 in black but i like that they went back to this logo rather than what was on the 08 and 09 models. I think they have some nice upgrades from the last models including leather strap/steel cages. Though I was confused because the schwinn sites says they have weinmann rims while the picture shows alex rims. Also I wonder if the seat and cranks will be as high of quality as previous years?

By: rand0m

rand0m — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:45:10 +0000

What’s up with the brake placement? Where are you supposed to hold the bar for them?

By: jdmitch

jdmitch — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:58:44 +0000

Digging the frame and the stars-wars-esque decals… something is a bit off-putting about the rest of the bike though… Jeff, your glamour shot looks great, but the ones on the Schwinn site… I wish the Schwinn and Raleigh shops in my area would actually carry some of the nicer / newer urban models rather than just road / mountain bikes…

By: PDXbiker

PDXbiker — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:58:12 +0000

The track bars might turn off a few potential buyers, I don’t care for ‘em myself. My girlfriend and I bought Madisons last year on sale. Nice bikes for the money.