Frequently inspecting the suspension, inflating the tires properly, and lubricating the chain are low-cost ways to extend the life of a Schwinn mountain bike. The 2022 Schwinn Traxion mountain bike stands out as the only full-suspension bike in this roundup. The out-of-the-box configuration is suitable for cross country adventures and maybe even bombing downhill courses. The aggressive geometry and full suspension promise a responsive ride and enough control to inspire confidence. So, I rolled back down to the gas station at the bottom and called my sister to come and get me. Soon after the move my mother passed away at the young age of 55-years old. She left behind some insurance money that seemed like a fortune to me. As you can guess, a fool and his money were soon to part. It was black, fast and the stereo system would give passengers heart palpitations. I wrecked it three months after rolling it off the lot. I was going to be without wheels for at least a month while they worked to put my car back together again. I was more for double cheeseburgers, Budweiser beer and Marlboro Lights. There were bicycles when I was in grade school, but those were for going block to block to see friends and immediately throwing them to the ground behind a parent’s car in the driveway. Most of the bicycles of my youth (think of the 70’s) were rolling tetanus sleds full of rust just waiting to infect. At that point I asked the budding photographer to pull over into the parking lot of the local Schwinn shop. Back in those days most towns had a local Schwinn shop. In the shop, I hurriedly purchased a Schwinn High Plains mountain bike for $335. I wrote a check (remember those?) And so began my cycling career…well, not really. I actually called my sister and had her come and get me and the bike in her Chevy S-10 pickup. The balloon tire popularized by the Schwinns had the same wheel diameter, cross-sectional diameter and carcass construction as the tires used by the Marin County pioneers in the 1970’s. The fat tire gives mountain bikes their comfortable, stable and sure-footed ride. Schwinn aluminum mountain frame delivers controlled riding on tough trails, while the with Schwinn suspension fork helps absorb bumps in the road for a more comfortable ride.