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Schwinn Phocus Adult Road Bike, Mens and Womens, Aluminum Frame, Flat and Drop Bar Options, Multiple Speed Drivetrain, Carbon Fiber Fork, 700c Wheels

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 233 ratings
Price: $536.93 $1,022.61 Free Return on some sizes and colors
Matte Grey

Phocus 1500
Size Chart
US Phocus Adult Road Bike
Brand SizeFrame Size (cm)
43cm frame43
48cm frame48
50cm frame50
52cm frame52
53cm frame53
Bike Type Road Bike
Age Range (Description) Adult
Brand Schwinn
Number of Speeds 14
Color Black
Frame Material Aluminum
Suspension Type Rigid
Special Feature Lightweight
Included Components Phocus Bike
Size 53cm Frame

About this item

  • Aluminum road frame paired with steel road fork for swift and agile riding, with 700c wheels that fit to riders 5'4" to 6'2" height
  • 14 speeds, Shimano rear derailleur and intergrated Micro-shift shifter brake lever combo for precise gear shifting
  • Front and rear alloy caliper brakes ensure reliable braking, while the high-profile alloy wheels provide a combination of lightweight strength and aesthetic appeal
  • Aluminum handlebar, stem, and seat post are lightweight and offer a durable and weight-saving design
  • Oversized 700c x 28c road tires on lightweight alloy rims provide a swift and smooth riding experience

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Price
$536.93 $655.67 $549.09 $489.09 $437.50
Frame Material
Alloy Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Brake Types
Alloy Mechanical Disc Promax Alloy Caliper brakes Alloy Caliper brakes Alloy Caliper brakes Alloy Caliper brakes
# of Speeds
16 16 14 14 14
Fork Material
Alloy/Carbon Alloy/Carbon Steel Steel Steel
Recommended Rider Height
5'4 - 5' 10 5'9 - 6'1 5'9 - 6'1 5'9 - 6'1 5'9 - 6'1

Product Description

The Schwinn Phocus 1400 road bicycle is the perfect drop bar road bike for the bike path or just going out for a good workout, lightweight and responsive makes this the perfect road bike. Equipped with a Schwinn aluminum road frame with rigid fork for quick and agile riding, MicroShift 14 speed rear derailleur with trigger shifters for quick gear shifting. The high profile alloy rims with paired spokes are lightweight and strong , Quick release front wheel. The saddle comes with a quick release for easy height adjustments. Alloy caliper road brakes for sure stopping power.

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of assembly, value, and appearance of the bicycle. For example, they mention it's an excellent entry-level road bike, it looks modern and trendy, and it'll be worth every penny spent on it. Opinions are mixed on performance, size, smoothness, and shifting.

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49 customers mention40 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the bicycle. They say it's a great road bike with good components throughout. They also mention that it'll be a good investment for those looking for an entry-level road bike.

"For the price, this is an excellent entry-level road bike...." Read more

"...It is damn perfect. Light, maneuverable and controllable, durable...." Read more

"...I have to say upon arrival I'm impressed with Schwinn's quality...." Read more

"...Only time will tell.On the bright side, the bike is light, and fun to ride, and despite what I wrote above, the brakes do provide sufficient..." Read more

25 customers mention18 positive7 negative

Customers find the bicycle easy to assemble. They mention that it requires only a few basic tools and is simple to figure out.

"...It was very easy to assemble. Requires only a few basic tools...." Read more

"...The bike was packaged extremely well, instructions to put the bike together were easy (about 30-45 minutes), extremely light weight, and looks great...." Read more

"...Set up was extremely easy took about 15 minutes. This bike has went through some hard rides and has held up nicely...." Read more

"...The bike needs assembly, so if you are not familiar with bike mechanics, I still suggest to consider going to your local bike store and buying a..." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the bicycle. They say it's a great investment for first road bike, and worth every penny spent on it.

"This is hands down the best bang for your buck road bike on the market!..." Read more

"This bike is good value for the money, as most big brands offer their entry level models at or slightly above $1000...." Read more

"...The bike itself is a good quality starter for the price. I got the Phocus 1400 17” for my wife who is 5-2 and its perfect size...." Read more

"...This bike is a great value and really good quality for the money but you can not safely ride it without checking and adjusting the wheels, brakes,..." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bicycle. They mention that it is modern and trendy. Some say that the quality externally looks tidy.

"For the price, this is an excellent entry-level road bike. The flat bar is nice, but the grips slide around and needed to be swapped out..." Read more

"...were easy (about 30-45 minutes), extremely light weight, and looks great...." Read more

"...This bike looks so modern and very trendy. I leave in a complex where people bike ride and this is by far the best looking bike handsdown...." Read more

"...The bike is excellent quality and good looking, especially the wheels, but it is going to need to be tuned up and adjusted...." Read more

19 customers mention7 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the bicycle. Some mention that it's well made, the brakes work alright, and the gears work flawlessly. However, others say that the bike was broken when it arrived, had ripped up handle bars, and a cracked front wheel.

"...Once again, getting new pedals and seat. Another chain and cassette worn out. Still I don't see a single reason to change this bike...." Read more

"...The seat is poor quality so I'd recommend upgrading. Brakes work alright and are cheap but on flat roads there shouldn't be an issue...." Read more

"...Assembling was a bit confusing, and the reflective front light was cracked, but other then that, this product was fairly decent to me" Read more

"...For now, it works, the ride is smooth, quiet, the bike is light, the shifters work and the brakes are also "ok"." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the bicycle. Some mention that it's very comfortable and fits perfectly, while others say that it was too big.

"...This bike fits me great. I am 5 10'" Read more

"...bottom bracket out at about 1500 miles, replaced it -- found out it was too big and that's why I was getting chain rub in the high front gear...." Read more

"...The gears work flawlessly and it’s feels really smooth. Brakes are a joke and I swapped them out within a month...." Read more

"...At 118mm it was to large for the derailleur and didn't allow for proper use of all the gears...." Read more

9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the shifting of the bicycle. Some mention that it shifts well enough, while others say that the gears are stuck and would not shift easily. Some customers also say that they are not always torqued to spec from the factory. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"...The flat bar is nice, but the grips slide around and needed to be swapped out..." Read more

"...adjust brakes a little,Crank does not spin free like it should,? shifts well enough,Packaging was good no holes in box .nothing bent or crooked,..." Read more

"...AFTER REPAIRING THE BIKE WITH MY OWN MONEY, IT RIDES TERRIBLY AND HAS TROUBLE SWITCHING GEARS SOMETIMES." Read more

"...They're not always torqued to spec from the factory. In my case the bottom bracket lock ring needed a little snugging up...." Read more

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the smoothness of the bicycle. Some mention that it rides smooth and effortless, while others say that the gears shift a little rough and don't always stay in the desired gear.

"...The derailluers shift quickly, smoothly and accurately. They only required a little adjustment out of the box...." Read more

"...most assembly simple but the gears/shifters were a pain" Read more

"...already put 25 miles on the bike (coming from south Florida) and it rides smooth and have not had any issues with tires...." Read more

"This bike came with gears that were stuck and would not shift easily. I had to pay for the modifications to fix the issue." Read more

Great entry-level road bike.
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Great entry-level road bike.
For the price, this is an excellent entry-level road bike. The flat bar is nice, but the grips slide around and needed to be swapped out (this is the only real negative about this bike, I'd take a quarter star off) The geometry is great for speed and hill climbing. The derailluers shift quickly, smoothly and accurately. They only required a little adjustment out of the box. The brakes do squeal, which is inherent on some disk brakes so Im not sure if the adjustment is off or its just the pads.It was very easy to assemble. Requires only a few basic tools. Adjustable wrench (or open-end wrenches), a set of good hex keys and a screwdriver is all I needed. I would have a local bike professional tune it up after assembly if you don't know how to adjust the derailleur and brakes. However,YouTube has videos and it's not hard once you get the hang of what everything adjusts for.I did need a gel cover for the seat or would definitely recommend riding shorts.I ride about 20 miles a day on this bike and overall am very happy with it!
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paul dziejman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great entry-level road bike.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017
Color: Matte GreySize: 48cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1500Verified Purchase
For the price, this is an excellent entry-level road bike. The flat bar is nice, but the grips slide around and needed to be swapped out (this is the only real negative about this bike, I'd take a quarter star off) The geometry is great for speed and hill climbing. The derailluers shift quickly, smoothly and accurately. They only required a little adjustment out of the box. The brakes do squeal, which is inherent on some disk brakes so Im not sure if the adjustment is off or its just the pads.
It was very easy to assemble. Requires only a few basic tools. Adjustable wrench (or open-end wrenches), a set of good hex keys and a screwdriver is all I needed. I would have a local bike professional tune it up after assembly if you don't know how to adjust the derailleur and brakes. However,YouTube has videos and it's not hard once you get the hang of what everything adjusts for.
I did need a gel cover for the seat or would definitely recommend riding shorts.
I ride about 20 miles a day on this bike and overall am very happy with it!
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paul dziejman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great entry-level road bike.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017
For the price, this is an excellent entry-level road bike. The flat bar is nice, but the grips slide around and needed to be swapped out (this is the only real negative about this bike, I'd take a quarter star off) The geometry is great for speed and hill climbing. The derailluers shift quickly, smoothly and accurately. They only required a little adjustment out of the box. The brakes do squeal, which is inherent on some disk brakes so Im not sure if the adjustment is off or its just the pads.
It was very easy to assemble. Requires only a few basic tools. Adjustable wrench (or open-end wrenches), a set of good hex keys and a screwdriver is all I needed. I would have a local bike professional tune it up after assembly if you don't know how to adjust the derailleur and brakes. However,YouTube has videos and it's not hard once you get the hang of what everything adjusts for.
I did need a gel cover for the seat or would definitely recommend riding shorts.
I ride about 20 miles a day on this bike and overall am very happy with it!
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Yauhen Herman
5.0 out of 5 stars Best bike I ever had
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
Color: BlackSize: 53cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1600Verified Purchase
I have this bike for almost 7 years. I rode more than 15 thousand miles using it as road/hybrid heavy duty commuter.
Once again, getting new pedals and seat. Another chain and cassette worn out. Still I don't see a single reason to change this bike. It is damn perfect. Light, maneuverable and controllable, durable. I can't believe I got this beauty on sale for 415 bucks, definitely worth twice that.
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Dean Sives
5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal on a good bike!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
Color: Matte GreySize: 48cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1500Verified Purchase
It's been a while since I've bought a new bike. Never considered buying a Schwinn because I associated the brand with being cheap and old school. Since college I've owned a Nishiki, Giant, Specialized, top of the line bikes. I bought this bike purely based on price as nowadays I'm more a leisure rider. I have to say upon arrival I'm impressed with Schwinn's quality. The bike was packaged extremely well, instructions to put the bike together were easy (about 30-45 minutes), extremely light weight, and looks great. Despite ease of assembly I suggest taking it to a bike shop and have them 'tune' it (about $60) after you put it together or $100 (approx) for both assembly and tune. That way you can be assured everything is calibrated and adjusted properly. Overall I'm very happy with the quality of this bike.
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Dean Sives
5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal on a good bike!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
It's been a while since I've bought a new bike. Never considered buying a Schwinn because I associated the brand with being cheap and old school. Since college I've owned a Nishiki, Giant, Specialized, top of the line bikes. I bought this bike purely based on price as nowadays I'm more a leisure rider. I have to say upon arrival I'm impressed with Schwinn's quality. The bike was packaged extremely well, instructions to put the bike together were easy (about 30-45 minutes), extremely light weight, and looks great. Despite ease of assembly I suggest taking it to a bike shop and have them 'tune' it (about $60) after you put it together or $100 (approx) for both assembly and tune. That way you can be assured everything is calibrated and adjusted properly. Overall I'm very happy with the quality of this bike.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Phocus 1600 is a good (enough) bike for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
Color: BlackSize: 53cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1600Verified Purchase
This bike is good value for the money, as most big brands offer their entry level models at or slightly above $1000. I bought this bike at $770 at the time of review on Amazon. It conveniently ships within a few days.

I am 5'9" and I bought the 53 cm frame, which works great. I prefer the smaller size always, as it is lighter and easier to pack.

The bike needs assembly, so if you are not familiar with bike mechanics, I still suggest to consider going to your local bike store and buying a bike from them, pre-assembled and tuned up. The assembly took me about 1-2 hours, I didn't measure it. The breaks needed a bit of an adjustment, which is just tightening a screw, but the derailleurs needed a lot of tinkering. I was able to do all this myself from past experience and Youtube, but if you are a total beginner, you won't be able to do this and your shifting will be noisy or even worse - throw the chains off your cogs. It is worth noting that the Shimano Claris R2000 group set is not supposed to be noisy or do such things, so if it doesn't work for you, it likely needs adjustments.

The bike comes with cheap tubes that popped after a few days, as I left the bike in the car on a hot summer day. Rookie mistake, it can happen to expensive bikes too. The tube also comes with Schroeder valves which are the same as cars, but I found it hard to inflate with a handheld pump. I had to take the bike to a gas station to inflate it to 80 PSI! not convenient.

I replaced the front tube with a Continental tube ($15 for two) with a Presta valve which was easy enough to inflate at home with a small, handheld pump.

To sum it up, as you see, the bike requires a good bit of assembly and adjustments. If you have never done that, I would suggest cashing out $1000 for a known brand at a bike store and they will tune it up for you.

I hope this helps!
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Thomas DeWitt
1.0 out of 5 stars Bike came with one defect......will update if Schwinn sends replacement part
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020
Color: BlackSize: 53cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1600Verified Purchase
Everything was fine until I started riding it. The one issue (a big issue) is that the left pedal keeps coming off. I have assembled multiple bikes in the past, and had no issues as of yet. This one took about 15 minutes to assemble and tune up after I got everything unwrapped out of the box. The left pedal tread seemed to be damaged, and the left pedal would come off when riding. I will update it to 5 stars when Schwinn sends me a replacement part for the left pedal and the left crank arm.

UPDATE: THEY RESPONDED ONCE AND THEN STOPPED RESPONDING. DO NOT BUY SCHWINN. THEY WILL NOT SEND YOU PARTS OR REPAIR EVEN IF YOU'RE UNDER WARRANTY. DO. NOT. PURCHASE. SCHWINN. BIKES. SPEND A BIT MORE FOR A BETTER FRAME ANYWAYS AND YOU'LL THANK YOURSELF LATER.

AFTER REPAIRING THE BIKE WITH MY OWN MONEY, IT RIDES TERRIBLY AND HAS TROUBLE SWITCHING GEARS SOMETIMES.
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JHTO
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2021
Color: BlackSize: 53cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1600Verified Purchase
Got this bike from Amazon. It looks amazing. I put Continental Gatorskin 28mm tires on it and Shimano SPD-SL pedals. Removed the reflectors and boom. Look at this thing. It’s beautiful. It’s at the LBS right now getting tuned but I rode it around the street and other than the gears needing indexing it’s light and fast. Can’t wait to take it out.

UPDATE: Weather allowed me to take it out for 3 rides this week. 30k plus each of them. I averaged 27kmph on the rides on crisp March mornings. This thing is fast. Claris system works well. I did have it tuned at the shop. Shifts like a dream. Worth the money but put 28mm foldable tires on it.
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JHTO
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2021
Got this bike from Amazon. It looks amazing. I put Continental Gatorskin 28mm tires on it and Shimano SPD-SL pedals. Removed the reflectors and boom. Look at this thing. It’s beautiful. It’s at the LBS right now getting tuned but I rode it around the street and other than the gears needing indexing it’s light and fast. Can’t wait to take it out.

UPDATE: Weather allowed me to take it out for 3 rides this week. 30k plus each of them. I averaged 27kmph on the rides on crisp March mornings. This thing is fast. Claris system works well. I did have it tuned at the shop. Shifts like a dream. Worth the money but put 28mm foldable tires on it.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2019
Color: Matte GreySize: 48cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1500Verified Purchase
I wanted a sturdy all purpose bike to ride on the trails and this bike delivered. I would buy it again.
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Mr_C
5.0 out of 5 stars A+++
Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2021
Color: BlackSize: 53cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1600Verified Purchase
So far really good, i took it to a bike shop for tuning and assembling as recommended on some reviews and i think it was accurate to do that.. bike feels super light and it really can go fast.

I made a lot of research before buying this bike and other more known brands with even worst parts are been sold for more than 1200$cad..

Ill update if something happen later..
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Mr_C
5.0 out of 5 stars A+++
Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2021
So far really good, i took it to a bike shop for tuning and assembling as recommended on some reviews and i think it was accurate to do that.. bike feels super light and it really can go fast.

I made a lot of research before buying this bike and other more known brands with even worst parts are been sold for more than 1200$cad..

Ill update if something happen later..
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Jamie Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2018
Color: Matte GreySize: 48cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1500Verified Purchase
Excellent entry level bike for a really good price.
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Alex
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but needs a lot of tuning!!
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2021
Color: BlackSize: 53cm FrameStyle: Phocus 1600Verified Purchase
The bike took me awhile to assemble and adjust. I replaced the tires with puncture resistant ones, as I do not trust the ones it comes with. After riding it a bit, I realized that its front and rear derailleurs were miss-aligned. After a few youtube tutorials, I fixed them.

Everything seemed good, until I noticed a sand grinding noise from the rear wheel (which I later discovered was coming from the freehub). So, I ended up purchasing tools and took the cassette apart. Doing so, I notice the rear hub and axel assembly were extremely tight, and hard to twist by hand. This led me to check the front hub also - and same issue... the ball bearings in both wheels were over squeezed.. So I ended taking the hubs apart, replaced the ball bearings (which I also ended up purchasing), lubricated the rear freehub which was making that sand grinding noise all along and voila, I am now a certified bike repairman!

After going through all this pain, the bike is fast, silent and a pleasure to ride! I give it lots of love, and tell it goodnight before bed!

Looking back, I did not fully appreciate what the reviewers meant when they said that this bike needs to be tuned and adjusted before ridding.

O, and also, it weighs 24lbs! :)

Edit: This review was for a bike that cost CDN$ 908.00 (tax included)
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