{"product_id":"schiller-s1-c-water-bike","title":"Schiller S1-C Water Bike","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-pdp product-pdp--calm\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"overview__grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"overview__body\"\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eSchiller | S1-C\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch1 class=\"section__title\"\u003eSchiller S1-C Water Bike\u003c\/h1\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe S1-C is the only bike Schiller builds, and the parts a cyclist already knows are the parts Schiller kept. You sit on a saddle, steer through the handlebars and pedal. Under the frame sit two reinforced, high-pressure, drop-stitch pontoons, and Schiller's specification puts the complete bike at 87 lb (40 kg) with those pontoons attached. Rider capacity, in Schiller's words: Up to 300 lbs (136 kg). Assembly runs under 10 minutes with no specialized tools, and the bike fits inside most hatchbacks and SUVs, which is why neither a trailer nor a roof rack enters this purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe drivetrain is a Gates Carbon Drive belt feeding a patented raisable outdrive, geared at 1:7.5 from the cranks to the propeller. Schiller's product pages give top speed as Over 10 mph depending on conditions, and its separate water bike page adds a cruising speed of 4-6 mph. The frame is TIG-welded T6 aluminum with powder coating, and Schiller rates the bike for both saltwater and freshwater. That leaves two decisions with you: the frame size, where Schiller publishes height and inseam ranges that genuinely overlap, and which of four frame-and-pontoon colour pairs you want. Both are set out further down this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spec-banner\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eRider Capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003eUp to 300 lbs (136 kg)\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003eSchiller published figure\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eBike Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003e87 lb (40 kg)\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003eIncluding pontoons\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eAssembly Time\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003eUnder 10 min.\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003eNo specialized tools\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__label\"\u003eTop Speed\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__value\"\u003eOver 10 mph\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card__sub\"\u003eDepending on conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"value-bar\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eGates Carbon Drive belt\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eSaltwater and freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eFits most hatchbacks and SUVs\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eTwo frame sizes, four colourways\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"overview__image\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/9341\/0393\/files\/Schiller_Bike_Blue.jpg?v=1708030368\" alt=\"Schiller S1-C water bike with a blue frame on the water\" width=\"1175\" height=\"1175\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section--dark\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eInside the bike\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eFour Parts Carry the Whole Thing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__lead\"\u003eSchiller publishes a short, specific specification for the S1-C and very little marketing around it. These are the four components it names, and what each one does once the bike is in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tech__grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card tech-card--accent\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__icon\"\u003e⚓\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__title\"\u003ePatented Raisable Outdrive\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__text\"\u003eSchiller calls the propulsion a patented raisable outdrive propulsion system, and describes the rudder and propeller as proprietary. The outdrive is the single assembly that converts pedal strokes into thrust and carries the steering, and it raises. Schiller sells it as one complete part, rudder plus propeller together, which tells you it is serviced as a unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"tech-card__stat\"\u003eRudder plus propeller\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__icon\"\u003e⚙\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__title\"\u003eGates Carbon Drive\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__text\"\u003eA Gates Carbon Drive belt runs the power from the cranks back to the outdrive. Schiller's water bike page gives the ratio as 1:7.5, cranks to propeller, so one turn of the pedals spins the propeller seven and a half times. A belt on a saltwater machine also removes the one component that rusts on a chain-driven bike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"tech-card__stat\"\u003e1:7.5 cranks to propeller\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__icon\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__title\"\u003eTIG-Welded T6 Aluminum\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__text\"\u003eThe frame is TIG-welded T6 aluminum, powder coated. Frame colour is part of the product name on Schiller's own store, so the finish you pick is the finish that ships. Schiller rates the bike for saltwater and freshwater environments, and repeats that answer in its own FAQ when asked about the ocean directly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"tech-card__stat\"\u003eSaltwater and freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__icon\"\u003e🚢\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__title\"\u003eDrop-Stitch Pontoons\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"tech-card__text\"\u003eTwo reinforced, high-pressure, drop-stitch pontoons carry the bike. Drop-stitch construction is what lets an inflatable hold a rigid shape at high pressure. Asked whether balancing is required, Schiller answers no, and credits the twin-pontoon platform for holding a first-time rider steady. The pontoons come off for transport and account for part of the 87 lb figure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"tech-card__stat\"\u003e87 lb with pontoons\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section--cream\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eThe numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eEight Figures Schiller Puts in Writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__lead\"\u003eEvery figure below is published by Schiller, either in the specification block on the S1-C product pages or on its separate water bike page. Nothing here is estimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"benefits__grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon benefit-card__icon--dark\"\u003e⚖\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eUp to 300 lbs (136 kg)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eRider capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003e87 lb (40 kg) complete\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eIncluding pontoons\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon benefit-card__icon--dark\"\u003e⏱\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eUnder 10 minutes to assemble\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eNo specialized tools\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e💨\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eOver 10 mph top speed\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eDepending on conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e🕑\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eCruising speed of 4-6 mph\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eWater bike page figure\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon benefit-card__icon--dark\"\u003e⚙\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003e1:7.5 gear ratio\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eCranks to propeller\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e🌊\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eSaltwater and freshwater\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eWater compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__icon\"\u003e🚗\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__title\"\u003eFits most hatchbacks and SUVs\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card__tag\"\u003eNo trailer, no rack\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eCloser look\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eThree Things Worth Reading Before You Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"product-dives\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive__image\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/9341\/0393\/files\/Schiller_Bike_7.jpg?v=1708030562\" alt=\"Rider seated on a Schiller S1-C water bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive__body-wrap\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"product-dive__badge\"\u003eFrame size\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"product-dive__title\"\u003eTwo Frame Sizes, and They Overlap on Purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"product-dive__body\"\u003eSchiller builds the S1-C in a Medium Frame and a Large Frame, and publishes a height range and an inseam range for each. The two height ranges overlap across three inches, from 5 ft 9 in. to 5 ft 11 in., and Schiller has a view on that band: its Medium guidance reads best for riders 5 ft 7 in. and under, and its Large guidance reads recommended for riders 5 ft 9 in. and taller. So a 5 ft 10 in. rider is inside both published ranges and has a real choice to make. Schiller's own recommendation at that height points to the Large Frame. Inseam is the better tiebreaker of the two measurements, because it is the one that sets how far your leg travels to the pedal: measure from the floor to your crotch in bare feet and read it against the two ranges below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cul class=\"product-dive__list\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eMedium Frame rider height: 5 ft 2 in. to 5 ft 11 in. (157 cm to 180 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eMedium Frame rider inseam: 26 in. to 34 in. (66 cm to 86 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eLarge Frame rider height: 5 ft 9 in. to 6 ft 6 in. (173 cm to 198 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eLarge Frame rider inseam: 30 in. to 37 in. (76 cm to 94 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eSchiller: best for riders 5 ft 7 in. and under (Medium), recommended for riders 5 ft 9 in. and taller (Large)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"feature-badges\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eOverlap 5 ft 9 in. to 5 ft 11 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eInseam ranges published\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eTwo sizes only\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive product-dive--reverse\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive__image\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/9341\/0393\/files\/Schiller_Bike_10.jpg?v=1708030562\" alt=\"Schiller S1-C water bike beside the shoreline\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive__body-wrap\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"product-dive__badge\"\u003eTransport\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"product-dive__title\"\u003eTen Minutes, No Tools, No Trailer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"product-dive__body\"\u003eThe S1-C comes apart into modular components: the frame, the two pontoons, the struts that join them and the running boards. Schiller gives assembly and disassembly as under 10 minutes without any specialized tools, and says the packed bike fits inside most SUVs and hatchbacks with no trailer and no external rack. At 87 lb (40 kg) complete, the parts move one at a time. That is the difference between a boat you plan a day around and a bike you throw in the car after work, and it is also why Schiller sells the struts and push pins separately: those are the pieces that come off and go back on every single ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cul class=\"product-dive__list\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eAssembly and disassembly in under 10 minutes, no specialized tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eFits inside most SUVs and hatchbacks, no trailer or external rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003e87 lb (40 kg) complete with pontoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eCompact modular components for seasonal storage between rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eLaunches from a beach, dock, marina ramp or yacht\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"feature-badges\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eUnder 10 min.\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eNo trailer\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eModular storage\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive__image\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/9341\/0393\/files\/Schiller_Bike_8.jpg?v=1708030562\" alt=\"Schiller S1-C water bike under way on open water\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-dive__body-wrap\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"product-dive__badge\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003ch3 class=\"product-dive__title\"\u003eSteering in the Handlebars, Power in the Pedals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"product-dive__body\"\u003eSchiller describes the ride as immediately familiar: steering comes through the handlebars, propulsion comes from pedaling, and the dual high-volume pontoons hold a platform stable enough for a first-time rider while staying responsive for an experienced cyclist. Schiller says most riders cruise comfortably within minutes with no prior watersport experience, and answers no when asked whether balancing is required. Pedals are custom units with a neoprene comfort strap, and the running boards you put your feet on between strokes are laser-etched stained bamboo. Water type is the one environmental question Schiller answers directly, and the answer is both: saltwater and freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cul class=\"product-dive__list\"\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eIntegrated steering through the handlebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eTwin-pontoon platform, no balancing required per Schiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eCustom pedals with a neoprene comfort strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eLaser-etched stained bamboo running boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli\u003eRated for saltwater and freshwater environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"feature-badges\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eHandlebar steering\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eStable platform\u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"feature-badge\"\u003eBamboo boards\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section--cream\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eColours, contents and spares\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eFour Colourways and a Parts Shelf Behind Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__lead\"\u003eSchiller names colour as a pair: the frame colour and the pontoon colour, written together. Four of the possible pairs are built, and they are the four you choose from here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"value-bar\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eWhite frame \/ White pontoons\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eBlue frame \/ White pontoons\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eBlue frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"value-bar__item\"\u003eBlack frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThree frame colours and two pontoon colours make six combinations on paper. Schiller builds four of them. A White frame with Gray-Black pontoons and a Black frame with White pontoons are not offered, so a blue frame is the only one you can order with either pontoon colour. Cross those four pairs with the Medium and Large frames and you have the eight ways this bike can arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA new S1-C includes stained bamboo running boards, a manual air pump and an accessory bag. Schiller also sells the wear parts on their own, and we stock them: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-outdrive\"\u003ecomplete outdrive assembly\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-pontoons-set-of-2\"\u003epontoons as a pair\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-pontoon-single\"\u003esingle pontoon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-struts-set-of-4\"\u003estruts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-push-pins-set-of-4\"\u003epush pins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-steering-cable-set-of-4\"\u003esteering cables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-pedals-set-of-2\"\u003epedals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schiller-running-boards-set-of-2\"\u003erunning boards\u003c\/a\u003e. Schiller publishes no bike-model or model-year fitment statement on any of those parts pages, so check your bike against the part before you order a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section__eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section__title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq__list\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhich frame size should I order?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eSchiller publishes a height and an inseam range for each frame. \u003cstrong\u003eMedium Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e: rider height 5 ft 2 in. to 5 ft 11 in. (157 cm to 180 cm), rider inseam 26 in. to 34 in. (66 cm to 86 cm), with the note best for riders 5 ft 7 in. and under. \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e: rider height 5 ft 9 in. to 6 ft 6 in. (173 cm to 198 cm), rider inseam 30 in. to 37 in. (76 cm to 94 cm), with the note recommended for riders 5 ft 9 in. and taller. The two ranges overlap from \u003cstrong\u003e5 ft 9 in. to 5 ft 11 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e, so riders in that band appear in both and Schiller's own guidance points them to the Large Frame. If your height and your inseam disagree, go with the inseam.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eI have seen a 6 ft cutoff for the large frame. Is that right?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eNo, and that label has been corrected on this page. Schiller's published range for the Large Frame starts at \u003cstrong\u003e5 ft 9 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e, not 6 ft. A 6 ft cutoff pushes riders between 5 ft 9 in. and 5 ft 11 in. onto the Medium Frame, which is the frame Schiller says is best for riders 5 ft 7 in. and under. If you are in that band and already ordered against the old label, contact us before your bike is built.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eHow fast does it go?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eSchiller publishes two different top speeds. Its S1-C product pages, including the specification block, say \u003cstrong\u003eOver 10 mph depending on conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its own FAQ repeats that riders can reach speeds over 10 mph depending on conditions. Its separate water bike page states a \u003cstrong\u003etop speed of 11.5 mph (18.5 kph)\u003c\/strong\u003e. We quote the product-page figure with its condition attached, because that is the number Schiller attaches to the bike you are buying. Both figures come from Schiller and we have asked them to reconcile the two. The same water bike page gives cruising speed as 4-6 mph.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhat is the rider weight capacity?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eSchiller's figure, word for word, is \u003cstrong\u003eUp to 300 lbs (136 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It appears in the specification block as rider capacity and again in the bullet list at the top of every S1-C page as supports riders up to 300 lbs. Schiller publishes no separate figure for a rider plus cargo, and no combined capacity for a second passenger.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eCan it be used in saltwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eYes. Asked that question directly, Schiller answers that the S1-C is engineered for both \u003cstrong\u003esaltwater and freshwater\u003c\/strong\u003e environments, and the specification block lists water compatibility as saltwater and freshwater. Schiller publishes no rinse or maintenance schedule after a saltwater ride, so we cannot quote one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhat guidance is there on waves, wind or life jackets?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eNone from Schiller, and we will not supply one on their behalf. Schiller's published material on the S1-C covers water type, rider capacity, speed, assembly and transport. It states no wave-height limit, no wind limit, no distance-from-shore guidance, no personal flotation device requirement and no minimum rider age. The absence of those limits is not a rating for any particular condition. If your decision depends on one of those points, ask us and we will put the question to Schiller in writing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eDo I need a trailer or a roof rack?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eNo. Schiller states the S1-C \u003cstrong\u003efits inside most hatchbacks and SUVs\u003c\/strong\u003e with no trailer and no external rack required. The bike weighs \u003cstrong\u003e87 lb (40 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e complete with pontoons and comes apart into modular components, so the pieces load individually. Schiller does not publish packed dimensions, so if your vehicle is a tight case, measure your cargo area and ask us to check it with Schiller before you order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eHow long does assembly take, and does it need tools?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder 10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no specialized tools. Schiller gives the same figure for disassembly. The pontoons attach to the frame through four struts held by push pins, both of which Schiller sells as spare parts, and a \u003cstrong\u003emanual air pump\u003c\/strong\u003e ships with the bike for inflating the pontoons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eCan a beginner ride it? Is balancing required?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eSchiller answers \u003cstrong\u003eno\u003c\/strong\u003e to the balancing question and credits the twin-pontoon platform with providing extremely stable support for first-time riders. On beginners it says most riders are comfortable within minutes, and that most cruise comfortably within minutes with no prior watersport experience. Steering is through the handlebars and power comes from pedaling, so the controls are the ones you already use on land.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhere can it be launched?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eSchiller lists \u003cstrong\u003eshorelines, docks, marina ramps or yachts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The outdrive is a raisable assembly, which is what makes a shallow beach launch workable. Schiller publishes no minimum water depth figure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhat colours can I get, and what happened to Yacht Blue?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eFour pairs, each naming the frame colour and the pontoon colour: \u003cstrong\u003eWhite frame \/ White pontoons\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBlue frame \/ White pontoons\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBlue frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBlack frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Yacht Blue was our own name for a blue bike and it appears nowhere in Schiller's catalogue, so we have retired it. It was also ambiguous, because Schiller builds two blue bikes that differ in pontoon colour. Ordering by the pair above tells us exactly which one to build.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eWhat comes with the bike?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eSchiller lists three items: \u003cstrong\u003estained bamboo running boards\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003emanual air pump\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eaccessory bag\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing else is listed as included, so treat a repair kit, a spare strut set or a pump upgrade as separate purchases.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cbutton type=\"button\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eIs there a warranty, and how long until it ships?\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/button\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer__inner\"\u003eSchiller publishes \u003cstrong\u003eno warranty terms\u003c\/strong\u003e on any of its product pages, so we do not state a warranty length here. Ask us before you order and we will get the current terms in writing from Schiller. On timing, Schiller's published note reads: current lead time is \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e for orders to ship, and \u003cstrong\u003e5-7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e for orders to be received once shipped. Schiller adds that each S1-C is prepared prior to shipment to confirm performance on arrival.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schiller","offers":[{"title":"Medium Frame \/ White frame \/ White pontoons","offer_id":67855222636646,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-WHT-M","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Frame \/ Black frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons","offer_id":67855222669414,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-BLK-M","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Frame \/ Blue frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons","offer_id":67855222702182,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-BLUGB-M","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Frame \/ White frame \/ White pontoons","offer_id":67855222734950,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-WHT-L","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Frame \/ Black frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons","offer_id":67855222767718,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-BLK-L","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Frame \/ Blue frame \/ Gray-Black pontoons","offer_id":67855222800486,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-BLUGB-L","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Frame \/ Blue frame \/ White pontoons","offer_id":67855222833254,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-BLUWH-M","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Frame \/ Blue frame \/ White pontoons","offer_id":67855222866022,"sku":"SCHILLER-S1C-BLUWH-L","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2231\/4342\/files\/SchillerSC1White-White-1.jpg?v=1793213641","url":"https:\/\/nartcart.shop\/products\/schiller-s1-c-water-bike","provider":"NartCart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}