Schwinn Searcher Express 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Searcher Express
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Searcher Express Parts   
Available Sizes - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi GL-1 Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Altus
Front: Formula FM 21
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMeng Jing Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung MTS 309
Headset size1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Schwinn Searcher Express Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeSchwinn

Other Specs of Schwinn Searcher Express

Component group setsShimano Altus
Available colors - Light blue
- purple fade
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-893
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 9401
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Schwinn Searcher Express bike review

Schwinn produced the Searcher Express bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $329.95.
Searcher Express bike is available in many sizes such as 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Schwinn Hybrid Searcher Express can be found in a few colors, among these colors Light blue and purple fade .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Kenda K-180 tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi GL-1 levers braking system and Front: Formula FM 21, Rear: Shimano Altus hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Meng Jing steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Searcher Express to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung MTS 309.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-71S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.