Schwinn Searcher Transit 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Searcher Transit
First production 1997
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Searcher Transit Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 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 Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula FM 11
Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex TP-18F
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
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 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Chin Haur CH-48
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-21
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Schwinn Searcher Transit Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeSchwinn

Other Specs of Schwinn Searcher Transit

Component group setsShimano Tourney TY-30
Available colors - Green
- purple
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-893
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 5901
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel


Schwinn Searcher Transit bike review

Schwinn produced the Searcher Transit bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $279.95.
Searcher Transit bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Schwinn Hybrid Searcher Transit can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and purple .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Kenda K-180 tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex TP-18F, 36-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Front: Formula FM 31, Rear: Formula FM 11 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Meng Jing steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Searcher Transit to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung MTS 309.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tourney TY-21, 28/38/48 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.