Schwinn Transit 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Schwinn |
| Model | Transit |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Hybrid |
| Bike sub-category | Hybrid |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Schwinn Transit 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 tire | 700 X 38c Schwinn Mixed Tread |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Chang Star 246AP-1 Levers Chang Star Alloy Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H83 Sealed |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 119 (millimeters) Spindle Three-piece Chromoly |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quickshift |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 6-speed |
Schwinn Transit Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Schwinn |
Other Specs of Schwinn Transit
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Available colors | - Black - silver |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Schwinn |
| Seat post extension | 25.8 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
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Schwinn Transit bike review
Schwinn produced the Transit bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $259.95.
Transit bike is available in many sizes such as 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Schwinn Hybrid Transit can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and silver .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Schwinn Mixed Tread tires and 2.0mm straight gauge spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alloy, 36-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Chang Star alloy brakes, Chang Star 246AP-1 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Transit to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Alloy, 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 Quickshift gear shift levers.