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 tire700 X 38c Schwinn Mixed Tread
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 246AP-1 Levers
Chang Star Alloy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H83 Sealed

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 119 (millimeters) Spindle
Three-piece Chromoly
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Alloy
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeSchwinn

Other Specs of Schwinn Transit

Component group setsShimano Tourney TY-22
Available colors - Black
- silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSchwinn
Seat post extension 25.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel


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.