Schwinn Frontier GS 1998 Technical specs and features
Brand | Schwinn |
Model | Frontier GS |
First production | 1998 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Schwinn Frontier GS Parts |
Available Sizes | - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm) - 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm) - 23 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) - womens 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Knobby |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Tektro Aluminum Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Formula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Schwinn Frontier GS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Oversize Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Schwinn |
Other Specs of Schwinn Frontier GS
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Available colors | - Mirror green - red and red Fade |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Schwinn Comfort |
Seat post extension | Aluminum |
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Schwinn produced the Frontier GS bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $279.95.
Frontier GS bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 16 (inches), womens 19 (inches) and womens 21 (inches).
Schwinn Mountain bike Frontier GS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Mirror green and red and red Fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" knobby tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Tektro aluminum brakes, Shimano Altus levers braking system and Front: Formula aluminum, Rear: Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Frontier GS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" 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.