Schwinn Mesa GS 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Mesa GS
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Mesa 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Knobby
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderWelded Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Schwinn Mesa GS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Burnt Orange and Black
- Kandy Blue and Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals details Resin Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSchwinn Comfort
Seat post extensionKalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust


Schwinn Mesa GS bike review

Schwinn produced the Mesa GS bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $469.95.
Mesa GS bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches) and 23 (inches).
Schwinn Mountain bike Mesa GS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Burnt Orange and Black and Kandy Blue and Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" knobby tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 36-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro levers braking system and Front: Formula aluminum, Rear: Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Mesa GS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 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 Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.