Schwinn S96.1 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model S96.1
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn S96.1 Parts   
Available Sizes - 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Schwinn Moab Trail Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Schwinn Moab Leader Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar construction Butted 170g
Alloy
Handlebar extenderAlloy
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn S96.1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Schwinn S96.1

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Polished
Weight 25.25
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-96A
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSchwinn Racing
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Zoom Microset


Schwinn S96.1 bike review

Schwinn produced the S96.1 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.95.
S96.1 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Schwinn Mountain bike S96.1 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Schwinn Moab Leader kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR18, 32-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Alloy, butted 170g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this S96.1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.