Schwinn R 5.0 1994 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model R 5.0
First production 1994
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn R 5.0 Parts   
Available Sizes - 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 60


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 20c Ritchey Road Force
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal M14A
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Custom-butted
Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame typeLugged Steel
Handlebar constructionSR Modelo Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSchwinn (inches)427 (inches) Alloy Adjustable
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainSedis Silent 8-speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 13 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn R 5.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type Butted
Tange Chromoly

Other Specs of Schwinn R 5.0

Component group setsShimano 105 STI
Available colors - Not found
Weight 23.0
Pedals detailsShimano 105
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extensionControl Tech Control Post


Schwinn R 5.0 bike review

Schwinn produced the R 5.0 bike in 1994 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,200.00.
R 5.0 bike is available in many sizes such as 52 , 54 , 56 , 58 and 60 .
Schwinn Road R 5.0 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 20c Ritchey Road Force tires while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M14A, 32-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 brakes, levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted material for the frame. SR Modelo Bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R 5.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Schwinn "427" alloy adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sedis Silent 8-speed chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.