Schwinn SEARCHER EXPRESS 1997 VS Giant TWIST FREEDOM DX 2011 specs comparison

Schwinn Searcher Express

General Infos

Model	Searcher Express
Manufacturer	Schwinn
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- purple fade -Light blue
Sizes	- 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)
Sizes	- 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Lee Chi GL-1 Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Altus Front: Formula FM 21
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Aluminum
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Meng Jing Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Hsin Lung MTS 309
Headset size	1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
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 Searcher Express Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano AceraX
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	Schwinn

Other Specs of Schwinn Searcher Express

Component group sets	Shimano Altus
Pedals details	Victor VP-893
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Viscount 9401
Seat post extension	26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242

Giant Twist Freedom DX

General Infos

Model	Twist Freedom DX
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Anthracite and Red
Sizes	- Regular - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Kenda
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Nexus Levers Alloy Direct Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Nexus Front: Syncdrive Motor
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Alloy Double Wall
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy High Rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	46t Teeth Giant Pedal Plus
Gear shift levers	Shimano Nexus
Rear gear set	8-speed

Giant Twist Freedom DX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)	Not Available
Fork material	Single
Fork type	63 (millimeters) Travel Suntour

Other Specs of Giant Twist Freedom DX

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Alloy and Kraton Comfort Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Unity Comfort Groove Plus
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy MDU Suspension