Schwinn SEARCHER EXPRESS 1997 VS Giant TWIST FREEDOM DX 2011 specs comparison
Schwinn Searcher Express
General InfosModel | Searcher Express |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AltusFront: Formula FM 21 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
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) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Altus |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-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 CrownHi-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) DiameterKalloy SP-242 |

Giant Twist Freedom DX
General InfosModel | 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 LeversAlloy Direct Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano NexusFront: Syncdrive Motor |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlloy 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 TeethGiant 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) TravelSuntour |
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) DiameterAlloy MDU Suspension |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Searcher Express bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Searcher Express Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Twist Freedom DX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Twist Freedom DX Hybrid here