Schwinn Sierra Tandem 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Sierra Tandem
First production 2008
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Cruiser
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Sierra Tandem Parts   
Available Sizes - XSW/M - 14/18 (inches)
- MW/L - 16/20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.9 (inches) Smooth Rolling All Weather Touring
Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Smooth Rolling All Weather Touring
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Hayes MX-2 Mechanical With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesQuando Alloy Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Speed Disc
Spoke nipples typeCP Brass
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHi-Ten
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FPD Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 48-38-28 Teeth
TruVativ Five D
Gear shift leversSRAM SX4
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Sierra Tandem Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SR Suntour FD-XCM208
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM SX4
Fork material Alloy Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RST Gila Plus T6

Other Specs of Schwinn Sierra Tandem

Component group setsComfort Mix
Available colors - Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsNylon
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort Tuned Super Soft
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension 35 (millimeters)


Schwinn Sierra Tandem bike review

Schwinn produced the Sierra Tandem bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
Sierra Tandem bike is available in many sizes such as XSW/M - 14/18 (inches) and MW/L - 16/20 (inches).
Schwinn Tandem Sierra Tandem can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.90" Smooth Rolling All Weather Touring tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB Speed Disc, 32-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Hayes MX-2 Mechanical with 6" rotor brakes, Tektro alloy levers braking system and Quando alloy disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Aluminum material for the frame. Hi-Ten high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Sierra Tandem to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Five D, 48-38-28 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM SX4 gear shift levers.