Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1994 Schwinn R 5.0

Velopedia Archive ID 17201

Overview

Model year	1994
Brand	Schwinn
Model	R 5.0
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	17201
Original MSRP	$1,200.00
Sizes	52, 54, 56, 58, 60
Weight	23 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Lugged steel
Frame material	Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted
Fork	Tange chromoly, butted

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano 105 STI
Shifters	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano 105
Rear derailleur	Shimano 105
Crankset	Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 13 teeth
Chain	Sedis Silent 8-speed
Pedals	Shimano 105 (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano 105 brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	SR Modelo Bend
Stem	Schwinn "427" alloy adjustable
Saddle	Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seatpost	Control Tech Control Post

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano 105SC
Rims	Sun Metal M14A, 32-hole
Front tire	700 x 20c Ritchey Road Force
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	560 mm
Head-tube angle	74°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	400 mm
Wheelbase	977 mm
Fork offset / rake	35 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.