VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1994 Schwinn Sidewinder

Velopedia Archive ID 15425

Overview

Model year1994
BrandSchwinn
ModelSidewinder
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID15425
Original MSRP$230.00
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight30 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkHi-tensile steel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY30/TY31 top-mount w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano Tourney
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney 30
CranksetSR CFC-T405, 28/38/48 teeth
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano UG-50
PedalsVictor VP-872

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi alloy brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarSteel MTB
StemSteel MTB
SaddleSchwinn Comfort
SeatpostSteel

Wheels & tires

HubsSteel
RimsAlloy, 36-hole
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" MTB, Rear: 26 x 1.95"
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm

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