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1996 Schwinn Express

Velopedia Archive ID 51574

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSchwinn
ModelExpress
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID51574
Original MSRP$319.95
ColorsBlack, teal
Sizes18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight30 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkSchwinn
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurSuntour FD-TP15, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetSR CW-XR15, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChromoly, 125 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 865A brakes, alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H83 sealed
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleSchwinn
SeatpostSteel, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAlloy, 36-hole
Spokes2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c MTB mixed tread
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.