VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Schwinn S[96].10

Velopedia Archive ID 52316

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSchwinn
ModelS[96].10
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID52316
Original MSRP$2,089.95
ColorsPolished, red
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-4R, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-96A (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAlloy, butted 170g
Handlebar extensionsAlloy
StemTahoma alloy
SaddleSchwinn Racing
SeatpostZoom Microset, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR18, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Schwinn Moab Leader kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Schwinn Moab Trail kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.