VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Schwinn S[96].40

Velopedia Archive ID 59671

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSchwinn
ModelS[96].40
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID59671
Original MSRP$999.95
Sizes17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel/welded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted, chromoly rear triangle
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockCane Creek AD-4, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX/Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetSR CW-CM35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAlloy
Handlebar extensionsAlloy
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SeatpostKalloy alloy, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95"
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 / rake38.1 mm

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