VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Schwinn Sidewinder

Velopedia Archive ID 56058

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSchwinn
ModelSidewinder
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID56058
Original MSRP$299.95
ColorsBlack, burgandy
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight29.25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkSchwinn
Fork materialHi-tensile steel
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, 124.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesAlloy cantilever 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 tire26 x 1.95" MTB tread
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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