Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 66459
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Schwinn |
| Model | Frontier GS |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 66459 |
| Original MSRP | $279.95 |
| Colors | Green, Hotwire |
| Sizes | 13", 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Schwinn |
| Fork material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney TY-21, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Chin Haur CH-48, 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-893 |
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi GL-1 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Chin Haur CH90 |
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| Handlebar | Meng Jing steel |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Hsin Lung MTS 309 |
| Saddle | Viscount 9708 |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-200, 26.6 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Formula FM 31 |
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| Rims | Alex VP-20, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-849 |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 576.6 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1051.6 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 35.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.