VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Schwinn S 10

Velopedia Archive ID 63846

Overview

Model year1997
BrandSchwinn
ModelS 10
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63846
Original MSRP$1,499.95
ColorsPolished/black
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Deluxe, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetWhite Industries Comp, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-96A clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsScott Pro Stock
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSchwinn Racing
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-51, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Rims CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho K kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 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 2, 2026.