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2004 Schwinn Rocket 2

Velopedia Archive ID 31285

Overview

Model year	2004
Brand	Schwinn
Model	Rocket 2
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	31285
Original MSRP	$769.99
Colors	White/Black
Sizes	16", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum, butted
Fork	Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum, single crown
Rear shock	Fox Vanilla Coil, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano SL-MC20
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	TruVativ Iso-Flow, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	TruVativ cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc brakes, Hayes HML-1 Mechanical Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange Seiki
Handlebar	Schwinn
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Schwinn Ride Tuned
Saddle	Schwinn Anatomic
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Formula aluminum disc, Q/R
Rims	Alex DM-18, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.