Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2006 Schwinn Rocket

Velopedia Archive ID 11430

Overview

Model year	2006
Brand	Schwinn
Model	Rocket
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	11430
Original MSRP	$499.99
Colors	Gloss Black / Dark Red
Sizes	16", 17", 19", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	RST Gila T6, 100mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum, single crown
Rear shock	RST-22 coil spring, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	SRAM SX-4
Front derailleur	SRAM 3.0, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	SRAM SX5
Crankset	Truvativ X-Flow, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Truvativ cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51
Pedals	Resin body/steel cage

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro aluminum linear-pull brakes, Tektro aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless FPD
Handlebar	6061 T6 aluminum
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Schwinn Ride Tuned
Saddle	WTB Speed V Sport
Seatpost	Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: JoyTech aluminum, Rear: JoyTech aluminum cassette
Rims	Alex PC19, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB Velociraptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

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