1996 Schwinn S[9six]

npn · Jul 15, 2020

My latest addition. The biggest complains about these bikes were the components - namely the LX drive-train and the cane creek rear shock.

This one has a Fox rear shock and Tektro V-brakes I know don't seem original but you gotta love the colour!

I couldn't find much info on this bike here, so I'm glad to contribute at least only a bit

npn · Jul 15, 2020

I forgot to add - I picked it up for scraps. Not kidding! This guy was selling 3 bikes together not knowing anything about any of them. It's sad though... it must've been his father's given the kid was in his late 20s... and the sad part is that who knows what would happen with my bike collection. I wouldn't be surprised if they end up being sold as "buy one get 2 free" or something LOL... or maybe

Retro Spud · Jul 15, 2020

Here you go .... it’s a Schwinn alright with SweetSpot rear end

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=314524&start=80#p2816822

Retro Spud · Jul 15, 2020

Re:

Ref the spec you mention - the OEM shock was a Fox Alps with X-ray gripshift and cantilever brakes so your right someone’s dicked with the V brakes and shifters somewhat although there’s nothing wrong with LX as a groupset and to many buyers back in the day would have been aspirational

If you fancy a read of Ze German check out the brochure for this bike

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... n/Reviews/

And Al’s slightly older 95 version. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=408759&start=0

npn · Jul 17, 2020

I had found the German brochure before... Either way I'm surp not much chatter about this bike here. Schwinn was a reputable brand back in the day. I'll take my time and restore it. I actually like the design...

1996 Schwinn S[9six]

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