1995 Schwinn Sidewinder: Any Info?
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1995 Schwinn Sidewinder: Any Info?
I just got a 1995 Schwinn Sidewinder for free an am wondering if any body knows anything about these bikes? I'm assuming it is a '95 since it has a "100th Anniversary 1895-1995" sticker near the bottom bracket. It's a bike shop Schwinn, CroMoly frame and "Bomb Proof" Cromoly fork with Shimano Altus 7spd drive train.
Any info about these bikes would be appreciated!
Any info about these bikes would be appreciated!
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03-16-08, 08:11 PM
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https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...nder&Type=bike
Probably a 96
Probably a 96
03-16-08, 08:17 PM
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Looks like it might be a 1996... https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...nder&Type=bike
A couple steps above a department store bike...
Edit: Okay, I took too long replying...
A couple steps above a department store bike...
Edit: Okay, I took too long replying...
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Depending on what you wanted to do with it, it certainly could be a useful bike. Looks like a good candidate for urban assault with slick tires
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I'm currently turning it in to a touring bike that will double as a commuter. I've already put on drop bars and hope to get trekking bars some time soon. I need to get a new freewheel, new brake and shifter cables, and a cheap front dérailleur. After that I hope to get a rack put on the front to carry panniers.
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I have the same bike and love it. I use every day to get to and from class. I also go on bike trips with it. I take it offroading sometimes. I biked throw sand with no problem over the weekend. I have bin using mine for years. I had gotten a Slip stream GT and was using it while this bike sat in the garage for a few years. Last Year in October the GT got stolen, So I had to go back to this bike. I just had to fix a flat and the bike worked with no problems. I would say it is a good bike.
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I have one of the 100 year anniversary models and I love it! I use it as a urban hauler/ shopping bike and pulling a trailer. I put a diffrent set of rims on it, with a 8 speed cassette and I am going to swap out the triple crankset for a 40/28t crankset. The bike has been very little trouble. I have replaced everything on it, installed friction shifters, and it one very sweet commuter/urban assault bike!
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