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2005 Schwinn Mesa GS

Launched at $440

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$65

$29 to $93

Like new

$62

$28 to $88

Excellent

$58

$26 to $83

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$49

$22 to $70

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$36

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$19

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From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand: Schwinn
Model family: Mesa
Model year: 2005
Category: Mountain
Frame material: aluminum
Sizes: S (15"), M (17"), L (19"), XL (21")
Wheel size: 26
Launch MSRP (US): $440

Drivetrain

Speeds: 8
Groupset: Shimano Deore
Chainrings: 3
Electronic: false
Total gears: 24

Build

Fork: Answer / Manitou SIX w/ Reverse Arch Aluminum lowers, Coil / MCU spring, pre-load adjust, Microlube grease port and mini-boots, 100mm travel
Stem: Schwinn Ride-Tuned TIG welded threadless, 10 degree rise with forged front load cap
Tires: WTB 26" x 2.1" Velociraptor Front and Rear specific tread pattern
Brakes: Tektro Linear Pull w/ 64mm MC pads and linear springs (front and rear); levers Shimano ST-EF29-8
Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport w/ Comfort Zone
Wheels: rims Jalco double wall alloy w/ CNC "SSD" sidewalls to improve wet braking, 32H; front hub JY Alloy Weather Sealed w/ alloy QR; rear hub JY Alloy Weather Sealed Cassette 8-speed QR, 32H; spokes Stainless steel 14 gauge
Cassette: SRAM Power Glide 8-speed cassette 11-32
Crankset: TruVativ X-Flow alloy arms, 42-32-22 Cr-Mo rings
Seatpost: Forged Alloy Ride Tuned, micro adjust 26.8 x 350
Shifters: Shimano ST-EF29-8 Easy-Fire
Handlebar: Butted Alum. 20 mm Rise, 9 degree bend, 620 mm wide
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore
Travel front mm: 100

Geometry

XXL 23: Chainstay mm: 424; Wheelbase mm: 1105; Head angle deg: 71.5; Seat angle deg: 73
L (19"): Chainstay mm: 424; Wheelbase mm: 1059; Head angle deg: 71.5; Seat angle deg: 73
M (17"): Chainstay mm: 424; Wheelbase mm: 1029; Head angle deg: 71.5; Seat angle deg: 73
S (15"): Chainstay mm: 424; Wheelbase mm: 1011; Head angle deg: 71.5; Seat angle deg: 74
XL (21"): Chainstay mm: 424; Wheelbase mm: 1080; Head angle deg: 71.5; Seat angle deg: 73

Source: Schwinn's own schwinnbike.com product page captured 2004-08. Model year from the Year field; maker menu: 2005 Mountain Bike Hardtail. Frame: N'Litened Gold Label Custom Drawn Aluminum alloy Off-Road Ride-Tuned geometry, Zero Stack head tube, 3x gussets, sloping top tube, wishbone Epicenter seat stays, replaceable der. hanger, disc brake mount, rack and WB fittings. Front derailleur: SR / Suntour XCC-202 31.8 dual pull. Bottom bracket: TruVativ sealed cartridge square taper 68 x 113 w/ chainline stabilizer. Chain: Shimano CN-IG51. Headset: FPD Threadless semi-integrated Aheadset 1 1/8". Pedals: ATB Resin body, Boron steel axle, Steel cage, Toe-clip adaptable. Grips: Schwinn double density Kraton / Gel. Colors: Chalk / Shale. geometry columns XXL 23 keep the table's own size labels. MSRP $439.99 from the price block of the 2004-08 capture, inside the model year launch window.

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