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2005 Schwinn Rocket

Launched at $500

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New

$74

$33 to $105

Like new

$70

$32 to $100

Excellent

$66

$30 to $95

Good

$55

$25 to $79

Fair

$40

$18 to $58

For parts

$22

$10 to $32

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

Overview

Brand
Schwinn
Model family
Rocket
Model year
2005
Category
Mountain
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
S-16", M-17", L-19", XL-21.5"
Wheel size
26
Launch MSRP (US)
$500

Drivetrain

Speeds
8
Groupset
Shimano Alivio
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false
Total gears
24

Build

Fork
RST Gila T5 w/ Aluminum lowers, Coil / MCU spring, pre-load adjust, 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 SCD-5 Linear Pull w/ 60mm MC pads, linear springs and Self-Centering device (front and rear); levers Shimano ST-EF29
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport w/ Comfort Zone
Wheels
rims Alex PC19 double wall with ground sidewall; front hub Joy Tech Alloy double sealed QR, 32H; rear hub Joy Tech Alloy Cassette double sealed 8-speed QR, 32H; spokes Stainless steel 14 gauge
Cassette
SRAM 830 eight-speed index cassette 11-32
Crankset
TruVativ X-Flow alloy arms, 42-32-22 Cr-Mo rings
Seatpost
Schwinn Ride-Tuned Alloy with cold-forged alloy head 27.2 x 350mm
Shifters
Shimano ST-EF29-8 Rapid Fire
Handlebar
Schwinn Butted Alum. 20 mm Rise, 9 degree bend, 620 mm wide
Rear shock
RST-22 coil spring, hydraulic damping, floating piston Spring size S-500 lbs, M-600 lbs, L-700 lbs, XL-800 lbs
Travel rear mm
89
Rear derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Travel front mm
100

Source: Schwinn's own schwinnbike.com product page captured 2004-08. Model year from the Year field; maker menu: 2005 Mountain Bike Full Suspension. Frame: Schwinn Iso-Drive suspended BB 4-bar proprietary design with 3.5" rear travel, custom drawn 7005 aluminum, fully sealed cartridge bearing pivots, forged dropouts with replaceable hanger. Front derailleur: Shimano C-101, 31.8 clamp-on. Bottom bracket: TruVativ sealed cartridge with chainline stabilizer 68 x 113 square taper. Chain: Shimano CN-IG51. Headset: FPD Threadless 1 1/8". Pedals: ATB Resin body, Boron steel axle, Steel cage, w/ toe clips & straps. Grips: Schwinn double density Kraton / Gel. Extras: Seat post water bottle mounting clamps. Colors: Cobalt Blue / Tek Grey. MSRP $499.99 from the price block of the 2004-08 capture, inside the model year launch window.

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