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2004 Schwinn Rocket 3

Launched at $500

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New

$68

$30 to $98

Like new

$64

$29 to $93

Excellent

$61

$27 to $88

Good

$51

$23 to $74

Fair

$37

$17 to $54

For parts

$20

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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: Rocket
Model year: 2004
Category: Mountain
Frame material: aluminum
Sizes: S-16", M-17", L-19", XL-21"
Wheel size: 26
Launch MSRP (US): $500

Drivetrain

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

Build

Fork: SR / Suntour XCP-70 Magnesium bossless lowers, Coil / MCU Spring with friction damping, nitride stantions dual pre-load adjustment, bootless, 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-EF35
Saddle: Schwinn Anatomic 2-tone Narrow
Wheels: rims Alex double wall black anodized w/ CNC sidewalls, 32H; front hub Formula Alloy double sealed QR, 32H; rear hub Formula Alloy Cassette double sealed 8-speed QR, 32H; spokes Stainless steel 14 gauge
Cassette: SRAM 3.0 Eight speed index cassette 11-32
Crankset: TruVativ Iso-Flow alloy arms, 42-32-22 Cr-Mo rings (replaceable)
Seatpost: New Schwinn Ride-Tuned Alloy with forged alloy head 27.2 x 350mm
Shifters: Shimano ST-EF35-8 Rapid Fire
Handlebar: Schwinn Butted Alum. 20 mm Rise, 9 degree bend, 620 mm wide
Rear shock: Stratos SC1 Nitrogen + Coil-over spring w/ tuned spring rate, pre-load adjustment and hydraulic damping.
Travel rear mm: 89
Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio
Travel front mm: 100

Geometry

L: Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1078; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73
M: Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1059; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73
S: Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1034; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 74
XL: Chainstay mm: 426; Wheelbase mm: 1105; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73

Source: Schwinn's own schwinnbike.com product page captured 2003-10. Model year from the Year field; maker menu: Rocket. Frame: New 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. Bottom bracket: TruVativ sealed cartridge with chainline stabilizer 68 x 113 square taper. Chain: Shimano CN-IG51. Headset: Ritchey Threadless 1 1/8". Pedals: ATB Resin body, Boron steel axle, Steel cage, w/ toe clips & straps. Grips: Schwinn double density Krayton / Gel. Extras: Seat post water bottle mounting clamps. Colors: Schwinn Team Red / Tech Black. geometry columns S, M, L, XL keep the table's own size labels. MSRP $499.99 from the price block of the 2003-10 capture, inside the model year launch window.

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