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2005 Schwinn Rocket Comp

Launched at $820

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$121

$55 to $173

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$115

$52 to $164

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$109

$49 to $156

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$91

$41 to $130

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$66

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For parts

$36

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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: 2005
Category: Mountain
Frame material: aluminum
Sizes: S-16", M-17", L-19", XL-21.5"
Wheel size: 26
Launch MSRP (US): $820

Drivetrain

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

Build

Fork: Manitou Axel Comp w/ Magnesium lowers, coil spring w/ pre-load adjust, FFD hydraulic damping, 120mm 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: Hayes MX-2 mechanical disc w/ 6" rotor (front and rear); levers Hayes HML-1 adjustable reach with compressionless housing
Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport w/ Comfort Zone
Wheels: rims WTB Speed Disc double wall anodized with stainless steel eyelets; front hub Quando Alloy Disc double sealed QR, 32H; rear hub Quando Alloy Disc Cassette double sealed 8-speed QR, 32H; spokes Stainless steel black coated 14 gauge
Cassette: SRAM Power Glide 8 speed index cassette 11-32
Crankset: TruVativ Iso-Flow alloy arms, 44-32-22 Cr-Mo rings (replaceable) w/ Power Spline BB interface
Seatpost: New Schwinn Ride-Tuned Alloy with forged alloy head 27.2 x 350mm
Shifters: Shimano SL-MC20 8 speed Rapid Fire
Handlebar: Schwinn Butted Alum. 20 mm Rise, 9 degree bend, 620 mm wide
Rear shock: Fox Vanilla Coil-over w/ tuned spring rate, nitrogen charged cylinder w/ floating piston, pre-load adjustment and hydraulic damping
Travel rear mm: 127
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore
Travel front mm: 120

Geometry

L 19": Chainstay mm: 427; Wheelbase mm: 1087; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73
M 17": Chainstay mm: 427; Wheelbase mm: 1059; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73.5
S 16": Chainstay mm: 427; Wheelbase mm: 1036; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 74
XL 21.5": Chainstay mm: 427; Wheelbase mm: 1115; Head angle deg: 70; 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 Full Suspension. Frame: New Schwinn Iso-Drive suspended BB 4-bar proprietary design with 5" rear travel, custom butted 7005 aluminum, fully sealed external cartridge bearing pivots, forged BB link and seat stay yoke, Zero Stack headset, forged dropouts with replaceable hanger. Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX E-Type top-pull. Bottom bracket: TruVativ Power Spline sealed cartridge 68 x 113 w/ chainline stabilizer. Chain: Shimano CN-IG51. Headset: FPD Threadless semi-integrated Aheadset 1 1/8". Pedals: Wellgo double sided clipless with cleats and reflectors. Grips: Schwinn dual density MTB. Extras: Seat post water bottle mounting clamps. Colors: Schwinn Red / Pewter. MSRP $819.99 from the price block of the 2004-08 capture, inside the model year launch window.

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