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2008 Schwinn Transit

Launched at $1,850

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New

$350

$170 to $485

Like new

$332

$161 to $461

Excellent

$315

$153 to $436

Good

$262

$127 to $364

Fair

$192

$93 to $267

For parts

$105

$51 to $145

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

Overview

Brand
Schwinn
Model family
Transit
Model year
2008
Category
Hybrid · electric
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
Men's 19", Women's 17"
Wheel size
700c
Launch MSRP (US)
$1,850

Drivetrain

Speeds
3
Hub gears
3
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
Rigid hi-ten unicrown
Stem
Alloy Adjustable, 55 degree movement with 180mm quill insertion and removable cap
Tires
Kenda 700C x 35 smooth rolling
Brakes
front Alloy Linear Pull; rear Shimano Coaster hub brake; levers Alloy (front only)
Saddle
Velo Plush comfort
Wheels
rims Alloy 36H, black with CNC sidewalls; front hub Schwinn Mini Motor with alloy shell, 24v, 250 watts; rear hub Shimano, 3-speed with coaster brake; spokes Stainless steel 13 gauge
Cassette
Shimano 18t
Crankset
Alloy
Seatpost
Alloy suspension with Micro-Adjust head, 27.2 x 300mm
Shifters
Shimano Revo twist shifter
Handlebar
Tourist-style, alloy

Motor and battery

Motor
Schwinn Mini Motor with alloy shell, 24v, 250 watts

Source: Schwinn's own schwinnbike.com model page captured 2008-08. Model year from the page title; maker menu: Electric > 2008 Transit. Frame: Schwinn aluminum. Low step thru Women's. Bottom bracket: VP semi-cartridge bolt type, JIS square taper. Chain: KMC Z410, grey. Headset: VP threaded, sealed. Pedals: nylon body with dual density inserts. Grips: Krayton comfort. Extras: Rear alloy rack with integrated battery carrier and patented Plug-N-Drive system, front and rear full wrap fenders, alloy kick stand and handlebar mounted bell. Battery: Schwinn lithium polymer 10 AH battery, charger. Colors: M - Charcoal, W - White. MSRP $1849.99 from the price block of the 2008-08 capture, inside the model year launch window.

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