1986 Schwinn Mountain Bike Catalog

Original text and images of the 1986 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices (if any), are as written in 1986.

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Schwinn Cimmaron

Created for the biker who sees a paved road as a point of departure.

1986 schwinn cimarron

Created for the biker who sees a paved road as a point of departure.

Specifications

  • Frame sizes: 18", 20", 21", 22", 23".
  • Frame material: 4130 chrome-moly with fork crown and forged double eyelet dropouts.
  • Fork: Tange unicrown, 4130 chrome-moly with crown and forged double eyelet droupouts.
  • Frame geometry: head angle 70°, seat angle 70°, wheelbase 1085mm(42 3/4").
  • Braze-ons: Double water bottle, front "lowrider" and rear carrier bosses, top tube and bottom bracket cable guides.
  • Headset: Tange TR 2000 ALG, Alloy, needle bearings with seals.
  • Crankset: Shimano 600EX Biopace, 175mm, 28-38-48T, forged alloy with sealed mechanism, chrome-moly axle.
  • Derailleurs: front- Shimano Deore XT, rear-Shimano Deore XT, lever- Shimano Deore XT.
  • Pedals: SunTour XC II with sealed mechanism and chrome-moly axle.
  • Chain: Shimano Uniglide,silver.
  • Freewheel: Shimano 600UG, Silver, 14-17-20-24-28-32T.
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore XT cantilevers and levers.
  • Handlebars: Nito aluminum, 50mm rise, 68mm width.
  • Stem: SunTour XC.
  • Hubs: SunTour XC, alloy, small flange, QR, sealed bearing.
  • Rims: Araya RM-25, hard anodized, 26" x 1.75"
  • Tires: Schwinn Terra, 26" x 2.0", skinside.
  • Spokes: DT, stainless, 14 GA.
  • Saddle: San Marco 371-2, leather.
  • Seat Post: SunTour Superbe, 26.6mm x 200mm
  • Colors: Seafoam.
  • Weight:(21" frame) 29 lbs.

Schwinn High Sierra

The All Terrain Bike designed to cover terrain other bikes will never see.

1986 schwinn high sierra

Specifications

  • Frame sizes: 18", 20", 21", 22", 23".
  • Frame material: 4130 chrome-moly tri caliber main tubes, 4130 chrome-moly, forged double eyelet dropouts.
  • Fork: Unicrown, 4130 chrome-moly with fork crown, oversized fork blades and forged double eyelet droupouts.
  • Frame geometry:(21" frame) head angle 70°, seat angle 70°, wheelbase 1094mm(44").
  • Braze-ons: Double water bottle, front "lowrider" and rear carrier bosses, top tube and bottom bracket cable guides.
  • Headset: Tange SE II, steel, with seals.
  • Crankset: SR FXC-T 310, 175mm, 28-38-48T, /forged alloy with hatta sealed mechanism, chrome-moly axle.
  • Derailleurs: front- SunTour XC, rear- SunTour XC, lever- SunTour Micro Lite.
  • Pedals: Victor HT-A-10 with chrome-moly axle.
  • Chain: Nickel/black.
  • Freewheel: SunTour PT6000, 14-16-19-24-28-32T.
  • Brakes: SunTour XC Sport roller cam brakes and levers.
  • Handlebars: SR aluminum, 50mm rise, 680 width.
  • Stem: SR MTS101C, Slighshot with chrome moly stem.
  • Hubs: SR MTH-300SD, alloy, small flange, sealed bearing.
  • Rims: Araya 7X(N), 26" x 1.5"
  • Tires: Schwinn Terra, 26" x 2.0", skinside.
  • Spokes: stainless, 14 GA.
  • Saddle: Viscount terra, suede.
  • Seat Post: SR CRE-100, 26mm x 230mm
  • Colors: Sahara bronze with sable brown ivory with chocolate.
  • Weight:(21" frame) 30 lbs.

Schwinn Sierra

Engineered to take the path of greatest resistance!

1986 schwinn sierra

Specifications

  • Frame sizes: 18", 20", 21", 22", 23".
  • Frame material: 4130 chrome-moly doubled-butted main tubes, 4130 chrome-moly stays, forged double eyelet dropouts.
  • Fork: Unicrown, 4130 chrome-moly with oversized fork blades and forged double eyelet droupouts.
  • Frame geometry:(21" frame) head angle 70°, seat angle 70°, wheelbase 1094mm(43").
  • Braze-ons: water bottle, front and rear carrier bosses, top tube and bottom bracket cable guides.
  • Headset: Schwinn designed.
  • Crankset: SR SXC-T 310, 175mm, 28-38-48T, forged alloy with chrome-moly axle.
  • Derailleurs: front- Shimano 204GS, rear- Shimano 523GS, lever- Shimano AT-50.
  • Pedals: SR-518C, platform with chrome-moly axle.
  • Chain: Nickel/black.
  • Freewheel: Shimano Z, silver, 14-17-21-26-32T.
  • Brakes: Shimano AT-50 cantilevers and levers.
  • Handlebars: Chrome-moly, 50mm rise, 680 width.
  • Stem: SR MTS100, Slighshot with chrome moly stem.
  • Hubs: Sansin AX-10A, alloy, large flange, sealed mechanism.
  • Rims: Araya 7C, 26" x 1.75"
  • Tires: Sierra, 26" x 2.125", skinside.
  • Spokes: Zine plated, 14 GA.
  • Saddle: Viscount terra.
  • Seat Post: SR CTE-110, 26mm x 190mm
  • Colors: Sebring red with white trim black chrome.
  • Weight:(21" frame) 31 lbs.

Schwinn Mirada

1986 schwinn mirada

The streets will never feel quite the same.

1986 schwinn mirada

Specifications

  • Frame sizes: Mens-18", 21", 23", Ladies- 17", 19".
  • Frame material: 4130 chrome-moly main tubes, forged double eyelet dropouts.
  • Fork: Hi-Tensile steel with semi sloping crown and forged double eyelet droupouts.
  • Frame geometry:(21" frame) head angle 70°, seat angle 70°, wheelbase 1094mm(43").
  • Braze-ons: Bottle bosses, cable guides, rear carrier bosses.
  • Headset: Schwinn designed.
  • Crankset: Sugino TVP, 170mm, 28-38-48T, forged alloy arms with chrome-moly axle.
  • Derailleurs: front- Shimano 204GS, rear- Shimano 522GS, lever- Shimano AT-50.
  • Pedals: SR-513C, platform with chrome-moly axle.
  • Chain: Black.
  • Freewheel: Shimano Z, 14-17-21-26-32T.
  • Brakes: Dia-compe 981 cantilevers and 281 levers.
  • Handlebars: Chrome-moly, 110mm rise, 680mm width.
  • Stem: SR MTS120C, with chrome moly stem.
  • Hubs: Sansin ET-MT, alloy, large flange, sealed mechanism.
  • Rims: Weinmann 420, 26" x 1.5"
  • Tires: Cheng Shin, 26" x 1.5", skinside.
  • Spokes: Zine plated, 14 GA.
  • Saddle: Vinyl tourist saddle with springs.
  • Seat Post: Steel, chrome plated, 26.4mm x 12"/li>
  • Colors: Sahara bronze, glacier blue.
  • Weight:(21" frame) Mens - 31 lbs., Ladies- 31 lbs.

Schwinn Mesa Runner

1986 schwinn mesa runner

We put a lot of value in a bike that can take you almost anywhere.

1986 schwinn mesa runner women

Specifications

  • Frame sizes: Mens-18", 21", 23", Ladies- 17", 19".
  • Frame material: Hi-tensile steel with double eyelet dropouts.
  • Fork: Hi-Tensile steel with forged double eyelet droupouts.
  • Frame geometry:(21" frame) head angle 70°, seat angle 70°, wheelbase 1094mm(43").
  • Braze-ons: Mens-Bottle bosses, cable guides, rear carrier bosses.
  • Headset: Schwinn designed.
  • Crankset: Sugino #5 FE-RB, 170mm, 36-48T, forged alloy arms with chrome-moly axle.
  • Derailleurs: front- Shimano 202, rear- Shimano 501GS, lever- Shimano AT-30.
  • Pedals: SR-513C, platform with boron axle.
  • Chain: Black.
  • Freewheel: Shimano Z, 14-17-21-26-32T.
  • Brakes: Siera 880 alloy cantilevers and 380 A levers.
  • Handlebars: Steel, 105mm rise, 680mm width.
  • Stem: Delta aluminum alloy.
  • Hubs: Steel, chrome plated.
  • Rims: Weinmann 420, 26" x 1.5"
  • Tires: Cheng Shin, 26" x 1.5", gumwall.
  • Spokes: Zine plated, 14 GA.
  • Saddle: Vinyl tourist saddle with springs.
  • Seat Post: Steel, chrome plated, mens - 25.4mm x 12" ladies - 25.6mm x 12"
  • Colors: Ensign blue, red.
  • Weight:(21" frame) Mens - 31 lbs., Ladies- 33 lbs.
1986 schwinn mountain bike catalog parts page

Within the last few years, watching the continuing popularity of biking as both a sport and leisure activity has been inspiring. But the most interesting phenomenon, by far, has been the emergence of the All Terrain Bike.

The All Terrain Bike is rapidly becoming America's favorite bike, and not without significant reason. Certainly the most obvious, and not the least important feature of the All Terrain Bike if the position in which the biker rides.

No longer does he have to bow to the demands of the bent handlebar in order to experience racing-like performance. From this new position the rider can appreciate three other gratifying features.

First, the All Terrain bike is comfortable, padded saddles, cushioned grips, wide tires, and upright handlebars make sure the bike and not the rider takes the abuses of the road.

Second, the All Terrain Bike is versatile. Thanks to its remarkable strength and light weight, the same bike you ride to work can now be the bike you take to the country on weekends.

Third, the All Terrain Bike is durable, frames are strong. Fat tires are less likely to go flat on city streets. Components are protected from the elements by seals to assure low maintenance. In short, the All Terrain Bike is an incredible machine that can turn your energy into precise and invigorating motion. All that remains is choosing the right All Terrain Bike for you.

How to choose an All Terrain Bike

First, consider how you want to use your All Terrain Bike. If you intend to do serious back country riding, choose a Touring Model. Touring bikes have brazed on fittings for accessories like bag racks and water bottles. The High Sierra and Cimarron are designed to durability standards with lightweight materials that give you longer rides with less effort.

If you ride to work or if you want a bike for regular exercise, choose a commuter model like the Mirada. It's lighter in weight than most touring bikes and has thinner high pressure tires for less rolling resistance.

For an occasional trip or leisurely ride get one of the Sports and Leisure models. Their upright position and cushioned saddle offer the most comfort, and they are easiest to handle. No matter what bike you choose, you'll be glad it's a Schwinn.

Why Schwinn All Terrain Bikes

Schwinn, as a company, has a uniquely ambitious dedication to unqualified excellence in engineering. To that end, theyhave included in their team of designers, the racers who ride Schwinn bikes in competition. To these racers, how a bike performs is the winning edge.

Their contribution, along with all the contributions of the Schwinn engineers has been invaluable in turning the All Terrain Bike into the performance machine that it is.

When your Authorized Schwinn Dealer adds his professional experience in helping you select the right bike, he has a very confident feeling, one that remains while he stands behind your bike long after you've ridden it away.

See your nearest Authorized Scheinn Dealer Soon.

"Ride with the Trend."


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