The Project KOM (King of the Mountains) bike was the top Schwinn model for 1988 and was done up in the ever-patriotic red, white and blue paint scheme. Nicely lugged Tange Prestige frame with a pretty much straight up Shimano Deore XT build kit. Nothing super trick, just a well built, solid bike.
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Frame |
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Tange Prestige Cro-Moly |
Fork |
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Cro-Moly |
Rear Shock |
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NA |
Rims |
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Araya RM 20 black |
Hubs |
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Shimano Deore XT 6 speed cassette |
Spokes |
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DT Stainless Steel 3 cross |
Tires |
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Matrix Connection |
Pedals |
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Shimano Deore XT |
Crank |
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Shimano Deore XT FC-M730, Biopace rings |
Chain |
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Shimano HG |
Rear Cogs |
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Shimano cassette 6 speed |
Bottom Bracket |
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Shimano |
Front Derailleur |
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Shimano Deore XT |
Rear Derailleur |
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Shimano Deore XT |
Shifters |
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Shimano Deore XT 6 speed thumb shifters |
Handlebars |
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Tange Prestige |
Stem |
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Schwinn, internal roller |
Headset |
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Shimano Deore XT |
Brake set |
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Shimano Deore XT cantilever front, U brake rear |
Brake levers |
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Shimano Deore XT 4 finger |
Saddle |
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San Marco |
Seat Post |
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Suntour |
Colors |
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Red/White/Blue |
Size |
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17" |
Serial # | B886333 |
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"Ive seen mountain bike rides transform people not just their bodies but their way of thinking. Their spirit." Charlie Cunningham