Frame and Fork
The Schwinn Cruiser Supreme's frame and fork both consist of hi-tensile steel. The bike frame features a classic 1933 camel back design with kickstand, fender and rack mounts. The fork, which is the piece that attaches the front wheel to the frame and steers the bike, is a unicrown fork that includes rack mounts.
Drivetrain
The bike's drivetrain consists of the pedals, cranks and bottom bracket. In the case of the Schwinn Cruiser Supreme, the bottom bracket is a single piece, 24 treads per inch. You can use any type of pedal as long as they are compatible with the attachments.
Derailleur and Shifters
The derailleur is the part that changes the gears, while the shifters are the hand controls used to adjust or shift the gears. The Schwinn Cruiser Supreme features a Shimano Tourney TY-30 derailleur and Shimano Revo 7-speed shifters.
Wheels
The Schwinn Cruiser Supreme wheels feature alloy rims and hubs. The rim's circumference is 26 inches and it is 2.125 inches wide. Both the rims and hubs have 36 holes.
Brakes and Handlebars
The Schwinn Classic Cruiser Supreme's steel handlebars are outfitted with ProMax alloy brake levers. The levers are four finger levers with Kraton inserts for easier gripping. The handlebar stem is phantom alloy.
Other
A number of other parts can be part of the Schwinn Cruiser Supreme, although they are optional. The bike originally featured a Schwinn Classic padded dual spring saddle, but any compatible saddle is another option. Other extras include a feather-style chain guard and the Schwinn Phantom Grips, the latter from the Classic bicycle accessory line.
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Ryn Gargulinski is a writer, artist and performer whose journalism career began in 1991. Credits include two illustrated books, "Bony Yoga" and "Rats Incredible"; fitness, animal, crime, general news and features for various publications; and several awards. She holds a Master of Arts in English literature and folklore and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing with a French minor from Brooklyn College.
