20 years
20 years ago today I was in high school and broke. I was dreaming of 4X and DH bikes, but all I could afford was a 1997 Schwinn Moab A1. When I left for college, I pretty much quit mountain biking and over the years my Schwinn mutated into a commuter bike.







Part | Brand / Model | Options | Date |
---|---|---|---|
Frame | Schwinn Moab A1 | 21", 7005 alu, black/red | 17.04.1997 |
Fork | - | black (spray painted) | 2008 |
Stem | - | black | 23.04.2013 |
Bars | Specialized | black | 1997 |
Front brake lever | Shimano Deore | black | 2013 |
Front brakes | Shimano Deore | black | 2013 |
Rear brake lever | Shimano Deore | black | 2013 |
Rear brakes | Shimano Deore | black | 2013 |
Front hub | Shimano XT | grey :( | 06.03.2013 |
Front rim | Sun Rhyno Lite | black, 32H, 26" | 06.03.2013 |
Rear hub | Shimano LX | black | <2000 |
Rear rim | Sun Rhyno Lite | black, 32H, 26" | 11.02.2013 |
Cassette | - | single 16T | - |
Sprocket | Profile Imperial | black, 44T | 28.04.2013 |
Bottom bracket | Profile Euro | external, black | 01.04.2013 |
Cranks | Profile | black, 180mm | 04.03.2002 |
Pedals | - | black, plastic | 23.04.2013 |
Seat | MacNeil SL | black, pivotal | 02.01.2007 |
Seatpost | MacNeil 330 | black, pivotal | 2010 |
Headset | - | - | 17.04.1997 |
Front tire | Specialized Fatboy | 1.0 | <2013 |
Rear tire | Specialized Fatboy | 1.0 | <2013 |
Grips | Odi Longneck | red | - |
Spokes | - | grey :( | - |
The only parts remaining from the original complete bike are the headset (astonishingly!) and the frame.