Brian C’s 1999 Homegrown Factory Suspension

[john]

Here’s Brian’s daily driver. Note the cool Schwinn stuff hanging around in the background.

Here’s Brian’s daily driver. Note the cool Schwinn stuff hanging around in the background.

[williemach]

Hey Brian,

What type of rear shock is that on the frame? My old Rock Shox deluxe is leaking oil and I figure it’s time for an upgrade. Will any shock do or is there specific ones I need to purchase?

[CTB]

That appears to be a Cane Creek AD5, 10, or 12. Can’t tell with the cover.

[williemach]

Does anyone know the exact measurements of the rear shock? My Judy Deluxe is leaking oil and squeaks pretty well when it’s compressing. I checked around with CTB’s post about the Cane Creek and my suspicion is that it’s a 6.5 x 1.5 specification. Can someone confirm? Also, if they know where to get decent replacements?

[redtomatoman]

That is a cane creek ad-12. These are great air shocks and can be rebuilt in less than 1 hour at home for about $20 with a kit from cane creek.

[CUatTheEnd]

Love mine and everything is still bone stock!

[sandwich]

anybody know what the travel is on these frames?  I’m curiously looking at a factory suspension but I’d love to know what travel was like.  Typically sweet spot frames got tons of travel (5″+ on the mantra) but I can’t find any hard evidence of what the Schwinns got.

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