Vtg 1988 Schwinn Ontare Aluminum Road Bike Frame Set 974 Paramount 53 x 54 cm

Vintage 1988 Schwinn Ontare Road Bike Frame Set in'Red Sunset' (red orange and yellow). This is a quite rare model only offered for one year, Schwinn's effort to compete with Cannondale. Built with TIG welded Paramount Design Group butted aluminum tubing. Comes with original Tange Falcon headset and original Suntour internal expanding quill seatpost. Has a few light scratches and paint nicks as shown, very nice condition, no dents. The paint looks a bit dull to me could probably use a polish. Notice there is some poorly done touch-up by the previous owner on the drive side chainstay (see last pic) not real noticeable unless you are close. Weight on my scale as pictured with fork, headset, and seatpost is 3140 grams. Seat tube center to center: 53cm. Top tube, center to center: 54cm. Here is some ad copy from the 1988 Schwinn Catalog. A whole new breed of Schwinn with an aluminum frame designed unlike any other. An entirely new breed of Schwinn. A triumph of aluminum technology and innovation. Begin with an exclusive computer aided design that optimizes three outstanding ride characteristics: lightweight, shock absorbency and rigidity. Take a unique aerospace aluminum tubing, butted by an exacting process to provide optimal joint strength at minimal weight. Then precision TIG welded to ensure the frame's structural integrity and frame alignment.

The result is a ride that's truer, requiring less effort to maintain your speed so you can go faster, longer. More of your energy is converted into motion and less absorbed by the frame. High performance components including SunTour's Sprint AccuShift derailleurs, Cinelli handlebars and stems, Tange Aero fork with forged dropouts and a readily accessible and adjustable expanding seat post help make this new breed of Aluminum ideal for criteriums and triathalons. The aluminum is backed with Schwinn's famous "No Time Limit" warrant.

Another indication of the confidence that goes into the making of this new aluminum Schwinn. Experience aluminum innovation unlike any other and fly first-class in a style all your own. Computer Aided Design (CAD) assists in the analysis of tubing diameters, wall thicknesses and selection of alloy grades to develop precise frame design.

Joint analysis determines stress points of frame. Butted aluminum tubing strengthens joints while minimizing weight. At the seat stays, a highly stressed area, a forged yoke allows for maximum rigidity with minimum weight.

The result is better power transmission to help you accelerate faster. Unique forged aluminum rear dropouts and an internal expansion seat post make for a clean design. Other welded aluminum frames are heat treated after welding to replace strength lost from welding's heat. This can result in bowed tubes or mis-aligned frames.

Special aerospace aluminum tubing does not require this heat treatment. This affords you the rider, the best aluminum frame possible. All photos are of the actual item you will receive if you win.

Please message me if you need rush processing and I will see what I can do. I have a lot experience packaging large, heavy, and delicate items, so rest assured your item will arrive at its new home safely. The item "Vtg 1988 Schwinn Ontare Aluminum Road Bike Frame Set 974 Paramount 53 x 54 cm" is in sale since Thursday, June 27, 2019.

This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Cycling\Bicycle Frames". The seller is "avius" and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This item can be shipped to United States.

Wheel Size: 700C
Model: Ontare
Suspension: No Suspension
Frame Size: 53 cm
Type: Road Bike - Racing
Color: Red
MPN: Ontare
Configuration: Frame and Fork
Frame Material: Aluminum
Brand: Schwinn
Brake Type: Caliper - Side Pull