Schwinn Tango Folding Specs

Schwinn has been in the business of making bikes for more than a century, but more recently has begun building folding bikes. The Schwinn Tango Folding Hybrid is a stylish, lightweight bike built for city and leisurely riding on paved surfaces. The bike folds to fit into the trunk of a car and is lightweight enough to bring anywhere. The specifications for the Schwinn Tango Folding Hybrid make it well-suited for those with limited space that still like to pedal around town.

  1. Frame Size

    • The Schwinn Tango has a frame size of 16 inches (41 cm). Frame size is important because it helps to determine which size bike is right for your height. Generally, folding bikes are considered to be one-size fits all because they do not have a top bar on the frame. For riders taller than 6 feet, a seat extender may be needed for a folding bike.

    Wheel Size

    • The wheel size for the Schwinn Tango is 20 inches (51 cm), which is the industry standard for folding bikes. Tubes and tires are easily interchangeable, and widely available for the Schwinn Tango. The tires are all-purpose, meaning they can be used on paved paths as well as dirt roads. The bike is not recommended for mountain biking.

    Suspension

    • The Schwinn Tango has front, but no rear, suspension. The front suspension is a spring and damper system that is located in the neck of the bike, not in the fork like most mountain bikes. This system is used because the bike is built to perform on paved surfaces and allows the bike to fold more easily.

    Speed

    • The Schwinn Tango is a six-speed bike. It has one front gear, and six rear gears operated by a single shifter located on the handlebars. Gears are often referred to as speeds. A lower speed propels the bike a shorter distance for each pedal, thus making it ideal for for going uphill or taking it slow. The faster you go, the higher speed you will want to use. The shifter is built by Shimano.

    Folded Size

    • The Schwinn Tango collapses to a size of 31 inches by 30 inches by 10 inches. To give you a reference, the average size for airline carry-on luggage is 22 inches by 14 inches by 10. The bike will fit in most car trunks with ease.