Schwinn GT-295 (Huret)
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Category:  Front Derailleurs
Name:  Schwinn GT-295 (Huret)
Brand:  Schwinn
Model:  GT-295
Years:  Late 1970's - Early 1980's
Country:  France
Added By: JFischer on 02/28/11
Updated By: JFischer on 02/28/11
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Schwinn GT-295 (Huret)Schwinn GT-295 (Huret)Schwinn GT-295 (Huret)
# Rings Designed For TripleOuter Plate MarkingsSchwinn Approved
Inner Plate MarkingsClamp Markings
Inner Clamp MarkingsDesign CategoryParallelogram
Pivot Arm MarkingsPlate MaterialSteel
Clamp Style28.6mm ClampCable Attachment Bolt8mm Wrench
CableStop YesClamp Bolt Type
Max Ring Difference   
General Information
Schwinn Approved version of the Huret Duopar/Success front derailleur. One of the best shifting changers ever made on Half step and granny gear triples.  This version does not have the cut-outs in the rear area of the cage as with the very similar GT-290.
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Variations of Component exist (Component is 1 of 2)BrandGroup
Schwinn GT290Schwinn
Brand Information(click to expand)
Schwinns were made in Chicago, IL  USA up until the 1970's. Sometime in the 1970's, the Schwinn Chicago factory was organized by the United Auto Workers union, who felt that bicycle factory workers should be paid on the same scale as automotive workers. Unfortunately, the realities of the marketplace didn't agree, and Schwinn closed the factory, transferring most production to Japan (Panasonic) and Taiwan (Giant). Schwinn also built a factory in Greenville, Mississippi, but it didn't last, and even bought a factory in Hungary, but the deal fell through, and Schwinn never imported any Hungarian bikes to the U.S.

Pacific Cycle, founded in 1983, designs and markets bicycles and scooters under several brands, including Schwinn, Mongoose, DYNO, InSTEP, Roadmaster, Pacific Outdoors, and others. It's also a top maker of bicycle helmets in the US. Pacific Cycle, which outsources its manufacturing to China and Taiwan, got its operations in gear by buying Brunswick Bicycles, Schwinn/GT Corp., InSTEP, and PTI Sports, all within a few years. Dorel Industries owns Pacific Cycle alongside its popular Cannondale brand.

 
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