Schwinn Homegrown Elite 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Homegrown Elite
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Homegrown Elite Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X222
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro Hell Bent XC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Big AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DX

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Deore LX
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Schwinn Homegrown Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Schwinn Homegrown Elite

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Bass Boat Green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsTime ATAC
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Fi'zi:k Nisene
Seat post extensionTitec AL-235


Schwinn Homegrown Elite bike review

Schwinn produced the Homegrown Elite bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,599.00.
Homegrown Elite bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Schwinn Mountain bike Homegrown Elite can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bass Boat Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X222, 32-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used 6061 T6 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro Hell Bent XC high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Homegrown Elite to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec Big AL.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.