Schwinn Homegrown Factory Straight 6 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Homegrown Factory Straight 6
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Homegrown Factory Straight 6 Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRingle Oversize Downhill
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic D 521
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Custom-butted
Easton 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKore B-52
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 48 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Homegrown Factory Straight 6 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
Schwinn Custom Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Boxxer Pro

Other Specs of Schwinn Homegrown Factory Straight 6

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Bass boat gold with bass boat red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M636 SPD
Rear shock absorber 6.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe Yank
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Nisene
Seat post extensionTitec AL-235


Schwinn Homegrown Factory Straight 6 bike review

Schwinn produced the Homegrown Factory Straight 6 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,999.95.
Homegrown Factory Straight 6 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Schwinn Mountain bike Homegrown Factory Straight 6 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bass boat gold with bass boat red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.20" Michelin Wild Gripper DH tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic D 521, 32-hole. Schwinn equiped this exact model with Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Hayes levers braking system and Ringle Oversize Downhill hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used Easton 7005 aluminum, custom-butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro Hell Bent high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Homegrown Factory Straight 6 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore B-52.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950, 48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.