Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Schwinn
Model Homegrown Straight 8
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


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 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRingle Oversize Downhill
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic D 521
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1.5 (inches) Rise
Answer DH Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
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-HG92
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 48 Teeth
Shimano XTR M951 DH
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL Rear
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Chain Retention Device
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 6.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Boxxer Pro

Other Specs of Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Jet Black with Bass Boat Gold
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M636 SPD
Rear shock absorber 8.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe Yank
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Fi'zi:k Nisene
Seat post extensionTitec AL-235


Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 bike review

Schwinn produced the Homegrown Straight 8 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,899.00.
Homegrown Straight 8 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Schwinn Mountain bike Homegrown Straight 8 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Jet Black with Bass Boat Gold .
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 brakes, Hayes levers braking system and Ringle Oversize Downhill hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Schwinn used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Answer DH bar, 1.5" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Homegrown Straight 8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore B-52.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M951 DH, 48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Schwinn, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL rear gear shift levers.