Schwinn HOMEGROWN STRAIGHT 8 1999 VS Giant DH TEAM 2005 specs comparison

Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8
General InfosModel | Homegrown Straight 8 |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Jet Black with Bass Boat Gold |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper DH |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Ringle Oversize Downhill |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic D 521 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.5 (inches) Rise Answer DH Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore B-52 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 48 Teeth Shimano XTR M951 DH |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano 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 extension | Titec AL-235 |

Giant DH Team
General InfosModel | DH Team |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Team Blue |
Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Michelin DH Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 HD Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sun Ringle Abbah 12 (millimeters) Front: Sun Ringle Abbah DH |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic EX 729D |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 DH |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Manitou X-Works 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38 Teeth RaceFace Diabolous X-Type |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant DH Team Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Giant Chain Guide |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 203 (millimeters) Travel Manitou Dorado DH |
Other Specs of Giant DH Team
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 8.25 (inches) Travel |
Saddle seat | WTB Power V |
Seat post extension | Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Homegrown Straight 8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant DH Team manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant DH Team Mountain bike here