Schwinn HOMEGROWN STRAIGHT 8 1999 VS Giant NRS COMPOSITE 1 2005 specs comparison
Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8
General Infos| Model | 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 NRS Composite 1
General Infos| Model | NRS Composite 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Composite and Red |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Carbon Levers Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Rear: Mavic Crossmax SL Front: Mavic Crossmax SL Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FormulaOne Composite and ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve XC Low-rise |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit Z |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant NRS Composite 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox FRL |
Other Specs of Giant NRS Composite 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Stealth Ti |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Evolve |
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 NRS Composite 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant NRS Composite 1 Mountain bike here