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1996 Schwinn Homegrown Factory Suspension

Velopedia Archive ID 58042

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Schwinn
Model	Homegrown Factory Suspension
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	58042
Original MSRP	$2,995.95
Colors	Polished
Sizes	17", 19", 21"
Weight	25.25 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum, butted
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Alps-4R, 3.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Grip Shift ESP 900
Crankset	White Industries, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tioga DX alloy
Handlebar	Control Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Control Tech Stix Team Issue
Stem	Control Tech
Saddle	Schwinn San Marcos Homegrown, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Control Tech Control Post, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho K kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	586.7 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.