VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Schwinn Homegrown Factory USA

Velopedia Archive ID 56300

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSchwinn
ModelHomegrown Factory USA
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID56300
Original MSRP$3,499.95
ColorsPolished
Sizes17", 19", 21"
Weight22.75 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 900
CranksetWhite Industries, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTNT titanium, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesAvid Tri-Align II brakes, Avid levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensionsControl Tech Stix Team Issue
StemControl Tech
SaddleSchwinn San Marcos Homegrown, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho K kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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