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1998 Schwinn Homegrown Factory Straight 6

Velopedia Archive ID 78848

Overview

Model year1998
BrandSchwinn
ModelHomegrown Factory Straight 6
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID78848
Original MSRP$4,999.95
ColorsBass boat gold w/bass boat red
Sizes15", 17", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 aluminum, custom-butted
ForkRock Shox Boxxer Pro
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Coupe Deluxe Yank, 6.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurSchwinn custom chainguide, chain retention device
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKore B-52
SaddleFi'zi:k Nisene
SeatpostTitec AL-235

Wheels & tires

HubsRingle Oversize Downhill
RimsMavic D 521, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" Michelin Wild Gripper DH
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1110 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 2, 2026.