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1998 Schwinn Homegrown LXT

Velopedia Archive ID 72251

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Schwinn
Model	Homegrown LXT
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	72251
Original MSRP	$1,599.95
Colors	Bass boat red
Sizes	13", 15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Scott clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tioga DX
Handlebar	Titec Enduro
Handlebar extensions	Scott aluminum
Stem	Titec A1 aluminum
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Nisene
Seatpost	Titec AL-235

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic X222, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	569 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1038.9 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 2, 2026.