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1999 Schwinn Homegrown Straight 8

Velopedia Archive ID 85678

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Schwinn
Model	Homegrown Straight 8
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	85678
Original MSRP	$5,899.00
Colors	Jet Black w/Bass Boat Gold
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum, butted
Fork	Rock Shox Boxxer Pro, 6.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Rock Shox Super Deluxe Yank, 8.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL rear
Front derailleur	Chain retention device
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	Shimano XTR M951 DH, 48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-M952
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
Handlebar	Answer DH bar, 1.5" rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Kore B-52
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Nisene, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Titec AL-235

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Ringle Oversize Downhill
Rims	Mavic D 521, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.20" Michelin Wild Gripper DH
Wheel size	26" wheels

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