Submitted by
Sue
a Cross Country Rider
from Corinth, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2009
Strengths: Light, stiff, quick, Yeti build
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
First of all, I think the 1999 Schwinn Homegrown Factory Team was a black with gold frame. That's what I have and it retailed those days for $ 4,880.00. I bought the frame only (as a close-out)in 2000. I'v been riding MTB since 1990 and rode a few bikes, but this was absolute the best one I have ridden. It's true, the geometry was designed for racing and is not for the casual rider.I rode this bike for 10 years and still have it. With age (55), it got a little too harsh for me now and I just bought my first full suspension bike.
Bike Setup: Schwinn frame, black with gold. XTR components throughout, Chris King headset,Titec handlebar and seatpost, Race Face stem, Marzocci Superfly, Mavic Cross-Ride wheelset, Michelin tires
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Park Forest, IL USA
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Strengths: stiff, light, looks great
Weaknesses: no longer made? weak sauce!
Bottom Line:
SWEET!!! 1 by 9 drivetrain is perfect for urban assault in the land where hills are extinct. This bike is a dream come true. Pity Schwinn is owned by Satan's bike company now...
Bike Setup: Race Face crank, BB, stem, Thompson post, Marzocchi MXC-ECC fork, King hubs & headset, DT spokes, Sun rims, Michelin tires, SRAM r derailleur, cassette, & chain, flossin' the gold Pro Taper bar, Avid SD Ti brakes & levers
Strengths: cool bass boat blue frame sweet shocks couldnt be nicer frame handcrafted yeti usa frame
Weaknesses: they stopped making them
Bottom Line:
my bikes sweetm wouldnt have any other great bike to beat the crap out of but your the one that is gonna get hurt not the bike great race bike 22 pounds
Bike Setup: xtr rear xt front xt holotech cranks z3 130 mm shocks hayes hydrolic front and rear profile desighn maniac dwonhill bars sun rims specializedbodey geomtry seat titec seat post kore elite stem xt hubs michlen wild gripper comp s tires
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Forest, CA
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2001
Strengths: helium light, Viagra stiff. Bass Boat blue with all the tasty Yeti handicraft!
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
I have total lust for this bike! don't get me wrong, I still have and love my Homegrown full suspension. but its the Missus and this is my new mistress. Like any good mistress, its a faster and more exciting ride. But my body pays the price when I'm done. Full suspension, like marital relations, is easier on my system and more comfortable for most riding. I'll save my new ride for the occasional fling, at racing or the long buttery smooth singletracks we have here, in abundance. and for whenever the missus is in the shop. She may be spending some time and a lot of my money there soon, trying to compete with that bassboat blue hussy.
Similar Products Used: Schwinn Homegrown full suspension. Schwinn s-20
Bike Setup: Sid XL, full XTR, Hugi 240 hubs with Mavic 517 rims. Titec titanium stem and seatpost. Selle Italia titanium seat. Azonic ProTaper riser bar, Specialized titanium pedals. Maxxis Helter Skelter tires
Strengths: FAST, CORNERS VERY WELL, SUPER LIGHT, FRAME LOOKS VERY COOL, THE COCKPIT COULD NOT BE SET UP ANY BETTER
Weaknesses: VERY PRICY, SOME TITEC PARTS ARE KINDA SHADY
Bottom Line:
CANT GET ANY BETTER FOR RACERS,CAUSAL CYCLISTS WONT LIKE IT BECAUSE ITS A BUMPY RIDE. bUY THIS BIKE IF YOU HAVE THE CASH......YOU CAN ALWAYS SELL YOUR CAR.
Submitted by
Peter Hudnut
a Racer
from Steamboat Springs, Co
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2000
Strengths: Very light, very stiff, and very, very fast
Weaknesses: not a forgiving ride, geometry is not set up for casual riders
Bottom Line:
This bike is the best race bike I've ever ridden. I bought the frame and built the bike up with my dream components, and I couldn't be happier. No, this bike isn't great for casual rides, and it's not particularly comfortable, but thats not what it's made for. If you pick your parts smartly you will bring this bike in at around 21 pounds. If you're a racer, this is the bike for you
Similar Products Used: I'm bike geek, I've tried everything
Bike Setup: '95 stock 22lbs might be lower now
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Submitted by
Adrian
a Cross-Country Rider
from Geneva ,Switzerland
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1999
Strengths: Very light,quick,great climber,isn't ridiculous downhills with the 80mm fork. The frame is probably the best on the market
Weaknesses: Almost impossible to obtain this bike in Switzerland.....
Bottom Line:
This bike belongs a wonderful frame that provides it lightness and quickness without being so unconfortable for a race hardtail. If you got the money to buy it,DO NOT HESITATE
Weaknesses: terrible seatpost stem appears to be slipping on the steerer tube. XTR 9speed doesn't perform well when dirty Bike should come with a shock pump
Bottom Line:
It is a pity that schwinn is putting on titec parts on their bikes. My seatpost is bent and the 1-bolt Ti stem doesn't seem to want to stay put on the steerer. The headset is always too loose if it is not too tight. I'm also not happy with the 9speed XTR setup. I like to use my middle chainring over the range of the whole cassette and I find that something is not right with the top three cogs (skipping up hills). Too many worries that I shouldn't have with a bike at this price.
Similar Products Used: a bunch of custom built bikes
Bike Setup: this bike
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Submitted by
Shawn Howland
a cross-country rider
from Spartanburg S.C.
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
I built up the frameset with everything that comes stock, But I used King/517 ceramic wheels, Specialized Team tires, and a King titanium headset. This bike looks awesome and is soooooo much faster than I will ever be. Sell your car and get one today!
Schwinn has done it again. This is a well thought out ride with a smartly selected pick of components. Not to mention that schwinn has the best paint jobs of any bikes. I am glad also that schwinn decided to go with the XTR/517 wheelset. They are plenty light, bulletproof and easily servicable. plus you don't need to worry about only using them for raceday. The price is a bit high, but for what you get you absolutly cannot go wrong. This thing is all out built for speed.
