Submitted by
Sue
a Cross Country Rider
from Corinth, TX, USA Date Reviewed: July 16, 2009
Favorite Trail:
like all trails, love to ride
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Bicycle House, Coppe
Strengths:
Light, stiff, quick, Yeti build
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
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
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.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Park Forest, IL USA Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Sweetwoods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Byron's Schwinn, Homewood, IL
Strengths:
stiff, light, looks great
Weaknesses:
no longer made? weak sauce!
Similar Products Used:
Klein Adroit, Trek 8000
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
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...
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Submitted by
rob
a Racer
from pennsylvania Date Reviewed: November 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
hartwood
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Purchased At:
schools
Strengths:
cool bass boat blue frame sweet shocks couldnt be nicer frame handcrafted yeti usa frame
Weaknesses:
they stopped making them
Similar Products Used:
gt zasker
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
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
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Forest, CA Date Reviewed: March 18, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
local classifieds
Strengths:
helium light, Viagra stiff. Bass Boat blue with all the tasty Yeti handicraft!
Weaknesses:
none
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
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.
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Submitted by
Peter KIM
a Racer
from MN Date Reviewed: March 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
lone lake
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
from an ad at mtbr
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
Similar Products Used:
S-WORKS
Bike Setup:
MAVIC 517,SID SL,FULIL XTR,
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.
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Submitted by
Peter Hudnut
a Racer
from Steamboat Springs, Co Date Reviewed: September 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Buffalo pass to Spring Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Very light, very stiff, and very, very fast
Weaknesses:
not a forgiving ride, geometry is not set up for casual riders
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale F-1000, Specialized Stumpjumer Comp
Bike Setup:
Manitou Sx-ti, race face cranks, esp 9.0sl drivetrain
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
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Submitted by
NORM HANSEN
a Cross Country Rider
from WAUCONDA IL USA Date Reviewed: January 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
KETTLE MORAINE(CONECTOR TRAIL)
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
CLIMBS LIKE AN ANIMAL,EXCELLENT SINGLE TRACKER,BEST RIDING ALUMINUM HARDTAIL
96 FULL XTR,RINGLE WHEELS,JUDY SL 99 FULL XTR,SDG SADDLE,TITEC BAR&STEM,SID SL 2000 FULL XTR WRAPID RISE,MONKEY LITE BAR,SDG SEAT,SID RACE
Bottom Line:
ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES 2000 BEST ONE YET,LONGER TOP TUBE,THIS IS THE ONE THAT YETI SHOULD OF MADE
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Submitted by
jason
a Racer
from alpharetta Date Reviewed: December 13, 1999
Favorite Trail:
chikipee
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
all
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
any works great because of frame design
Bottom Line:
a great race bike and very light
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Submitted by
Long Gone
a Weekend Warrior
from Redding Date Reviewed: August 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Sister's hills
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
It's practically Yeti frame
Similar Products Used:
I'm bike geek, I've tried everything
Bike Setup:
'95 stock 22lbs might be lower now
Bottom Line:
Simply the best. The only reason why I got this bike was because the Yeti didn't have a replaceable rear derailer hanger. Yeti ARC is third to none.
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Submitted by
Adrian
a Cross-Country Rider
from Geneva ,Switzerland Date Reviewed: August 25, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Swiss mountains
Duration Product Used:
6 months
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.....
Similar Products Used:
-Scott Endorphin -Specialized M2 -Schwinn Homegrown Factory full suspension 95.... and many more
Bike Setup:
I replaced the XTR/517 wheels by the Mavic Crossmax.I also changed the Michelins for IRC Mythos tires
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
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Submitted by
bret
a Cross-Country Rider
from baton rouge Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
just the parts Schwinn made
Similar Products Used:
klein, fisher, trek, gt, specialized
Bottom Line:
SCHWINN SUCKS!
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Submitted by
Noel
a Cross-Country Rider
from Tempe Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999
'95 Schwinn Homegrown Easton Elite frame, Rock Shox Judy SL
Bottom Line:
The best hardtail frame I've ever ridden. I've still have most of the original components. Good job Schwinn!
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Submitted by
Timur
a Racer
from Toronto Date Reviewed: May 22, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
great frame light weight
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
Similar Products Used:
a bunch of custom built bikes
Bike Setup:
this bike
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.
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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!
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Submitted by
Jim
a racer
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: January 17, 1999
Bottom Line:
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.
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Submitted by
U.D.
a
from Tampa,FL. Date Reviewed: December 6, 1998
Bottom Line:
It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!It's da bomb!
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