[brandontrek1]

Parts list:
2000 Homegrown Factory Frame
Fox F32 RLC Fork
Reynolds XC wheels
XT cassette
XT derailleur
Old Truvativ Crank
Raceface narrow-wide chainring
SLX levers, SLX front rotor, XTR rear caliper
AI2 rotors

Total weight 21.5 lbs

 

[rigid9]

Cool build! How does it ride?

I have a buddy with that frame that would benefit from these modern updates.

 

[brandontrek1]

it was a huge improvement. previously it had rim brakes and heavy wheels. the extra 1.5 inches doesn't seem like much, but you feel it(thats what she said????)

 

[rigid9]

LOL. Naturally. How much travel are the shocks? I forget what the factory travel is for those bikes.

Nice work

 

[brandontrek1]

100mm, stock was an 80mm SID. the fox is a tiny bit heavier, but so much more rigid.

 

[crewjones]

that is a sweet looking Schwinn. I'm looking to get a homegrown.

 

[rob_co2]

Are the wheels/tires on the heavier side for this build? 21.5 lbs aint heavy, but with a 3lb frame running 1x I would think this bike would be 20ish.

And how do you like the vredesteins btw? have always been curious about those tires.

 

[brandontrek1]

The wheels are rated at "1560 grams". They are lighter than the 26 that came off of the bike. I could go with a carbon set of hoops and drop 200 ish grams and a lighter drivetrain.


The tires are great, I had an older set that are discontinued and they were only good in hard pack. These hook on almost any surface.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[brandontrek1]

Also, the crank is from an earlier budget version of the bike and probably outweighs the frame...lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[joey_hc]

Did you have to do anything to the brake to fit between the stays? I have an orange 2000 homegrown and your bike has inspired me to try a 650B conversion.

 

[brandontrek1]

I had to grind the hell out of the caliper to make it fit.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[brandontrek1]

Also, the 165 avid rotor works best for the back. My 160 ashima wasn't making good contact with the pads


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Ridgerunner401]

What bottom bracket did you use for this setup?

 

[brandontrek1]

I can't remember at this point. It wasn't hard to find and a standard cartridge type(not hollow).

Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

 

[Ridgerunner401]

Thanks! And BTW - seriously nice ride. Just bought this and am planning similar - I have set of Hayes 22mm.


Weird as the N'Litened is on the head tube and missing the Homegrown Factory sticker on the top tube...

 

[brandontrek1]

Thanks! And BTW - seriously nice ride. Just bought this and am planning similar - I have set of Hayes 22mm.
View attachment 1023947 View attachment 1023948

Weird as the N'Litened is on the head tube and missing the Homegrown Factory sticker on the top tube...

Very nice frame! Yeah, I didn't want to go with an older caliper(just wanted newer tech) and the XTR + A2Z adapter was the only solution I found. Took some balls to take a dremel tool to an XTR caliper.



Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

 

[Ridgerunner401]

And how! Impressive. LOL.

 

[Babe Ruthless]

I get broken links to the images. :-(

 

[Ridgerunner401]

Working on mine... ?

 

[brandontrek1]

All pics working for me

Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk