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1997 Schwinn Homegrown Factory Suspension XTR

Based on the "Sweet Spot" design John Castellano developed for the Ibis Bow Ti and Szazbo, the Homegrown Factory Suspension XTR was the top-of-the-line model for Schwinn in 1997.  The concept was to have the suspension activated by the weight of the rider while seated during a downhill and stiffen up like a hardtail when standing and pedaling.  Schwinn's "Homegrown" line of bikes are often touted as being made by Yeti Cycles in Durango, CO; however, the vast majority such as this bike were made by Anodizing, Inc. in Portland, OR.  This bike was created during an odd period of ownership for Schwinn, when it's parent company also owned Yeti as well as Scott USA.  As a result, this bike as it appears in nearly a stock configuration has a Yeti Easton handlebar and Scott branded bar ends.  The blue bass boat color would become an iconic finish for Schwinn bikes of the era, with Homegrown logos in the form of a tomato found throughout.

The Build

Year: 1997
SN: 97BHR1239
Frame: Homegrown Factory Suspension
Fork: Rock Shox Judy SL 80 mm
Shock: Rock Shox Super Deluxe

Stem: Control Tech
Headset: Cane Creek Sealed S Aheadset
Bottom Bracket: XTR M950
Handlebar: Yeti Easton
Shifters: Shimano XTR M950
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M950
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M950
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M950
Front Brake: Shimano XTR M950
Rear Brake: Shimano XTR M950
Crankset: Shimano XTR M950
Chainrings: Shimano XTR M950 24-34-46
Pedals: Shimano M747
Hubs: Shimano XTR M950
Rims: Mavic 220
Tires: Tioga Psycho 1.95
Wheel QR: Shimano XTR M950
Seatpost: Control Tech
Seatpost Clamp:  DKG

Saddle: Selle San Marco Strada Hi-Pro Schwinn
Grips: Schwinn Logo
Cogs: Shimano XTR M950
Chain: Sachs
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