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Older Frame with modern suspension and brakes. 28.x lbs as-is without pedals, easy and inexpensive to drop another 1.5+ lbs. (tires, hollowtech crank)
In 1999, Schwinn was making some amazing xc race bikes. The Homegrown has a cult-like following to this day. The S-10 Carbon frame shares the same geometry and ride characteristics of it’s hallowed brother, differing in the source & material of the rear triangle (taiwan / 7005 aluminum vs US / 6005) and place of assembly (taiwan vs US). I have owned a full susp. Homegrown and can’t tell the difference on the trail. They both respond VERY well to a 100mm fork and climb with terrific efficiency for an older frame design. The beauty of this design is that the leverage on the rear suspension is altered when you stand, transforming the bike into a near-hardtail when you need the extra efficiency.
The shock on it is a $200 custom air spring unit by Risse Racing of Redmond, OR. Rear travel with this shock is about 3.5 inches. The shock needs service, but that’s only $35 and I will throw in the service for my asking price. You will be able to custom tune per your riding style. I have the original shock on it now, the old rockshox deluxe. Good plush coil spring for someone 180-220 lbs.
I bought and built this last Spring as a backup/extra bike, but now have an opportunity to get something I really REALLY want for a great price. I will still have to add $$ to the sale proceeds to get my goal. The main pivot has new bushings that I bought from the frame designer John Castellano. The fork is a 2010 100mm Reba SL with lockout, rebound and compression damping adjustments. Lightweight, stiff and reliable; a $400 fork when new. Installed with a new headset last summer and about 30 hours of use since.
Brakes are Hayes Mag hydraulics with a 180mm disc in front and a 160 in the rear. SUPER RARE, HARD TO FIND rear hydraulic caliper for this frame, but I found one and it works beautifully. Very good modulation and power. Wheels, OMG. the wheels: 2009 Crossmax ST’s. A tough, stiff, light and expensive wheelset designed for trail use. No weight limit imposed by the manufacturer. An $800 wheelset new retail. Shifters are 2010 Shimano XT with less than a season of use. Derailleurs are XT front and (original) XTR rear with an LX crankset. Easton MonkeyLite Carbon Handlebar, ODI Rogue lock on grips, Selle Italia leather-wrapped saddle with titanium rails.
If I were going to keep the bike, other than the shock rebuild I would upgrade the crankset. About the shock: I went to change the rear shock oil but when I reassembled it it was hydraulically locked. I repeated from instructions but never got it quite right. Now I’m out of extra shock oil and it is still not right. Again, Risse does the service for about $35.Call 360-607-9222 or PM or email fastboy143@yahoo. Sunday through Thursday please email, I can’t take calls or respond to text while working. On those days I will reply in the AM and Evenings. It is an 18″ frame as measured from the center of the crank axle to the top of the seat tube. I’m 5’10 and it’s just right. I rode the bike for 6 hours a few weeks ago, 26 miles and just at 5000 feet of climbing. Performed awesome!
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