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Thanks for the info. I’m pretty sure I won’t be finding these parts anytime soon. And if I do, they’re not gonna be cheap.
That sure would be neat. Post a picture up if you can. I have no doubt that Schwinn built bikes that weren’t in the catalog. Especially for team members. Here is a Team 4 Banger. Won’t find this in a catalog:
As far as Homegrowns go, I’ve got a 98 hardtail, and a 98 Carbon. Don’t tell my wife, but my father is hanging onto a 99 4 Banger for me down in Florida until I can find a way to get it up here. I’d really like to get a 98-99 Factory hardtail, with the two tone paint and 7005 tubing.
I’d love to keep buying more as I come across affordable ones, you’re right it is addicting. But my wife would have a cow if bikes keep showing up.As far as other Schwinnn’s go, I have over 30 old Schwinn’s, from 1949 to 1980. I guess I’d have to sell quite a few of those before I buy any more Homegrowns.
And I think you did good on that Project Underground. They only made less than 300.
Good to know, glad you got it and will appreciate it. I would’ve paid that much for it, but I just bought a couple in the past months and can’t afford it now.
Take some pics and post em up when you get it!
Yes, it’s a Yeti built frame. Specs here, look under Factory XT:
http://www.bonustomato.com/files/images/1998Homegrown_Geometry.jpg
My hardtail is a 98 XT. It’s not a factory. It has XT components with an XTR rear derailleur. I posted updated pictures of it in the other thread.
Lets see yours! I would love to own a 98 or 99 Factory hardtail someday.Tell him, it’s my bike, screw you, I’ll ride it if I want to.
Why do the bikes have to change if the dirt stays the same?
Good post. Owning Homegrowns becomes addictive. You certainly have to appreciate something to own these bikes. I’ve loved em ever since I laid eyes on a Schwinn catalog back in 1999. Last year I finally had the means to buy one.
What’s funny is how many people think it was built by Yeti, just because it says Homegrown on it.
We on the other hand, know better.In keeping with this thread’s theme, I spotted a brand new 2000 Homegrown Pro frame (orange) at a small bike shop in Alpena, Michigan. They wanted $500 for it.
Down tube “Schwinn” stickers should be available, might just have to keep you eyes open and be patient on ebay. I’ve seen other people replace those. This guy did, might want to ask him:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270434446460&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITI wish I had some of the diamond “Homegrown” stickers, but I think they are unavailable. A piece of mine came off, they seem very fragile. I’m going to try to get a local graphics place to make some. Maybe see if they can do the checkered racing flags too.
