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Instead, most Schwinn derailleur bikes were marketed to the general leisure market, equipped with heavy “old timer” accessories such as kickstands that cycling aficionados had long since abandoned. More and more cyclists, especially younger buyers, began to insist on stronger steel alloys , responsive frame geometry, aluminum components, advanced derailleur shifting, and multiple gears. When… Continue reading Almost a motorbike Schwinn bike, Cruiser bicycle, Retro bicycle

The Schwinn Bicycle Company is an American company that develops, manufactures and markets bicycles under the eponymous brand name. The company was originally founded by Ignaz Schwinn (1860–1948) in Chicago in 1895. It became the dominant manufacturer of American bicycles through most of the 20th huffy mountain bike century. After declaring bankruptcy in 1992, Schwinn… Continue reading Almost a motorbike Schwinn bike, Cruiser bicycle, Retro bicycle

The manufacturer distributed unbranded or rebranded bikes through other companies, especially prior to the 1950s. Starting in 2005, Schwinn also marketed Motorscooters under the Schwinn Motorsports mongoose bmx bike brand. In the December 1963 Schwinn Reporter, Schwinn announced the arrival of the Deluxe Sting-Ray. This model included Fenders, white-wall tires, and a padded Solo polo… Continue reading Almost a motorbike Schwinn bike, Cruiser bicycle, Retro bicycle

At the close of the 1920s, the stock market crash decimated the American motorcycle industry, taking Excelsior-Henderson with it. With no buyers, Excelsior-Henderson motorcycles were discontinued in 1931. W. Schwinn returned to Chicago and in 1933 introduced the Schwinn B-10E Motorbike, actually a youth’s bicycle designed to imitate a motorcycle. The company revised the model… Continue reading Almost a motorbike Schwinn bike, Cruiser bicycle, Retro bicycle

The company took advantage of the continued demand for mountain bikes, redesigning its product line with Schwinn-designed chrome-molybdenum alloy steel frames. Supplied by manufacturers in Asia, the new arrangement enabled Schwinn to reduce costs and stay competitive with Asian bicycle schwinn bicycles companies. In Taiwan, Schwinn was able to conclude a new production agreement with… Continue reading Almost a motorbike Schwinn bike, Cruiser bicycle, Retro bicycle

In addition to the fond memories these beautiful bicycles inspire, enthusiasts praise their quality workmanship and enduring value. Whether you’re considering a vintage Schwinn for personal use or want to invest in a piece of American popular history, you’ll have a lot of options. In 1993, Richard Schwinn, great-grandson of Ignaz Schwinn, with business partner… Continue reading Almost a motorbike Schwinn bike, Cruiser bicycle, Retro bicycle

In addition to the fond memories these beautiful bicycles inspire, enthusiasts praise their quality workmanship and enduring value. Whether you’re considering a vintage Schwinn for personal use or want to invest in a piece of American popular history, you’ll have a lot of options. In 1993, Richard Schwinn, great-grandson of Ignaz Schwinn, with business partner… Continue reading Almost a motorbike Schwinn bike, Cruiser bicycle, Retro bicycle