A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

It all is perfect to add to your Wedding Registry or Custom Registry. By 1950, Schwinn had decided the time was right to grow the brand. At the time, most bicycle manufacturers in the United States sold in bulk to department stores, which in turn sold them as store brand models. F. Goodrich bicycles, sold… Continue reading A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

The stock shares of Schwinn were then passed down to the oldest son of each generation. The consequence was that by the 1980s, the stock of the company family trust was divided up among  16 family members. Ed Schwinn, Jr. quickly ordered a management shakeup, The new chief executive surrounded himself with financial specialists. He… Continue reading A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

Huffy Corporation Company History

It also has front and rear steel V-brakes and versatile 27.5″ wheels. You can ride it on paved or gravel roads, as well as on light trails. The women’s Deluxe cruiser is one of Huffy’s cheapest bicycles on offer. This is a good-looking single-speed cruiser bicycle that’s great for first-timers and recreational riders. Deciding that… Continue reading Huffy Corporation Company History

History of Schwinn Cycle and Fitness L P.

However, once the Great Depression hit in the late 1920s, this division went bust. Ignaz Schwinn was a German engineer who spent the late 1800s working on precursor designs to the modern bicycle. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the USA, Pacific Cycle has locations in Illinois, California, Toronto… Continue reading History of Schwinn Cycle and Fitness L P.