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The COVID-19 pandemic delivered setbacks to many of the region’s manufacturers — automakers and suppliers, bike makers and luxury goods producers such as Shinola Detroit, which is slowly recasting Detroit’s manufacturing image as an autos-only town. But they’re all cranking back to life in the town that taught America how to build things. Not only is… Continue reading Vintage Schwinn Bikes The guide to old Schwinns

Spoke Life Cycles focuses on Schwinn Cruisers because they are second to none in style and performance. Starting in 2005, Schwinn also marketed Motorscooters under the Schwinn Motorsports brand.[69] Production ceased in (approx). The Sting-Ray[28] sales boom of the 1960s accelerated in 1970, with United States bicycle sales doubling over a period of two years.… Continue reading Vintage Schwinn Bikes The guide to old Schwinns

The wheel rims were likewise robust, chromed, stamped steel with a unique profile designed to hold the tire bead securely, even if pressure were low or lost. Enhanced ergonomics, comfort and function wrapped in an even more beautiful package. The new AC Performance Plus with Carbon Blue bike schwinn mountain bike is in a class… Continue reading Vintage Schwinn Bikes The guide to old Schwinns

Developed from experiences gained in racing, Schwinn established Paramount as their answer to high-end, professional competition bicycles. The Paramount used high-strength chrome-molybdenum steel alloy tubing and expensive brass lug-brazed construction. During the next twenty years, most of the Paramount bikes would be built in limited numbers at a small frame shop headed by Wastyn, in… Continue reading Vintage Schwinn Bikes The guide to old Schwinns

Founded in 1974 in a Southern California garage, Mongoose has always been an aggressive brand with products that push the limits of what a rider can do. From the biggest hits on the mountain or in the park to the urban jungle, Mongoose is an authentic brand that produces durable products built for real riders.… Continue reading Vintage Schwinn Bikes The guide to old Schwinns

Riding a bike is a rite of passage for a kid; a passport to worlds beyond the front lawn. Bikes represent fun, freedom, and fresh air – everything that’s good about childhood. Moreover, biking is a healthy pastime that kids will never outgrow. One that encourages them to be active, safe and aware of their… Continue reading Vintage Schwinn Bikes The guide to old Schwinns

The Boundary has seven speeds controlled by a 7-speed trigger shifter with Pro Rush 1×7 wide-range drivetrain. In the late 1960s, the Varsity and Continental pioneered the use of auxiliary brake levers, which allowed the rider to rest hands on the straight, horizontal center section of the ram’s horn handlebars, yet still have braking control.… Continue reading Vintage Schwinn Bikes The guide to old Schwinns