No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

If you invest in a Schwinn bike, you can enjoy benefits like a superior-quality bike, easy, comfortable, and enjoyable rides, and great customer service. The low height of the bike makes it easy for the riders to get on and off. The design also makes sure that riders can maintain an upright position. Despite their… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

If you plan on riding often or increasing your fitness on the bike, it’s better to invest a little more upfront on your bike, so that it will be able to grow with your experience level. Another option is to buy a bicycle with a frame that you enjoy now, and if you need to,… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

If you’re seeking a cross-country bike that won’t break the bank, there’s not many better than this offering from Schwinn. This clever trailer holds two kids and doubles as a stroller. When you’re not using it, the whole thing folds flat for easy storage. A good bike lock is vital for keeping your Schwinn bike… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

Later, Schwinn would sign a production supply agreement with Giant Bicycles of Taiwan. As time passed, Schwinn would import more and more Asian-made bicycles to carry the Schwinn brand, eventually becoming more a marketer than a maker of bikes. In 1978 production of the fillet-brazed Superior stopped, which marked the end of production for a… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

Frame tubes were mitered in a jig by machine, and then the remaining fabrication work (brazing, filleting, braze-ons, and finishing) was done by hand. The seat and down tubes, as well as the top tube on the largest frame sizes, are slightly oversize at 29.5 mm in diameter. Arnold, Schwinn & Company was incorporated in… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

This bike model is designed to last, meaning you can enjoy riding it for years to come. Most models of Schwinn bikes have years of images and information via old catalogs, advertisements and Schwinn documentation. This page lists Schwinn bicycles models and links to their details. In 1993, Richard Schwinn, great-grandson of Ignaz Schwinn, with… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

Most people might not know this but Schwinn was involved in the marketing of motorscooters back in 2005. In the 50s, Schwinn changed its marketing strategy and became more aggressive when dealing with distributors; this was aimed at making the company a dominant force in the industry. By 1905, the annual sales of bikes had… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

This bike model is designed to last, meaning you can enjoy riding it for years to come. Most models of Schwinn bikes have years of images and information via old catalogs, advertisements and Schwinn documentation. This page lists Schwinn bicycles models and links to their details. In 1993, Richard Schwinn, great-grandson of Ignaz Schwinn, with… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog

Through most of the 20th century, the Chicago-based company reigned as a major manufacturer of American bikes. Schwinn Shop offers quality bicycles from Schwinn, Cannondale, Raleigh, Bianchi, GT, Haro, Redline, Fuji, Nirve, 3G, Biria,SUN,and the best selection of Quality Used Bikes around. We lead by example by creating authentic, broad-based content and utilizing a coaching… Continue reading No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co This is my blog