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It is a symbol of a different sort — an illustration of how global economic forces and the sometimes clumsy responses of U.S. companies transformed middle-class jobs into low-wage work both at home and abroad. Introducing Carbon Blue™ technology – a belt drive system combining unmatched durability with the authentic outdoor biking feel you expect… Continue reading Schwinn Bicycles on Paper

During a strike atSchwinn’sChicago manufacturing plant,Giantmanaged to fill the void and pump out an additional 80,000 bicycles in a mere 5 months. Matt Fox welds a custom bike at Waterford Precision Cycles in Wisconsin.Richard Schwinn, left, part of the last generation to run the company that bears his name, now runs a small custom bike… Continue reading Schwinn Bicycles on Paper

In the 70’s, Soutern California kids started following new trends , just like the kids created the Sting-Ray culture during the sixties. This time, however, Schwinn decided not to engage into the movement, maily because the company saw the sport as too dangerous and unsuitable with Schwinn’s quality image. The same happened with the mountain-bike… Continue reading Schwinn Bicycles on Paper

Customers could replace components as they wore out, but Schwinn’s frames had to live up to the their well-advertised lifetime warranty. Fillet-brazed bicycle frames are strong and have a neat and clean appearance, but they are uncommon because of the additional craftsmanship required. Lugged bicycle frames, for example, are now manufactured by automated machines. huffy… Continue reading Schwinn Bicycles on Paper