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So like graduations, weddings and vacations, Schwinn’s big birthday bash had to be put on hold. Americans turned to turning the pedals for fun, certainly, but also for exercise when their gyms and yoga studios closed and youth sports went on hiatus. Cycling also became a safe alternative to public transportation, observed Jay Townley, a… Continue reading Best Places To Bike In Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Hybrids feature skinnier tires and a lightness that allows for more speed , plus an upright riding position . The result is more comfort and durability, without having to sacrifice speed in the process. Generally, marketers target casual, recreational riders and hardcore enthusiasts. In 1993, Richard Schwinn, great-grandson of Ignaz Schwinn, with business partner Marc… Continue reading Best Places To Bike In Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Drais tested his Laufmaschine (German for ‘running machine’) on a 4.3-kilometer route from Mannheim to a postal service stopover in the city’s Rheinau district, managing an average speed of 9.3mph. Covering that distance aboard what amounts to an adult balance bike is in itself a brag-worthy feat, but his successful maiden voyage did more than… Continue reading Best Places To Bike In Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary

After the success of the Pugsley, several other companies joined the market, leading to the fatbike popularity we see today. Paul de Vivie is credited for designing the first bike with a functional rear derailleur. His invention required the chain to be moved by hand between two chain wheels, giving him four gears. He combined… Continue reading Best Places To Bike In Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Before the automobile, bicycles were common and Chicago was the heart of bicycle manufacturing. From commuting to work or school, running errands around town or just enjoying the beautiful weather on a summer afternoon, biking is becoming more and more popular every day. Whether you’re looking to reduce traffic and pollution, do something good for… Continue reading Best Places To Bike In Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary

There are a couple of excellent chapters here on the history of BMX and mountain biking trends. The Schwinn Bicycle Company filed for Chapter 11 protection at the end of 1992, three years before their centennial celebration. Sam Zell, a Chicago investor who specialized in troubled companies, bought Schwinn for about twenty-five cents on the… Continue reading Best Places To Bike In Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Giant Bikeswent from strength to strength – producing over one million bikes in 1986 and supplyingSchwinnwith 80 per cent of their bicycle inventory. At the beginning of the eighties, the factory in Taiwan was sending 100,000 bikes back to America per year. We’re committed to making our products and services accessible to everyone, including huffy… Continue reading Best Places To Bike In Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary