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Waterford bicycle factory closes So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

A few participants began designing and building small numbers of mountain bikes with frames made out of modern butted chrome-molybdenum alloy steel. Using the standard electro-forged cantilever frame, and fitted with five-speed derailleur gears and knobby tires, the Klunker 5 was never heavily marketed, and was not even listed in the Schwinn product catalog. Unlike… Continue reading Waterford bicycle factory closes So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

Waterford bicycle factory closes So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

These rims, like the Chicago frames, were among the sturdiest ever built. The parts that say “Schwinn” were made by Schwinn in their enormous Chicago schwinn tricycle factory (which I had the pleasure of touring in the early ’70’s). Parts that say “Schwinn Approved” were made elsewhere to Schwinn’s specifications. That’s still the case for… Continue reading Waterford bicycle factory closes So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

Waterford bicycle factory closes So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

Schwinn then partnered with 7-Eleven, establishing a team including Eric Heiden. When 7-Eleven decided to hit the big time in racing, Schwinn went its own way due to a lack of funding. Schwinn was, however, able to recruit an up-and- coming rider named Lance Armstrong to its ranks. Most models of Schwinn bikes have years… Continue reading Waterford bicycle factory closes So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

It’s an innovative and stylish design that keeps us on the cutting edge of the indoor cycling industry – and it will keep you coming back time after time. The new AC Performance with Carbon Blue bike is in a class by itself. A stronger drive train and carbon blue belt make for easy maintenance while… Continue reading A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

With the first production bike designed specifically for indoor cycling, Schwinn set the standard for an industry. Riders experience enhanced comfort with adjustable seat slides and handlebars, and durable stretch pads. A product of input from hundreds of users, cycling instructors and fitness buyers, this innovative bike belongs in a class by itself – but… Continue reading A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

The new factory in Greenville Mississippi never generated a positive cash flow and also was destined to be closed. In retrospect, the failure to upgrade the Chicago factory to make high-end bicycles was a profound mistake. Debates raged inside Schwinn about whether to abandon its “Made in America” identity. The popularity of Schwinn would make… Continue reading A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

For many people the Schwinn brand is one that is steeped in nostalgia. One of its most famous models – the kid’s Sting-Ray bike – was the bike that every child schwinn bicycles wanted to own in the late 1960s. Its iconic ape-hanger handlebars and banana seat were copied by many other manufacturers after they… Continue reading A Short History of Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

History of Peterson 150 Years of Peterson Pipes

The issue was such a great success and prompted further production of more pipes in 1981 to satisfy demand, with the Mark Twain second numbered silver banded edition, numbered 1 through to 1000, each in special presentation boxes. Some were also issued with limited edition pewter statues of the famous author. During the 1970’s Peterson… Continue reading History of Peterson 150 Years of Peterson Pipes

History of Peterson 150 Years of Peterson Pipes

Fredrick and George Kapp arrived in London in 1865, and in 1874 Fredrick was already in Dublin. In the shop on Grafton Street briar pipes were introduced alongside the Meerschaums. Frederick’s encounter with Charles Peterson occurred in around 1876, while in 1891 the Peterson System was patented, and the P-lip in 1898. The first major… Continue reading History of Peterson 150 Years of Peterson Pipes