Book collectable schwinn stingray bicycles 196312 to 1979 stingray james hurd 5 out of 5 stars 12 product ratings 12 product ratings book collectable schwinn stingray bicycles 196312 to 1979 stingray james hurd. After declaring bankruptcy in 1992, schwinn has since been a subbrand of pacific cycle, owned by the multinational conglomerate, dorel industries. That sort of overweening arrogance is always riveting and so, therefore, is no hands. The schwinn phantom was truly a classic and anyone who had one was the envy of the neighborhood. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer to ask.
Schwinn meridian adult tricycle, 26inch wheels, rea. This is the fun bike that features a short frame, high rise handlebars and long, bucket shaped saddle. Publishing history this is a chart to show the publishing history of editions of works about this subject. Standard catalog of schwinn bicycles by doug mitchel. Youll love the smooth ride and premium brakes and shifting mechanisms that are standard on these popular bicycles. And heres what i learned in the book, that was published in 1996 and therefore does not cover schwinns most recent history. The legendary 100year history of the bestknown name in american bicycling.
Today they are still desirable objects and the phantom remains a collectors favorite and is probably the most restoed and treasured schwinn around. Like the title, no hands all of the chapters have similar titles, makes it fun. Then i lost interest, when some of the chapters became. The schwinn bicycle company was founded by germanborn mechanical engineer ignaz schwinn 18601948 in chicago in 1895.
For comparisons sake, at the time the stingray debuted, schwinn generally moved about. This book has to be a staple of any true schwinn fans collection. Generally fun to read, though the author hops back and forth between time periods at odd intervals, occasionally making the narrative somewhat difficult to follow. Cruisers are popular among casual bicyclists and vacationers because they are very stable and easy to ride, but their heavy weight and balloon. The design makes this bike a stylish and classic addition to. The stories are great, the photos and old advertisements look terrific. We welcomed our friend richard schwinn to portland in june 2016 for a shop visit, tech clinic, and a friendly coffee ride up to mt tabor.
Help me name the schwinn head badge book im writing. Most models of schwinn bikes have years of images and information via old catalogs, advertisements and schwinn documentation. More information about this seller contact this seller 6. The rise and fall of the schwinn bicycle company, an american institution. This lavishly illustrated volume is overflowing with original archival material, much of it from chicagos bicycle museum of america, and specially. Information for this article came from interviews with members of the schwinn bicycle company conducted in 1989, schwinn consumer relations, the schwinn history center in chicago, several schwinn bicycle shops, schwinn catalogs, and mr. More than 350 stunning fullcolor photos document schwinn bikes from the best vintage models, to todays latest releases, including the new chopperstyle sting ray. There are some famous bikes like the one from pee wees big adventure or eddie munsters monster sting ray. Your ultimate schwinn label photo book, and the various badgelabels applied, schwinn sold their products too. William schwinn obituary bethalto, il the telegraph. A cruiser bicycle, also known as a beach cruiser or formerly motobike, is a bicycle that usually combines balloon tires, an upright seating posture, a singlespeed drivetrain, and straightforward steel construction with expressive styling. Published in 1945 by schwinn, this extremely rare book has many illustrations, and photographs. The narrative discusses color, frame sizes, and other options available.
Whole books have been published on schwinn bikes, written by proper bicycle people. It has won the praise and captured the imagination of youngsters of all ages across the u. More information schwinn lightweight data book suggestions to upgrade my schwinn sportabout contact me. Schwinn to his father, ignaz, who founded the company. From 1948 to 1982, schwinn pioneered its own models of cruisers, touring bikes and threespeeds, fabricating their own frames and components inhouse. The sentiment would be easier to accept if the recent history of corporate. From its early years dominating the youth market with stingrays to the teenfriendly varsity and continental models to its most recent parentfriendly iterations of the easysteer and roadster trikes, the schwinn weaves itself through 120 years of american history. If you dig the schwinn heavyweights, this is the book you want. Loves book on classic schwinns, the paramount gets a paragraph dismissing it as a lightweight with a plain straighttube diamond frame. Offer only valid within the 48 contiguous states of the continental u. The rise and fall of the schwinn bicycle company, an. Don wrote a fantastic new book about everything schwinn. Since 1898 weve created the very best in bicycles and continue this legacy today. A decent, high level, history of the company along with some great factory and other photographs.
Schwinn collectible bicycle printed material for sale ebay. This site gathers and preserves such documentation. The bike collection brief history of schwinn youtube. For many, the schwinn will be forever tied to the memories of their childhood. Its a constant game of puzzle pieces and mysterious clues. The schwinn at walmart may say schwinn, but it isnt a real schwinn, its a low. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The legendary 100year history of the bestknown name in american bicycli. While no definitive book has ever been written about the varsity, for more on the bike and its times see the books the schwinn bicycle by pridmore and hurd.
The story of the bicycle and its contributions to our way of life, 18951945. The book has a pretty comprehensive history of the schwinn family and company. Schwinn values and pricing youre looking for and with over 40 years of knowledge about motorcycle values and pricing, you can rely on kelley blue book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Schwinn roadster page from this companysponsored history of schwinn from 1945. The rise and fall of the schwinn bicycle company, an american institution by. I particularly liked the insightful description of the business. Describes the history of the bicycle, and the birth of the schwinn bicycle company from 1895 to 1945. I enjoyed the first twothirds of this book, which related the history of schwinn up through the 1980s. Stingray, known as the bike with the sports car look has revolutionized cycling since it was introduced by schwinn in 1963. This is the ultimate book for schwinn fans and collectors. The schwinn collection classic cycle bainbridge island. Thus, in 1963, schwinn cranked out a run of stingrays, despite the fact that no one at schwinn, aside from fritz, thought the homely childrens chopper would be a success. But beyond making mens and womens road, mountain, hybrid bikes and bicycles for kids, we make memories.
Its designed around youwith a cushioned deck for comfort, an intuitive console for convenience, and easy goal tracking for. A musthave for any rare book collector, or bicycle history buff. I love prewar schwinn bicycles and the many different head badges found on them. Schwinn values and pricing youre looking for from 2005 to 2012. I particularly liked the insightful description of the business aspects of the companies history including its sales and marketing efforts, distribution strategies and other accomplishments. In the past, we have referred many people to this interesting series of factfilled standard catalog of. Shop for schwinn discover bicycles online at target. Lallement memorial committee, box 15077, boston, ma 02215. It became the dominant manufacturer of american bicycles through most of the 20th century.
I wrote the the many faces of schwinn for my fellow bicycle freaks. Also highly recommended is the dancing chain by frank berto. From 1938 to 1988, schwinn made some of the finest lightweight racing and touring models, comparable to anything else in the world, the schwinn paramount. The book covers the history of the bicycle industry and schwinns role developing an american icon. Real history is a very fun game, and the way to win is to discover actual truth. Navigate rocky terrain with ease by riding this mountain bike from schwinn.
After the bicycle boom of the 1970s, however, schwinns proprietary framebuilding technology and heavier. The schwinn at walmart may say schwinn, but it isnt a real schwinn, its a low bid bike sold by a company that owns several bike names. With an adjustable seat and handlebars, this bike also allows you to maximize your comfort, so you can spend more time enjoying the ride and view. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Covers all schwinn heavyweights from autocycle to wasp, plus everything in between. Schwinn breeze youth bicycle helmet, ages 8 and up. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. An interesting history of the schwinn company, and its fall in the 1980s and 90s.