Schwinn - A Classic Name In
Cycling
Cycling can be defined as the act of riding a cycle, be it a bicycle, a unicycle,
a tricycle, or what have you. Cycling can be done for recreational purposes, for exercise and fitness purposes, and
even as a competitive sport.
Cycling has been around for a long time. In fact, it has been around longer than
one might think. It is said that the first rough draft and layout of a bicycle was created in the 1400s by one
famous inventor, artist, and Renaissance man by the name of Leonardo DaVinci.
Wherever cycling originated from, it is safe to say that cycling is universal. It
is a sport that can be enjoyed by most everyone young and old alike. If you don not know what a bicycle is,
chances are you have probably been hiding under a rock for all of your life.
When many think of bicycles and brands
of bicycles, one name may come into mind frequently. Schwinn is a classic name in bicycles and cycling, and
they have been around for more than a century.
I have not been around for even half as long as that, but I have heard many
stories from my parents of good times when they were young and when they would spend time after school and during
summer riding around the neighborhood with their friends on their bicycles. If you had a Schwinn bicycle and was
seen riding around on it, this made you cool and the absolute envy of all your childhood friends. One of the
ultimate cruiser bikes to have ever been made is the Schwinn Stin-gray.
Some Schwinn Bicycle History Schwinn is an
American bicycle company that was founded and established in 1895 by a man name Ignaz Schwinn. Just in case you are
wondering, Schwinn is a German name, and Mr. Ignaz Schwinn was born in Germany.
Schwinn bicycles were popular in the early and mid 1900s, and have since been
dubbed an American classic in bicycle brands. Today, Schwinn still produces some of the classics that they are
known for such as the Sting-ray and Black Phantom. Schwinn also produces stationary bicycles such as the Schwinn
Airdyne and road bikes such as the Schwinn Paramount.
Schwinn Oldies but Goodies
Up until this day, Schwinn bicycles are still produced. However, the classic
Schwinn bikes made in earlier times have become a highly prized collectors item by Schwinn collectors and
enthusiasts.
Jay owns Bicycle Stockpile, a website that aims to provide listings
for the best deals on Schwinn bicycles, accessories, and bike parts. There are pages on this website dedicated to
specific models of Schwinn bicycles such as the Schwinn Stingray. Check out Bicycle Stockpile to find more info on Schwinn.
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