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The Schwinn Bicycle Company is an American company that develops, manufactures and markets bicycles under the eponymous brand name. The company was founded by Ignaz Schwinn (1860–1948) in Chicago in 1895.
The Schwinn Krates. The Krates took over the bike world in 1968. They were without question the coolest bike on the block. Schwinn Krates were made between 1968 and 1973. The first year they came out with just three: The Orange Krate, Apple Krate and the Lemon Peeler.
1970 Schwinn Catalog. Original text and images of the 1970 Schwinn sales brochure. The text below, including the prices, are as written in 1970.
Vintage Schwinn Suburban history from 1970 to 1980. This page shows images and text from old catalogs of this classic bicycle.
No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company” is a documentary feature that explores Schwinn’s storied history, from the iconic Sting-Ray to its widespread influence in the worlds of BMX and mountain biking.
The death of its long-time president Frank W. Schwinn combined with new trends in both bicycle design and production laid the foundation for a series of missteps that would later culminate in critical challenges for the family business.
Learn about vintage Schwinn bikes that were made between the 1940s and late 1980s. Explore the iconic models like the Krate, Sting-Ray, and Predator.
