Once upon a time in America, Schwinn and bicycles were synonymous, and Chicago was the center of the two-wheeled, pedal-powered universe.

Vicky Mercado used to think of cruisers as “mom bikes” (and despite the fact that she is a mom, she didn’t mean it in a good way). That changed when her husband came home with a classic Schwinn he’d ...

From streamlined Aerocycles and classic Phantoms to Varsity eight-speeds and Sting Ray Krates, vintage and antique Schwinn bicycles are runaway hits with collectors. In addition to the fond memories ...

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For locally manufactured bikes, Mike Mitchell is the man to see. Schwinn shut down its Chicago factory in 1983, but Mitchell restores Chicago-made models from the 1960s and ’70s, taking them apart, ...

If you are looking to spend more times outdoors this spring, you may be considering a beach cruiser bike. These go-anywhere bikes aren’t just for the beach, they are also good for leisurely rides ...

Most of us have grown up with some exposure to the Schwinn brand. Given that Schwinn bikes have been around since 1895, you can assume that the majority of bicycle enthusiasts worldwide are familiar ...

Schwinn’s electric bicycle line has significantly expanded over the last couple years. When I first started riding electric Schwinns, I was largely limited to cruiser e-bikes. But with several new ...