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"Schwinn 1990 BMX and Youth Bicycles"

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Artifact Overview

Bicycle Motocross -- or BMX -- bicycles grew popular with young riders starting in the 1970s. Modeled after motorcycles, BMX bikes were designed for dirt tracks and featured light frames, strong wheels, sturdy hand grips, and low gearing. The rugged bikes were widely used in racing and in stunt riding.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1989

Subject Date

1990

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

98.2.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lawrence P. Birch.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 4.313 in

"Schwinn 1990 BMX and Youth Bicycles"