"Schwinn 1990 BMX and Youth Bicycles"
Add to SetSummary
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.
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
Trade catalog
Date Made
1989
Subject Date
1990
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery
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
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
