"Schwinn 1990 BMX and Youth Bicycles"
THF289991 / "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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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The Henry Ford is well-known for its transportation collections, including automobiles from the road and race track, innovative early aircraft, and railroad locomotives of staggering size. But our holdings also include an impressive number of two-wheeled vehicles. Several of them are featured in our newest exhibit, Bicycles: Powering Possibilities, located in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation’s Collections Gallery (on view May 3, 2025 - February 15, 2026).