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- Schwinn "Black Phantom" Bicycle, 1950 - American bicycle manufacturers relied on the sale of children's bicycles during the mid-1900s. One of the most successful kids' bikes was the Schwinn Black Phantom. This 1950 model came with whitewall balloon tires, a faux gas tank, red and black trim, a front fender light, a rear light and reflector, and lots of chrome. What child wouldn't want a Black Phantom?
- 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Schwinn "Black Phantom" Bicycle, 1950
American bicycle manufacturers relied on the sale of children's bicycles during the mid-1900s. One of the most successful kids' bikes was the Schwinn Black Phantom. This 1950 model came with whitewall balloon tires, a faux gas tank, red and black trim, a front fender light, a rear light and reflector, and lots of chrome. What child wouldn't want a Black Phantom?
- "Schwinn 1990 BMX and Youth Bicycles" - 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.
- 1990
- Collections - Artifact
"Schwinn 1990 BMX and Youth Bicycles"
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.
- Schwinn "Continental" Bicycle, 1969 - European-style, multi-speed bicycles with light frames and thin tires reignited American adults' interest in cycling in the mid-1960s. Within ten years, a general physical fitness craze and an oil crisis fueled a second bicycle boom rivaling the 1890s original. This Schwinn Continental offered ten speeds to accommodate a variety of riding conditions. Its model name hints at the design's European origins.
- 1969
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Schwinn "Continental" Bicycle, 1969
European-style, multi-speed bicycles with light frames and thin tires reignited American adults' interest in cycling in the mid-1960s. Within ten years, a general physical fitness craze and an oil crisis fueled a second bicycle boom rivaling the 1890s original. This Schwinn Continental offered ten speeds to accommodate a variety of riding conditions. Its model name hints at the design's European origins.
- Schwinn Sting-Ray Lemon Peeler Bicycle, 1968 - After seeing kids in southern California customize their bicycles with "longhorn" handlebars and "banana" seats, Schwinn introduced its Sting-Ray line in 1963. The sporty bikes were a smash, selling two million copies by 1968. Drag racing funny cars inspired this Lemon Peeler Sting-Ray with its small front tire, front drum brake, springer suspension fork, and five-speed stick shift.
- 1968
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Schwinn Sting-Ray Lemon Peeler Bicycle, 1968
After seeing kids in southern California customize their bicycles with "longhorn" handlebars and "banana" seats, Schwinn introduced its Sting-Ray line in 1963. The sporty bikes were a smash, selling two million copies by 1968. Drag racing funny cars inspired this Lemon Peeler Sting-Ray with its small front tire, front drum brake, springer suspension fork, and five-speed stick shift.
- Bicycle Gloves, 1970-1980 - After a hiatus of almost three-quarters of a century, bicycling experienced a revival among American adults during the 1970s -- especially with the introduction of ten-speed bikes. This led to a plethora of specialized accessories and accoutrements, like these gloves made in France for the Schwinn Bicycle Company.
- 1970-1980
- Collections - Artifact
Bicycle Gloves, 1970-1980
After a hiatus of almost three-quarters of a century, bicycling experienced a revival among American adults during the 1970s -- especially with the introduction of ten-speed bikes. This led to a plethora of specialized accessories and accoutrements, like these gloves made in France for the Schwinn Bicycle Company.