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Fastback Carbon 105 A High Performance Road Bike

W. Schwinn tasked a new team to plan future business strategy, consisting of marketing supervisor Ray Burch, general manager Bill Stoeffhaas, and design supervisor Al Fritz. The Schwinn Phocus 1400 road bicycle is the perfect drop bar road bike for the bike path or just going out for a good workout, lightweight and responsive makes… Continue reading Fastback Carbon 105 A High Performance Road Bike

Fastback Carbon 105 A High Performance Road Bike

Once products are shipped from our warehouse, they will arrive between 2-5 days on average (in the United States. Also, this does not include overweight – 150 LB+ – items that may require specialized shipping methods.). Please note, we will not cover express / expedited shipping to meet a required deadline. This bike is in poor… Continue reading Fastback Carbon 105 A High Performance Road Bike

Schwinn Fastback Road Bike Large Frame

As a result, Schwinns became increasingly dated in both styling and technology. By 1957, the Paramount series, once a premier racing bicycle, had atrophied from a lack of attention and modernization. Aside from some new frame lug designs, the designs, methods and tooling were the same as had been used in the 1930s. For medium… Continue reading Schwinn Fastback Road Bike Large Frame

Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike

Schwinn’s new company coincided with a sudden bicycle craze in America. Chicago became the center of the American bicycle industry, with thirty factories turning out thousands of bikes every day. Bicycle output in the United schwinn road bike States grew to over a million units per year by the turn of the 20th century. “Shinola… Continue reading Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike

Schwinn Fastback Road Bike Large Frame

In the late 1960s, the Varsity and Continental pioneered the use of auxiliary brake levers, which allowed the rider to rest hands on the straight, horizontal center section of the ram’s horn handlebars, yet still have braking control. To further improve control from this more-erect riding position, the levers used to move the derailleurs (shifting… Continue reading Schwinn Fastback Road Bike Large Frame

Fastback AL Claris An Adult Road Bike for Beginners

Choosing the right bike can make all the difference in your cycling satisfaction. It might seem tough to decide which type of bike to go for; after all, there are countless styles to choose from. But fear not — there are 3 easy questions that will help you find your answer. Ensure the brake disc… Continue reading Fastback AL Claris An Adult Road Bike for Beginners

Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike

For medium and smaller sizes, Paramount introduced Columbus SLX tubing. Built for distance and speed, lightweight road bikes let you push your limits. I bought this road bike for my son for Christmas, and I’ve unpacked, adjusted & given it a ‘shakedown’ 10 mile ride. I have ridden road bikes for years, have an Italian… Continue reading Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike

Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike

By 1990, other United States bicycle companies with reputations for excellence in design such as Trek, Specialized, and Cannondale had cut further into Schwinn’s market. Unable to produce bicycles in the United States at a competitive cost, by the end of 1991 Schwinn was sourcing its bicycles from overseas manufacturers. This period in Schwinn’s history… Continue reading Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike

Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike

Other road bikes were introduced by Schwinn in the early and mid 1960s, such as the Superior, Sierra, and Super Continental, but these were only produced for a few years. The Varsity and Continental sold in large numbers through the 1960s and early 1970s, becoming Scwhinn’s leading models. The wheel rims were likewise robust, chromed,… Continue reading Shop Schwinn Fastback 105 Carbon Road Bike