Schwinn Paramount Antique Clear Coat-able Decal Set Store

W. Schwinn, grandson Frank Valentine Schwinn took over management of the company. By 1950, Schwinn had decided the time was right to grow the brand. At the time, most bicycle manufacturers in the United States sold in bulk to department stores, which in turn sold them as store brand models. Experience year-round riding comfort with… Continue reading Schwinn Paramount Antique Clear Coat-able Decal Set Store

Schwinn Paramount Antique Clear Coat-able Decal Set Store

You’ll get an extra boost of power while you pedal, which makes getting up hills and riding longer distances easier and more enjoyable than ever. Make it a trip to remember with camping and mountain biking combined! The kids will sleep great in their tents after all that riding. Starting in 2005, Schwinn also marketed… Continue reading Schwinn Paramount Antique Clear Coat-able Decal Set Store

Schwinn Paramount Antique Clear Coat-able Decal Set Store

Instead, most Schwinn derailleur bikes were marketed to the general leisure market, equipped with heavy “old timer” accessories such as kickstands that cycling aficionados had long since abandoned. While the Paramount still sold in limited numbers to this market, the model’s customer base began to age, changing from primarily bike racers to older, wealthier riders… Continue reading Schwinn Paramount Antique Clear Coat-able Decal Set Store

1971 Schwinn Paramount P-13 at Classic Cycle Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County

For over 15 years, we have been committed to serving the Law Enforcement Community with quality Police Bikes and Accessories. We can provide your department with as many bicycles as required. Whether you need one bike for a single patrol officer, a dozen bikes for a unit, or hundreds for an entire base or force,… Continue reading 1971 Schwinn Paramount P-13 at Classic Cycle Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County

1971 Schwinn Paramount P-13 at Classic Cycle Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County

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 in turn led to… Continue reading 1971 Schwinn Paramount P-13 at Classic Cycle Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County

1971 Schwinn Paramount P-13 at Classic Cycle Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County

The same happened with the mountain-bike culture of the 80’s pioneered by Northern California riders like Michael Sinyard (founder of Specialized), Tom Ritchey and Gary Fisher. What Schwinn didn’t recognize is that trends are often set by minority thinkers, and not by the Number One. And vintage bikes are among the precious items for collectors.… Continue reading 1971 Schwinn Paramount P-13 at Classic Cycle Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County