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Schwinn’s early attempt at a derailleur geared bicycle

This early 1960s Schwinn Continental is an early attempt by Schwinn to make a multispeed bicycle using derailleurs rather than internal hub gearing. The Schwinn Paramount was available in the 1950s with European derailleurs, but it wasn't until 1960 that Schwinn put a derailleur geared bicycle into mass production. That gear it came out with … Continue reading Schwinn’s early attempt at a derailleur geared bicycle

joelflood city bike, customer's bike, Mel Pinto, Schwinn, velo orange

Another Chrome bicycle, just wheeled right into the shop

So it probably seems like I have a chrome bicycle obsession, well I think I do. The other day I was working at the shop, and went up front to spot this chrome Schwinn in the shop for some minor repairs. Outfitted with a Brooks B-72, leather sewn grips(probably Velo Orange), and even a set … Continue reading Another Chrome bicycle, just wheeled right into the shop