Schwinn® - AN AMERICAN ICON SINCE 1895
Schwinn® - a true American original
From its humble beginnings in 1895 to today, quality has been the "North Star" of Schwinn®
. This dedication has earned Schwinn®
a special place in the hearts of cyclists. For generations, the name "Schwinn" has been synonymous with America's most popular bicycles.
In the late 1800s, the world was crazy about the latest technological achievement - the bicycle. The bicycle offered not only comfort and recreation, but also a unique thrill that many had never experienced: the freedom to move.
Schwinn® - great successes in bicycle racing
In 1895, German-born mechanical engineer Ignaz Schwinn made the acquaintance of Adolph Fredrick William Arnold, a pioneer in Chicago's meatpacking industry. With Schwinn's vision and Arnold's financial support, the two founded "Arnold, Schwinn & Company," which would later become the Schwinn Bicycle Company. By 1896, there were 300 bicycle companies in the United States (101 in Chicago alone). Schwinn began its racing program. By the end of the year, Schwinn bicycles had more wins under their belt than any other bicycle company.
1911 - Motorcycles in vogue
Schwinn®
buys the Excelsior Motor Cycle Company, followed by the Henderson MotorCycle Company in 1917. This venture inspired some of Schwinn‘s most famous bicycle designs, including the Motorbike in 1920.
1930 - Quality Seal
Schwinn®
dedicates a new department to improving quality and appearance, and quickly becomes the standard of innovation in the industry. They sealed the quality in with the first appearance of the Schwinn®
Quality Seal.
1955 - Stars choose Schwinn®
Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ronald Reagan and all the stars of Hollywood’s “golden era” hop on Schwinn®
bikes for the iconic 1955 Schwinn®
catalog, inspiring riders from around the nation to choose Schwinn®
.
1963 - The Sting-Ray ushers in a new era
Muscle-car style and bicycle design are combined to create Schwinn’s most celebrated model of all time: the Sting-Ray. The Sting-Ray series would quickly became the bike to have.
1965 - Schwinn® produce home fitness
Schwinn®
brought this legendary bike technology into the home and quickly became a pioneer in home exercise equipment with the introduction of the Deluxe Exerciser hometrainer.
1978 – Schwinn® Airdyne
Schwinn®
presents the complete concept of the training device. Customized training for the upper and lower body, at any time and in the comfort of your own home. A completely new air resistance principle ensures a smooth and constant training performance. The answer for anyone interested in a planned training program.
1995 – Development of the Johnny G Spinner Pro Bike
In 1994, there was a collaboration between Schwinn®
and Jonathan Goldberg, known as Johnny G, a South African cyclist and developer of the indoor cycling program called Spinning. They developed the Johnny G Spinner by Schwinn®
, which was introduced at IHRSA in San Francisco in 1995 and received an outstanding response.
2023 – Schwinn® 590E, compact Elliptical
With a built-up length of just 147 cm, the Schwinn® Elliptical Trainer 590E is around 30% smaller than conventional elliptical trainers and at the same time offers all the important features. A natural and at the same time joint-friendly running movement is made possible by the pleasantly large stride length (51 cm) and the ergonomically favorable leg position. The double rails provide maximum stability.
Schwinn® - 2023/2024
As fitness trends changed and technology evolved, Schwinn®
responded with a comprehensive range of breakthrough and affordable cardio solutions. Intelligently designed upright and recumbent bikes, treadmills and ellipticals, incorporating the latest apps, innovations and entertainment options.
In addition to all the products mentioned above, Schwinn®
now offers a complete line of treadmills, exercise bikes, indoor cycling and ellipticals.
