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“With this partnership, we’re taking those good vibes on the road.” Take in the scene at the beach, ride country roads or spin around town on a classic. Rediscover what a ride can be with a cruiser electric bike by Schwinn. Ronald Reagan is seen riding one in the 1947 Schwinn catalog. Cruisers are popular… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Their younger siblings have begun building their own custom “lowrider bikes”. Lowrider bicycles are usually built on old Schwinn Sting-Ray or other “muscle bike” frames, but the entire lowrider look of “old school” accessories such as springer forks and bullet headlights is in the cruiser tradition. Several manufacturers offer “chopper” style bikes in their cruiser… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Obviously, not in the interest of safety, but for the classic look I desired. I know it might sound kind of weird, but I wanted to do more than just bolt it together. Four months went by before I attacked the build. I fully waxed each schwinn cruiser piece inside and out (including the underside… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

The Largo features a classic Schwinn cruiser frame and fork with a vintage look that’s perfect for casual around the neighborhood. The single-speed drivetrain is simple to use, while the rear coaster brake provides intuitive stops. Plus, the Largo’s upright riding position and Schwinn quality cruiser spring saddle make this one of the most comfortable… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

My custom frame obsession veered into the world of Klunkers which in turn brought on a history lesson of the birth of mountain biking. When people first started riding off-road, there were no official bikes designed to do so. They then took to the hills of Marin county where they bombed fire roads and all… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2009, Jeff uses his bike to fight inflamatory bowel disease. Fast forward to today, I think these early experiences on my grandparent’s bike were incredibly transformative. Even back then, I enjoyed the freedom and adventure of traveling on streets and roads untraveled. No doubt, my grandparent’s bike continues to influence… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

Schwinn Cabo is built for people who like the smoothness of a cruiser bike and who like to have that time to enjoy the surrounding while effortlessly riding their bike. So “cruiser” schwinn cruiser bike may have originated as one model name used by one distributor of the motorbike style of bicycles. But getting on… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

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The aptly named June 7 lives for carefree summer days and sandy surfaces. Its huge, sweeping Big Bend Cruiser handlebar and textured rubber grips need nothing more than a light touch and relaxed arms to keep the front wheel on course. When your feet aren’t on the barefoot-friendly, rubber-coated pedals cranking forward, they can easily… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike

When I got old enough (and big enough!) to ride it, my grandparents let me ride a bike that was just taking up space in my grandfather’s shed, a 1963 Schwinn schwinn hybrid bike Fleet cruiser bike. Now, I’m not 100% certain it was this exact model but it’s darn close. Definitely was a Schwinn… Continue reading Bikes of Yesterday: 1963 Schwinn Fleet Cruiser Bike