The Schwinn Sierra | 1963 to 1985 - bikehistory.org

10-Speed gears! Deluxe road racing equipment! QUick release alloy hubs! Three front chainwheels, five rear cogs, powerful climbing gear, 38 to 100 gear. flamboyant lime, red, radiant coppertone. 1. 621-27" size 21" frame....... $96.50 2. 623-27" size 23" frame....... $96.50 See the full 1963 Schwinn catalog. See more

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What do you think of the 1987 Schwinn Sierra?

A few shots of my 1987 Schwinn Sierra. The first shot is the bike in it's original format and the rest are the way it looks now with the Specialized street tires and the newer MTB seat. It's a fun bike to ride...especially since I only gave $50 for it. Wow. Another clean one. Nice Black chrome. One of the nicest finishes ever. ...

When did Schwinn make a mountain bike?

The new chrome-moly mountain bikes were called the Sierra. This was followed in 1984 by an even better bike called the High Sierra. Both models were built for Schwinn by Giant in Taiwan. Sales went through the roof and dealers had a hard time keeping them in stock (Crown and Coleman 1996, p. 172). ...

How did Schwinn change the bike industry?

Another change in the bicycle industry confronting Schwinn was a mountain bike craze emerging in Marin County, California. In a second ironic twist, the creators of the mountain bike in trend-setting California were modifying old 1930s Schwinns because of their durability and coaster brakes. ...

Did Schwinn make a bicycle in 1899?

Yes. Schwinn made a four-seat bicycle in 1899. During the 1890s, the bicycle boom was in full swing. As opposed to the awkward big wheelers, the new safety bikes with chains, adequate brakes, and easy steering were simple to ride. ...

When did Schwinn take off?

By the beginning of the 1950s, Schwinn was poised for takeoff. The company was not alone. With the post-war baby boom in full swing, the whole bicycle industry was ready for growth. In 1946 when soldiers returned from overseas, three and three-quarter million babies were born, one of the highest levels in decades. ...

Who was a Schwinn & what did he do?

Schwinn boldly stepped out of its engineering comfort zone and recruited many of Hollywood's top stars to promote their innovative bicycle lines. The luminaries featured in the 1946 poster catalog included Dorothy Lamour, Roy Rogers, Ronald Reagan, Jane Wyman, Janis Paige, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford, and Bing Crosby. ...