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The new frame was approximately 4″ to 5″ longer than previous models. In 1968, in an effort to market a children’s bicycle with an automotive theme, Huffman designers added a car-type steering wheel in place of handlebars to the Rail frame, which became the Huffy Wheel. When I first started cycling, I tried different products… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

Dayton huffy bikes is known for bicycling innovation and interesting bits of history are on display close to home. “Only a handful” of workers were moved to Huffy’s bike plant in Farmington, Missouri. The Farmington plant was opened in 1994 and was non-union. The new huffy cruiser bike frame was approximately 4″ to 5″ longer… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

Continue squeezing and put the nut on the back side and tighten it all up. Undo the bolt on the brakes in the picture and pull the cable out. Then on the lever turn the huffy trail runner adjuster so the slots are all signed up and pull the cable out. Please send a picture of… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

If you are on the hunt for a retro bike or are fixing up that bike in the garage, odds are it’s paired with a 26” wheelset. Remember that back in the day almost all mountain bikers regardless of height rode bikes with 26” wheels, so if that’s what works for you, feel free to… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

As a less aggressive set-up overall, a smaller frame is the right choice for beginner to intermediate riders. Bigger bikes will naturally have a slightly longer wheelbase. Wheels farther apart means the bike will be more stable at high speeds and feel hefty rather than nimble on technical trails. Bike size charts are simply suggestions… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

Refunds for web orders issued in-store are able to be refunded to a GIFT CARD or MAILED CHECK ONLY; some exclusions may apply. Stack is the vertical distance between the bottom bracket and the center of the head tube and determines how a bike will feel while pedaling in the saddle. While still an important… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

Whenever I shelved the 1987 Free Spirit Pinnacle bike due to constant tire issues, my uncle was kind enough to give me his Huffy Superia. If I can recall correctly, they did a group buy with other family members on a bunch of mountain bikes (the Superia) and they rarely rode theirs. The Huffy 26… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

The amount you can expect to receive in store credit when trading in your bike with a dealer. The end of the Superia came when things were starting to (literally) fall apart. The pedals, which were made of cheap plastic to begin with, finally cracked and broke to pieces while riding. I rode the Superia… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn

MTB frame designs today have quite low standover heights, so it’s never a worry that it’ll be difficult to swing your leg over the frame to mount the bike or that you won’t be able to comfortably straddle the frame. That said, always check you have enough clearance to allow for quick huffy cruiser bike… Continue reading Huffy purchases assets of bicycle rival Schwinn