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Most people will probably use it as a townie, and it’s great at that, too. Its step-through frame lets you rest at stoplights with your feet on the ground. In honor of its 125th year, Schwinn joined forces with Detroit Bikes’ expert frame craftsmen to produce a limited run of a cruiser inspired by the… Continue reading SOLD 1979 Schwinn Cruiser Spitfire 26″ bicycle beach cruiser

Prior to joining Bicycling in 2021, Dan worked as part of the race organization for the Red Hook Crit, as a coach with EnduranceWERX, as well as a freelance writer and photographer. Although the selection of merchandise is constantly changing, Craigslist can be a great place to score a deal on a vintage Schwinn. This… Continue reading SOLD 1979 Schwinn Cruiser Spitfire 26″ bicycle beach cruiser

Just grab your shades and a helmet and you’ll be riding in style. Finally, manufacturers have also introduced the “comfort bike” category, to combine the soft ride and upright posture of cruisers with a more conventionally styled bike. Comfort bikes have such features as fenders, suspension seatposts and forks, and large padded saddles with giant… Continue reading SOLD 1979 Schwinn Cruiser Spitfire 26″ bicycle beach cruiser

It’s designed for comfortable riding with a padded saddle and wide whitewall tires that ride smooth over almost any terrain. The Cruiser 5 has5-speed gears and hand brakes for greater versatility and range. Relax and take it easy on the Schwinn Perla 26 in. “With this partnership, we’re taking those good vibes on the road.”… Continue reading SOLD 1979 Schwinn Cruiser Spitfire 26″ bicycle beach cruiser

The release of the 1985 film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure[15] highlighted the main character’s cross-country search for his lost custom-built heavily-accessorized horn-tank bicycle. As part of this partnership, Schwinn will also donate to the Life is Good Kids Foundation. The Kids Foundation works directly with leading childcare organizations to positively impact the quality of care delivered… Continue reading SOLD 1979 Schwinn Cruiser Spitfire 26″ bicycle beach cruiser

I would say generally speaking on their cruisers, there’s no competitive advantage for their higher end models. They look like most cruisers out there, other than they do have the nostalgic feel of having the Schwinn name on it. The name “Schwinn” in front of the title “Cruiser” means a solid, comfortable ride on a… Continue reading SOLD 1979 Schwinn Cruiser Spitfire 26″ bicycle beach cruiser