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All the reasons why bikes are better than cars

Here is a list of all the reasons why bicycles and cycling are better than cars and driving: Cycling is great exercise; cars are just sitting. Bikes aren’t polluting the world with disgusting exhaust. Bicycles are much less expensive than automobiles. No gas price concerns. If the price of gas is going up, that’s aContinue reading “All the reasons why bikes are better than cars”

1969 Schwinn Sting-Ray 2-Speed Campus Green

Here is a nice example of a 1969 Schwinn Sting-Ray in campus green. This one has the 2-speed automatic kick back rear hub. Other features are the chrome fendors, front brake, and white glitter sparkle banana seat. This kid’s bike has 20” wheels. The hub is a Bendix yellow band. These sound pretty neat, thoughContinue reading “1969 Schwinn Sting-Ray 2-Speed Campus Green”

Park Tool AWS-10 Fold-Up Hex Wrench Set Review

This is a super useful tool from Park Tool. I have a lot of allen wrench tools, but this is always the first one I grab. It comes with a great selection of sizes that will always meet your needs for a bike. Plus, it is blue making it easy to spot in the toolbox. Continue reading “Park Tool AWS-10 Fold-Up Hex Wrench Set Review”

Wisconsin Bicycle Brands, Manufacturers, and Distributors

Check out all the great bike related companies in Wisconsin past and present: Trek – The largest USA bicycle company, headquartered in Waterloo, WI. 1 Up USA – maker of bike racks in Dickeyville, WI. USA made. Badger Cycle Works – based in Appleton, WI. They offer the Fattywompus fat bike. Fyxation Bicycle Company –Continue reading “Wisconsin Bicycle Brands, Manufacturers, and Distributors”

Vintage Sanwa Bicycles History and Facts

Sanwa is a bicycle brand that was owned by Wisconsin Cycle Supply starting in 1977. From what I have seen these were all road bikes imported from Japan. Wisconsin Cycle was a distributor from Sheboygan, Wisconsin that distributed bikes, another brand they used was Timberlin. Riteway would buy Wisconsin Cycle Supply in the 80s andContinue reading “Vintage Sanwa Bicycles History and Facts”

Vintage Sanwa Bicycles

1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Campus Green

Classic Schwinn Sting-Ray in campus green color. This is the bike every kid wanted during the time period. Short wheelbase for fast turns. This is the coaster brake version; it also came in 3 and 5 speed. MAG sprocket, chrome fenders, and Schwinn tubular rims. A cool vintage kid’s bike. Originally retailed for $59.95 LinksContinue reading “1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Campus Green”

Schwinn Bicycle Company History and Facts

Schwinn is probably the best-known vintage USA bicycle company. It was founded in 1895 by German-born Ignaz Schwinn in Chicago. They declared bankruptcy in 1992 and are now owned by Pon Holdings. They are mostly a big box store brand now. Early history In 1895 Schwinn and Adolf Arnold founded Arnold, Schwinn & Company. TheirContinue reading “Schwinn Bicycle Company History and Facts”

2022 Trek Domane AL 2 Disc Review Best Entry Level Road Bike

Trek is the biggest bike company in the USA right now. So, you probably have a bike shop that sells Treks not too far away. They make high-quality bikes, and the shop will make sure it is tuned properly. Which entry level road bike should I pick for 2022? I’ve scoured through the different optionsContinue reading “2022 Trek Domane AL 2 Disc Review Best Entry Level Road Bike”

Vintage Lotus Bicycles

Lotus is another USA brand of bicycles that started importing Japanese bikes in 1980. The company was started by Sid and Ernst Star in Syosset, New York. They offered a full range of road bikes from entry level to professional. I believe the bikes were originally made by Tsunoda Bicycle corporation of Nagoya, Japan andContinue reading “Vintage Lotus Bicycles”