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”