A Visual History of Vintage Schwinn Bikes

Schwinn advertisements and catalogs of the past provide a colorful, fun and informative history of vintage Schwinn models.

Below are links categorized by decade which document visually the images of Schwinn bicycles as far back as 1895.

We use vintage catalogs, books, and any other publications we can find to document Schwinn’s history. If you have any information, corrections, or photos please contact me.

(please note this is a new site and I am constantly updating this info as I get new material)

Schwinn Bicycles by Year

1895 to 1900 | 1901 to 1929 | 1930 to 1939 | 1940 to 1949 | 1950 to 1959
1960 to 1969 | 1970 to 1979 | 1980 to 1989 | 1990 to 1999 | 2000 to 2010

NOTE: If you have a specific question about a vintage Schwinn bike like “How much is it worth?” or “What accessories did it come with originally?” please refer to my “How much is my Schwinn worth?” article prior to calling me. You will likely find the answers you seek if you do.
Thank you,
Pat