Here is a very in depth article about Schwinn from the Washington Post.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp...nguage=printer
Says they just produce "department store" line now. Maybe they do both? I'm assuming that some bike shops carry them because most brands seem "too expensive" for the average man on the street consumer. Market to your base I suppose.
In my opinion, the money would be better invested in a different brand. Less likely to need to upgrade later. Saving $$$ in the long run. Again, only my opinion which isn't worth much to anyone but me.
Last edited by moderncyclista; 03-09-2010 at 10:35 AM.
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