This allows riders to easily conquer steep hills and accelerate on straight paths. It is a popular choice among cycling enthusiasts looking for a reliable and capable mountain bike. By the late 1970s, a new bicycle sport begun by enthusiasts in Northern California had grown into a new type of all-terrain bicycle, the mountain bike. Mountain bikes were originally based on Schwinn balloon-tired cruiser bicycles fitted with derailleur gears and called "Klunkers". A few participants began designing and building small numbers of mountain bikes with frames made out of modern butted chrome-molybdenum alloy steel. The Ider features a Schwinn aluminum dual suspension frame and Schwinn suspension fork to soak up all the bumps on your next trail ride. The Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters with Shimano front and rear derailleurs offer quick, precise gear changes so you can easily adapt to your terrain. Front and rear mechanical disc brakes deliver superior stopping power in all conditions. Plus, the Ider comes with alloy extra-wide double wall rims and 29" x 2.1" all terrain tires so you can go anywhere with confidence. By 1975, bicycle customers interested in medium-priced road and touring bicycles had largely gravitated towards Japanese or European brands. In reality, mass-market French manufacturers such as Peugeot were not infrequently criticized for material and assembly quality — as well as stagnant technology — in their low- and mid-level product lines. The seat stays and frame design offer enough compliance and comfort for all-day riding on a firm, aluminum frame. This Schwinn mountain bike is available in small, medium, and large, all with 27.5-inch wheels. By 1950, Schwinn had decided the time was right to grow the brand. At the time, most bicycle manufacturers in the United States sold in bulk to department stores, which in turn sold them as store brand models. F. Goodrich bicycles, sold in tire stores, Schwinn eliminated the practice of producing private label bicycles in 1950, insisting that the Schwinn brand and guarantee appear on all products. In exchange for ensuring the presence of the Schwinn name, distributors retained the right to distribute Schwinn bikes to any hardware store, toy store, or bicycle shop that ordered them. W. Schwinn tasked a new team to plan future business strategy, consisting of marketing supervisor Ray Burch, general manager Bill Stoeffhaas, and design supervisor Al Fritz. Frequently inspecting the suspension, inflating the tires properly, and lubricating the chain are low-cost ways to extend the life of a Schwinn mountain bike. The 2022 Schwinn Traxion mountain bike stands out as the only full-suspension bike in this roundup. The out-of-the-box configuration is suitable for cross country adventures and maybe even bombing downhill courses. The aggressive geometry and full suspension promise a responsive ride and enough control to inspire confidence. The bicycles are black with green, yellow and blue accent colors on the downtubes. “Schwinn” is printed in green and yellow on the downtube of the bicycle and “Abbott” is printed in blue on the top tube of the bicycle near the bicycle stem and handlebars. While this bike’s suspension is great, we’d like to see a little more flexibility.