The new frame and component technology incorporated in the Paramount largely failed to reach Schwinn's mass-market bicycle lines. W. Schwinn, grandson Frank Valentine Schwinn took over management of the company. At the close of the 1920s, the stock market crash decimated the American motorcycle industry, taking Excelsior-Henderson with it.

All these features are wrapped in a sleek design that resonates with Schwinn’s classic aesthetic appeal. When it comes to safety and control, the Schwinn Protocol 1.0 doesn’t skimp. It features front disc brakes and rear V-brakes, giving riders a reliable and strong braking response, essential when tackling unpredictable mountain trails.