If there is a serial number, it will always appear on the actual frame of the bike, rather than on a removable part like the seat, handlebars, or wheels. Schwinn said he didn’t shutter his company because demand for high-quality craftsmanship has dried up. He said the main reason was that three of his seven employees were at or nearing retirement age, including himself at 69. They are similar to the gravel bikes popular today, which also handle well on a range of surfaces. Our warranty extensions allow you to carry on working out all-year round, protecting your equipment. You can complete our online Parts Request Form if you know what replacement part you need to order. We will contact the manufacturer and place the order for you, which can be shipped to us or directly to your home. A service contract is the best way to extend the life of your equipment and keep your facility safe, but we understand that a contract may not be feasible. If your Schwinn machine is broken and no longer covered under warranty, we are happy to fix the problem. For machines still under warranty, check with your local technician to find out if they can help. For example, most "middleweight" Schwinns take 26 x 1 3/4 tires, which are hard to find, not 26 x 1.75 as used on other brands. The Chicago Schwinns were among the most bomb-resistant bikes ever built, and they were built with unique technology . With the exception of the Sports Tourer, Super Sport, and Superior, they are welded, not brazed. The head tube and the tapered segments that lead into the the top tube and down tube were actually made from two special forgings that were "electro-forged" (welded) together down the centerline, then ground smooth, so the seam is not usually visible. There are necked-down parts that fit into the top tube and down tube, like internal lugs. Out of the Schwinn bankruptcy in the 1990s, Richard Schwinn and business partner Marc Muller emerged with the factory in Waterford but not the legal right to do business under the Schwinn name. Mark Smith has a nice page about his Schwinn bikes , also some good Schwinn Repair and Restoration tips. S.-made Schwinns take oddball Schwinn size tires, with the exception of 630 mm/27 inch, which is standard. With finance the first payment is typically taken 30 days after the delivery of your goods. It's as easy as that - 3 simple sets to extend the life of your equipment.