Schwinn's were never cheap and "fair-traded" too.
the dealer profit margin was meager.
the price west of the Mississippi was more also, to accounting for the added shipping.
Schwinn could do that as they were top of the heap.
they sponsored Captain Kangaroo also.
"boy, I like my Schwinn bike, Schwinn is the Finest Bike!"
Last edited by repechage; 06-03-22 at 09:58 PM.