A book on the downfall of Schwinn Bicycle that grew out of a Crain’s Chicago Business project is, after three decades, moving to the screen. “No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company” is ...

Once upon a time in America, Schwinn and bicycles were synonymous, and Chicago was the center of the two-wheeled, pedal-powered universe. Baby boomers grew up riding or aspiring to ride a Schwinn -- ...

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For nearly a century, Schwinn bikes were made in Chicago. Today, echoes of the company’s golden age are found in independent bike shops. Nowadays, if you see a low-riding bicycle with high handlebars, ...