Episode 58: When the Wheels Came Off for Schwinn Bicycles

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The Great Fail

Debra Chen

82 episodes

9 months ago

The Great Fail is a true crime inspired, business podcast that examines the greatest success stories of the most prominent and prolific companies, brands, and people and what led to their demise. If you love true crime and stories of massive failures, you've come to the right place! Here we take a forensic look at stories that will irk you, shock you, and have you picking your jaw up off the floor, all while learning the oftentimes avoidable, mistakes that have ended the lives of companies and left boardrooms looking like crime scenes.

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Episode 58: When the Wheels Came Off for Schwinn Bicycles

The Great Fail

20 minutes 3 seconds

2 years ago

Episode 58: When the Wheels Came Off for Schwinn Bicycles

In 1895, Schwinn was driven by the pursuit of an American dream when bicycling was still a relatively new sport. As one of the longest-standing bicycle companies, Schwinn signified influence and innovation amidst a biking craze that further catapulted their success. But over the years, it would lose its luster after a series of poor leadership decisions that led it to a dead end. Get the full story on Episode 58 of The Great Fail to hear the story. Special thanks to Jay Townley for his contributions to this segment.

SCHWINN SOURCES

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Schwinn Bicycle Company

A Short History of Schwinn: 1990s Bankruptcy though 2021

No hands: The rise and fall of the Schwinn Bicycles Company: an American institution, Judith Crown & Glenn Coleman, Henry Holt&Co.

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