Interview with Richard Schwinn Madison Bike swap. The real reason he closed Waterford cycles. 

Wow! Got me beat! Other than the Paramount what is your favorite Schwinn

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage John, only exceed in numbers. Your collection is top drawer. My collection is lucky finds and bikes saved from decay. All have been restored to riding condition. Some are original and some are “resto-mod”. One of my best riding bikes is an old 1988 Cimarron. It is mostly original excluding the handlebars. They have been replaced by upright bars. Enjoy your videos immensely. Absolutely love your collection!

I agree with you. He has a very strong legacy on his own.

I hope we hear from amr Schwinn. He's a natural communicator and great for YT and sharing stories. Hope you can encourage and help him out with more videos John.

Hey I agree. Very approachable, personable and humble. Great guy.

Cheers!

That was a great comment

Thanks for watching.

It's funny reading your comment, I'm waiting on a buddy who is going to sell me a girl's red sting ray. I'm buying it just for the reflectors to go on my boys red sting ray 😀. Thought you might get a kick out of hearing this. May God bless you.

I appreciate you thinking of me. However I'm pretty tapped out right now. Just purchased a collection of 6 bikes. See tomorrow's video. Thanks!

I had a Mag Scrambler as well in Blue.. I'm thinking about adding one to the collection. Such Nostalgia!

It was good to run into him. He is a good man!

Thanks!

Nice! He has an excellent legacy in the bicycle business for sure. His own. Thanks for watching

Schwinn is a must for a collector if they want to represent American bikes at least. They are a huge part of bicycle history.

Its sad to see the "steel" frame builders go. Most are in their 70s now.

I love the vintage steel bikes. I ride them alot. However, I put most of my miles on my Moots Routt 45

Thanks!

I agree!

Hey David Casebeer, are you Dan's brother? If so, I have a pic of me and a buddy riding your Bob Jackson tandem in Carbondale circa 1981.

Dan is my "little" brother. I am 1/2" taller! My wife would not fit the 24 x 24.

Thanks for watching!

I got obsessed with road bikes after I saw the movie Breaking Away back in 1979. Still addicted all these years later.

@@upperpeninsulaphotography6624 Just a little tidbit - The college was in Houghton. 😊

Im looking for a Waterford now. Hard to find in my size. Schwinn sold so many of those High Sierras!

I agree!

Im inspired to find one as well. Or a Rivendell that is Waterford built!

The owner rode his red 1200 exclusively from 1998 until this past year. He bought it because he knew that it would be a kinder, smoother ride than the bike he was riding and he planned to ride often and long. He rode it across Idaho in an organized event more than once. His wife was emotional about him selling it and had to leave while we were talking. I am truly honored to ride it. It is in very good shape and I am having a longer stem installed that should be ready soon. He is happy that someone who really appreciates the bike will ride it and keep it healthy. I have 3 road bikes that I will keep indefinitely. A 2003-4 Trek 5200 Lance Armstrong USPS, and a 1993 Cilo custom made bike with Columbus SLX tubing that is in very good original condition, and this 1998 Waterford 1200. I feel very fortunate. I began cycling 2 years ago, am 67 years old and ride about 65-85 miles a week. Thanks for the lovely bikes you show on your channel. They are beautiful!

I think he chose not to sell the name. Thanks for watching

Same here. Id take mine apart in my bedroom and shine it up then put it back together because I knew that I had a big ride the next day

Not sure that 50th anniversary Paramount can still be considered new old stock...

I hope Mrcyfriend used lube that night

THanks!

Absolutely!

I agree. It would of been a complete DO-Over taking the name and then adding new craftsmen.

I called on bike shops for 10 years after working at one for 8. Love that bike shop smell!

Great analogy. Thanks for watching

The LeTour was my second Schwinn.. 1982

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage his was a blue with chrome lugs. He had it for a long while then donated it to a free bike program.

We're not sure John's 50th anniversary Paramount still qualifies as NOS or new old stock! -Cyril

There is always cheese in Wisconsin.

Interesting. I didn't know that and Richard didn't mention that.

I agree. Id like to be involved with that.

Bike Farmer is a hoot. Nice guy!

Thanks, I am familiar with that bicycle. I seen a few, I highlighted one that belonged to an acquaintance that I put in a video probably 3 or 4 years ago. Pretty unique frame

Ive heard that about the OS frames..

Hi, this shirt was made by a person who used the trademark logo without permission. I learned that after I purchased it. This person is no longer making them. Lol

I was afraid that might be the case. I looked into the possibility of having Reynolds lapel pins made for resale and ran into that problem.

LOL>. Cyril is a good sport for sure! I work with Car dealerships. A lot of second-generation owners don't have the same drive and work ethic. You can tell that Richard and the same strive for excellence!

That was John's 50th anniversary Paramount. Mea culpa... I guess I should offer John some time with my 60th anniversary Paramount. She IS ten years younger ! -Cyril

Thanks. I think im getting a Go-Pro system. With two mics. One I could use while riding! Thanks!

I tried using noise reduction with the software I use. Sounded worse. But I hear you

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage tough for affordable software for amateurs but the izotope rx series is easiest to use. in my experience though, lavalier microphones would bring the voices out. they are the ones that clip under the neck and will give you the best results in the future.

I appreciate your sentiments. However, I do want these to be watchable, pleasant and fun to watch. I don't monetize so it's not about the money. Either way I thank you!

Bravo, John! (regarding slick production vs enthusiasm). This is some nice exclusive content that others will NOT be out there repackaging more of the same and your normal bike content is perfectly enthusiastically YOU. -Cyril

True.. we were kind of mocking a sleepover. If you notice I was doing his hair lol. All in fun

Yep, getting better equipment soon. And yep I asked that question to Richard before we started the interview. He knew where I was going before we got started.

Unknown seller...That was over in the "bike corral" where even non-vendors could pay a small fee to "park it on the showroom floor".

HMMMM

@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage for instance my Giro Vanquish has a visor but the space between that and my glasses is to a point where if I’m not careful it’ll hurt me on long rides from pressing my glasses to my face. Wouldn’t take much just slightly wider and further out would eliminate this issue and make riding nicer with a tinted visor for better visibility and keep the sun from peeping behind glasses while riding

what? What?.... LOL

HI, Don't see your point. Your comment doesn't fit the content of the video. Im just curious what you're thinking.

LOL. he couldn't help himself. He's welcome back in the garage.. He's a good sport for sure!

that is a beuty he had ahold of for sure cant blame him lol @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage

BWAAHAA! That was John's 50th anniversary Paramount. Mea culpa... I guess I should offer John some time with my 60th anniversary Paramount. She IS ten years younger ! Lends new meaning to "bike swap"! -Cyril

I agree. But when you talk to Richard you would have to agree that he pretty much created his own personal legacy!

Hi Paul, you're more than welcome to share the pics. My email address is on the front of my RU-vid channel page. Thanks!