The Brutal History of This American Track Bike

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I'm calling it: Schwinn is the most famous bike company in the world. Legendary cyclists from Major Taylor, the first African American to earn the title of cycling world champion; Lance Armstrong, arguably the most famous cyclist on the face of the earth, for better or for worse; and Pee Wee Herman himself have ridden Schwinns. But did you know that Schwinn's track bikes have roots that are so brutal, state governments created laws to make the event they originated from more humane? Let's find out what made Schwinn the most famous bike company on the planet by taking a closer look at a bike made during Schwinn's better days in this fixed gear bike check.
Thanks to Allen Cruz for sharing his 1985 Schwinn Madison.
Parts list:

Frameset:

1985 Schwinn Madison
Handlebars/Stem/Headset:

Nitto B259 Risers/Vans Cult Grips/Nitto Pearl 7/Tange Falcon
Saddle/Seatpost:

San Marco Concor Super Corsa microfiber/Suntour Superbe
Pedals:

MKS Sylvan/CKC double steel toe clips/leather double straps
Cranks/Bottom Bracket/Chainring:

Sugino GLP track/stock Sugino bottom bracket/All-City 47t
Cog/Lockring/Chain:

EAI Deluxe track cog 18t/EAI lockring/Izumi Eco chain
Rims/Hubs/Spokes/Tires:

Mavic CXP21/Suzue Pro Max 36h/Michelin Dynamic Classic 28c
Accessories:
Wald Pizza Rack
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Sources:
https://www.schwinnbikes.com/pages/about
https://sheldonbrown.com/chicago-schwinns.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwinn_Bicycle_Company
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_(cycling)
https://www.nytimes.com/1897/12/11/archives/a-brutal-exhibition.html
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