While the heritage of this approachable moto is admittedly convoluted, the throwback aesthetics are refreshingly clean.

Once upon a time in America, Schwinn and bicycles were synonymous, and Chicago was the center of the two-wheeled, pedal-powered universe.

It’s a story of 100 years of Americana, and really a rich story of 100 years of cycling as well,” said Daniel Clarke, the filmmaker responsible for the documentary.

MATSUDO, Chiba — Retro Cycle & Cafe in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, is a unique bicycle shop that manufactures bikes using parts from bicycles in stock at the shop, some of them dating back to the 1950s ...