Re: [CR]Any comments on this mixed up bicycle Paramount...

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From: <scapin-dmk@att.net>
To: "bikenut" <bikenut@gte.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Any comments on this mixed up bicycle Paramount...
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 04:44:48 +0000
cc: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

A good way to determine the age of Paramounts is to go to the web page for waterford bikes. They have a pretty complete detailed history of the Paramount and a listing for all the various SNs thru the ages. http://www.waterford.com I think.

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Plano, Texas
scapin-don@att.net

> Charles,

> Here is how I see it.

>

> Good:

>

> Frame/HS look like a 1959 Paramount I have....

>

> Derailleurs right...probably has Open "C" shifters.

> (the ft der cage looks a bit like a Simplex...??!?!)

>

> Wheels Campy 3 Piece hubs...should (likely) be

> the Weinmann dimpled 27 X 1 & 1/4 rims

>

> Paramount Track Stem w/GB Bars with scalloped

> and engraved mount area.

>

> Not so good:

>

> Much later Stronglight Cranks (99?) and pedals

> (Original on mine is a Steel cottered Stronglight)

>

> Much later Weinmann Brakes/black plastic a giveaway.

> (Original on mine are early Weinmann)

>

> Saddle not close...

> Mine had a Lycett, but I have Seen Brooks and Ideales

>

>

> Just my $.02

> Matt Gorski/Belmont Shore, CA

>

>

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor@pacbell.net>

> To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 7:03 PM

> Subject: [CR]Any comments on this mixed up bicycle

>

>

> http://ebay.com/<blah>

> The seller write this, "Hiya,Charles thanks for the info,I am not an

> "Expert" nor "Authority" of old

> bikes...It was recovered from an old bike shop here in Toms River NJ that

> opened in 1960(Schwinn Dealer)I gave the details as I see on the bike,The

> bike is clean,very clean,no road grime,paint and striping look good,real

> good,was very dusty,cob webs,etc..If the bike does not meet your

> expectations as in my ad description or additional pictures,please DO NOT

> BID if is not what you like...,I have sold other items that people

> receive,switch parts,say it was not what was as listed and return the

> item...I have responded to at least 50+ emails from other enthusiest's and

> they like what they see,they all say 1959 and they all seem very

> knowledgeable and interested.

> Thanks for your interest and questions prior to bidding and making the

> purchase....

> Regards

> Jeff."

> To me it does have the correct parts or paint job but I am not an expert on

> Schwinn Paramounts

> Charles Nighbor

> Walnut Creek