Re: [CR]Schwinn Superior

(Example: Framebuilders:Dario Pegoretti)

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:34:30 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: CR List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Schwinn Superior
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Jerry Corcoran wrote:
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> I ran across a Schwinn Superior today with a Cyclo, dual cable, 3 speed derailleur. Does anyone know if this was an option from Schwinn or is this an add-on? Does this help date the bike? Ser. # appears to be B4445. Thanks!

I've come across three late '40s / early '50s Schwinn Paramounts set up with Cyclo, dual cable, 3 speed derailleurs using 1/8" (track) chain. I think these three particular bikes were set up this way by the dealer when they were new.

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA

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