In a message dated 4/7/03 3:03:57 PM, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org writes:
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I have two Schwinn Paramounts. My chrome one rides like a nice Italian bike and the painted one rides like a piece of crap. My two cents worth! Sterling Peters San Diego >>
Sterling,
Your findings are correct. It is a well known fact that all chrome bikes are always much better than mere painted facsimiles. Experto's like Dale Brown and Ken Wallace will certainly back me up on these facts.
In full chrome I have: 1966 Robin Hood roadster 1983 Rene Herse Tourer 1981-3 (I forgot) Cycles Villegran tandem 2002 Alex Moulton Pylon (full stainless steel, almost chromage anyway).
They all look and ride beautifully.
It is my belief that partial chroming helps the ride as well.
Yours in Cycling,
Gilbert Anderson
North Road Bicycle Company
519 W. North St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
USA
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