[CR]Merit Cycles & Toys , Berkely , California , U.S.A.

From: "Raoul Delmare" <Raoul.L.Delmare@worldnet.att.net>
To: "C.R. List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Jerry Corcoran" <jerry@proactivesports.com>, "Bruce C." <BruceCumberland@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 12:39:52 -0500
Subject: [CR]Merit Cycles & Toys , Berkely , California , U.S.A.

As I mentioned , not too long ago I procured a 1962 or 1963 Schwinn Superior ( Thanks Brian !! ) .

On the seat tube , not far above the bottom bracket , touching the Schwinn "Chrome Molybdenum" decal , is a bicycle shop decal :

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Merit Cycles & Toys

2956 College Ave.

Corner of Ashby

Berkeley

TH3-4009

unquote

Does this bring back any memories for anyone out there ??

Thanks !

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This is a hand-made , fillet-brazed , 15-speed . The serial number is J2077 , stamped into the left rear drop-out , Paramount style . The front fork is all-chrome ( with a very interesting high-quality fork crown ) . The rear stays have short sections of chrome , extending only three inches beyond the drop-outs . The drop-outs , front and rear are Huret forged .

http://www.geocities.com/sldatabook/detail6064.html

http://www.geocities.com/sldbdealer/1962/62dlct03b.jpg

Mine is "Violet" , which happens to be a "flamboyant" or "radiant" color .

Raoul Delmare
Marysville Kansas