Re: [CR]Urago-Schwinn Paramount?

(Example: Framebuilders:Jack Taylor)

From: "Peter Weigle" <jpweigle@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Classicrendezvous@Bikelist.Org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <2fd.23bcf34.3163eae5@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Urago-Schwinn Paramount?
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:00:27 -0400
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: [CR]Urago-Schwinn Paramount? snipped
>I have acquired a Urago frame (no forks) with Paramount decals applied. The
> decals look the age of the bike (1950's) and appear professionally
> applied. I
> believe there was a link to Urago by Schwinn through the Racer Magnani.
> Does
> anyone have any information on a possible Urago Schwinn connection. >

Tony, Bicyclist Feb. 1998 had a nice article on Joe Magnani,,, America's Forgotten Pioneer,,, Talks about his racing in Europe, and also leads you to his connection at Schwinn. Article has some nice vintage racing shots from the old country. Hope this helps,

Peter Weigle
Lyme Ct.