As it turns out I bought two Schwinn Paramount bikes today (as one does) and was wondering if someone could help me date them? I know that there is a serial number system described on the Waterford site but I don't know where the numbers are on the frame. (I'm sure I overlooked something obvious!)
I bought an all chrome racer that the prior owner says was made in 1958. It has a Nervex BB shell with the numbers 58 64 022 E3 but those seem to relate to the bb shell itself. Also bought a tandem that appears to be all original ,with Mafac cantilevers and Unicantor saddles. I feel comfortable saying they are on topic (Schwinn apparently stopped making tandems in 1979) but beyond that, I am at a loss.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Paul Roy
Middlebury Connecticut, where biccyles are paramount