My first new Schwinn in '73 was a Super Sport. My brother and I both picked out Opaque Blue models that day. Thanks Dad! Six months later mine was gone --...
I have: SCHWINN CRANK BEARING SET 2 BEARINGS AUTHENTIC SCHWINN 27" wheel set (excluding freewheel) SCWINN SUBIRBAN COMPLETE BIKE Any interest? _____ From:...
... I recently gave a class on fillet brazing to MnHPVA members and it worked out very nicely. I'll be repeating it in Sept., for women only. One neighbor...
... This is confusing. Do you mean that the people (and some framebuilders) *don't* think the SS frames are fillet brazed (which they are) or do they think ...
... Amen Brother Stonich! You tell 'em! ... Well, in Southern California, the fenders are only required about three months out of the year. I don't have...
This reminds me of a recent ride home here in Madison, WI. Approaching Camp Randall Stadium, home of the Badgers, coming towards me were two huge young dudes,...
... Oops! I had not realized the SS was so early (guess I should have read your posting more closely the 1st time) Gary's bike looked so new I thought the SS...
... framebuilders) ... (because they ... Several models used the 3piece BB--including The World and New World.Superiour and early Conts used cro-mo tubing also...
... The later '70s Superior had the 3-piece BB, but the early '60s Superior had the 1-piece. The Superior of the 30s/40s/50s was probably 3-piece (cottered),...
... This is #2, so I have some inkling of what I'm in for. On the other hand, some friends tell me that it's exponentially harder to take care of two...
Internally lugged is very old school(see Sheldon Brown's Mead Roadster)Basicly it joining by a small splice tube inside of the tube.On these the small inside...
This is a big bike. it's around 24 1/2 inches center to center. it's in sunset orange. frame is straight, no dents. some scratches on the top tube. appears to ...
Hi Forbes, thanks for the quick reply, I will keep your brakes in mind then, as I am not in a big hurry, I will keep your email here and let you know one way ...
Yes, the Superior did have a smalll (euro) BB, as the Sport Tourer, it also came with Huret drop outs. In the early 70's it was right below the Paramount in...
Question: If it's 24" center to center (of the BB to the center of the top tube?), what is the distance to the top of the seat mast tube? That sounds like it ...
I have been riding a Paramount frame my dad purchased in college for his "nice" bike built with Campy or Phil components. A few decades and thousands of miles...
Robert, Waterford still refinishes Paramount's and can restore them with correct decals. http://www.waterfordbikes.com/2005/data/services/refinish/index.php ...
THIS brings up a sore spot, when i bought my Paramount, they assured me that as long as i owned it, i could have it repainted by schwinn for $50. of course we...
Forgive me for sounding blunt, but do it right and complete. It's worth it. Waterford, as mentioned, is a good idea. If their price seems outrageous, come...
Yeah, dammit, the guy who sold me my Studebaker told me the same thing. Why.... there ought'a be a law! pb ("All things must pass" -- George Harrison) ... ...
I know cyclart would charge around $700 or $800 for a complete frame restoration. If Waterford can do it for the same or less then that would be a better...
Personally, I would leave it as is, as long as the rusty spots aren't compromising the frame integrity. To me, there's nothing like the original patina. REM...
WOW!....600 bucks?...and i cryed when Tim paterk charged me $200 a few years ago. I would try a local auto body place, check with a couple, another chance is...
WOW!....600 bucks?...and i cryed when Tim paterk charged me $200 a few years ago. I would try a local auto body place, check with a couple, another chance is...
... Waterford is quite a bit cheaper. A Waterford employee told me I could get an even better price in the winter, when they weren't as busy. (I think she...
I'm slowly learning that sometimes a high bidder is the right decision. Goes against my grain, but it's true. In the case of the Paramount under discussion,...
But no photos as yet.Over the last two days I painted two bikes--the fixed gear project and the 20s Mead Roadster.I was a little concerned about the mead not...
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