Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 1973 Schwinn Paramount Tandem
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rlhlbrown
06-09-09, 04:32 PM
Looking for some advice on how much to ask for this tandem. Original campy cranks, triple chainring, Campy pedals, 48 spoke wheels, Phil Wood front hub, 7 cog cassette rear hub. Mafac front cantilever, Weinmann CP rear, Sugino HB end controls. Frame has numerous small scratches, but overall appearance not too bad. New tires, toe straps, seat posts, cheap saddles. Completely overhauled, rides great. 23" front, 17" mixte rear; great for small stoker, but will accommodate 5'6" stoker as well. I'm the original owner, bike has approx. 1500 miles. Any thoughts/suggestions on pricing appreciated.
Welcome rlhlbrown.
I'm moving this to the appropriate forum. You should get a few replies. They'll want pics. ;)
repechage
06-09-09, 08:07 PM
When the economy was stronger, I bought one in great condition for $500.
22" capt., 19" stroker, Mixtie. It had been for sale for a while.
Tandems really are a problem, expensive to ship, and the Schwinn while reasonable in handling and of good quality, is not as nice as many French or some Italian examples. A pair wanting to explore tandem riding will be the market, experienced tandem riders will look elsewhere.
Also, most Schwinn tandems were made for 27" wheels... which really limits the tire choice today. They are not easy to retrofit as the studs for the cantilevers just won't work for the smaller 700c rim.
fender1
06-09-09, 09:49 PM
If you can post some pictures it would help greatly.
rlhlbrown
06-15-09, 09:21 AM
If you can post some pictures it would help greatly.
Will post some photos as soon as reassembly is complete. Thanks for the suggestion.
rlhlbrown
06-16-09, 08:59 AM
I seem to be missing the first reply to my posting on the 73 Paramount tandem. Is it possible that it got deleted when moved to a different forum. I was going to send someone some pictures and now his contact info seems to be gone. Thanks
+1 Very limited market.
+1 Very difficult to ship.
You will need access to a hot market, then you can probably get value out of it.