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10-08-15, 11:50 AM
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Is this what the Paramount has been reduced to?
Schwinn Paramount series 5
Schwinn Paramount series 5
On the used market, patches are cheap (but take some skill to put on). Tubes are relatively cheap, but paying retail on tires, it is easy to spend $20 each on tires, or $40 or so to fix up a bike that is only worth $20. At the same time, buyers like a good presentation of the bikes.
Perhaps the flat tires just prevent a test ride, and the discovery of additional faults.
Perhaps the flat tires just prevent a test ride, and the discovery of additional faults.
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10-08-15, 11:54 AM
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10-08-15, 01:03 PM
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That's my own cynical reasoning for why people do it.
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10-08-15, 05:17 PM
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Not exactly. Pacific is pretty conscious of the brands and model names. Paramount, by itself, is the top end. In the 00's the Paramount name was used on a Reynolds 853-frame bike with DA, and right now it's being used in partnership with Waterford for some very premium lugged frames.
But Paramount Series is a couple steps down - still good, just not top. Schwinn expanded the Paramount name to their higher overseas-made bikes in the late 80's, and "Paramount Series 5" is re-used from an early 90's Panasonic-made bike that had 105 components... just like this one. You may not like aluminum bikes but this is a good example of one. It sells at Performance Bike, not Walmart.
But Paramount Series is a couple steps down - still good, just not top. Schwinn expanded the Paramount name to their higher overseas-made bikes in the late 80's, and "Paramount Series 5" is re-used from an early 90's Panasonic-made bike that had 105 components... just like this one. You may not like aluminum bikes but this is a good example of one. It sells at Performance Bike, not Walmart.
I keep seeing specialized expeditions on clist and get excited just to be disgusted when I see a step through cruiser bike every time.
10-08-15, 07:42 PM
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[h=1]rare airib bike[/h]$5000
from over seas it is a hybred from the war in irac i think dark green army type colour 7 speed 1 scratch and some rust 2000 to buy and it was 10000 to ship it here best offer real people only please i want alot indian leather seat to tone and grips
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from over seas it is a hybred from the war in irac i think dark green army type colour 7 speed 1 scratch and some rust 2000 to buy and it was 10000 to ship it here best offer real people only please i want alot indian leather seat to tone and grips
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10-08-15, 08:46 PM
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Why would they have the Paramount and also the Paramount Series? It just seems purposely confusing. I always thought of the Paramount as being something head and shoulders above the rest. This one just seems like any other cookie cutter aluminium frame that just happens to say Paramount.
I keep seeing specialized expeditions on clist and get excited just to be disgusted when I see a step through cruiser bike every time.
I keep seeing specialized expeditions on clist and get excited just to be disgusted when I see a step through cruiser bike every time.
10-08-15, 09:16 PM
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rare airib bike
$5000
from over seas it is a hybred from the war in irac i think dark green army type colour 7 speed 1 scratch and some rust 2000 to buy and it was 10000 to ship it here best offer real people only please i want alot indian leather seat to tone and grips
No pictures
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bike/hamilton/rare-airib-bike/1108926470
$5000
from over seas it is a hybred from the war in irac i think dark green army type colour 7 speed 1 scratch and some rust 2000 to buy and it was 10000 to ship it here best offer real people only please i want alot indian leather seat to tone and grips
No pictures
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bike/hamilton/rare-airib-bike/1108926470
10-08-15, 09:51 PM
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rare airib bike
$5000
from over seas it is a hybred from the war in irac i think dark green army type colour 7 speed 1 scratch and some rust 2000 to buy and it was 10000 to ship it here best offer real people only please i want alot indian leather seat to tone and grips
No pictures
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bike/hamilton/rare-airib-bike/1108926470
$5000
from over seas it is a hybred from the war in irac i think dark green army type colour 7 speed 1 scratch and some rust 2000 to buy and it was 10000 to ship it here best offer real people only please i want alot indian leather seat to tone and grips
No pictures
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bike/hamilton/rare-airib-bike/1108926470
I think I'd expect a Mig-25 for that.
Ok, maybe not quite enough to get the Mig....
But, $10,000 for shipping???
Or is that in Iraqi Dinar? Let's see, 10,000 Dinar = $8.42 USD...... A little more for Canadian dollars.
10-09-15, 08:23 AM
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You might need your dump truck to pick up this load...
Schwinn Columbia RoadMaster bikes
Schwinn Columbia RoadMaster bikes - $50 (St. Petersburg FL)
I have hundreds of bikes 1920s to 1980s schwinn Columbia Road Master western flyer and many bicycles. Cycletruck banana seat phantom balloon road bikes tandem corvette . You name it. I sell them individually or as package. call or text
Schwinn Columbia RoadMaster bikes
Schwinn Columbia RoadMaster bikes - $50 (St. Petersburg FL)
I have hundreds of bikes 1920s to 1980s schwinn Columbia Road Master western flyer and many bicycles. Cycletruck banana seat phantom balloon road bikes tandem corvette . You name it. I sell them individually or as package. call or text
10-09-15, 11:10 AM
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Peugeot Bike, without front wheel
[h=2] Peugeot Bike, without front wheel - $60 (Union Station)[/h]
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Beautiful Peugeot Bike, which ran perfectly fine, until somebody stole the front wheel. I lack the tools to put on a new one. I can give you a tube and tire to it, so you only need a new wheel.
Breaks and Gears by Shimano.
For anybody below 180cm.
Peugeot Bike, without front wheel
[h=2] Peugeot Bike, without front wheel - $60 (Union Station)[/h]
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Beautiful Peugeot Bike, which ran perfectly fine, until somebody stole the front wheel. I lack the tools to put on a new one. I can give you a tube and tire to it, so you only need a new wheel.
Breaks and Gears by Shimano.
For anybody below 180cm.
10-09-15, 11:31 AM
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The bike is being sold at "Union Station".
Are you sure it was the front wheel that was stolen and not the frame and rear wheel that was stolen?
10-09-15, 05:59 PM
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Sweet-ass custom chopper
[h=2]Sweet-ass custom chopper - $300 (Johnson City)[/h]
Sweet little bike. Gets 60 MPG. Clears off the sidewalk pretty damn quick.
[h=2]Sweet-ass custom chopper - $300 (Johnson City)[/h]
Sweet little bike. Gets 60 MPG. Clears off the sidewalk pretty damn quick.
10-09-15, 06:30 PM
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For display bike or not, think I'd be afraid of selling these. At least the seller acknowledged the error in modification.
Antique Prewar RARE Bicycle Wood Handlebar for Tocs Victor Rambler Schwinn | eBay
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10-09-15, 07:30 PM
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Sweet-ass custom chopper
Sweet-ass custom chopper - $300 (Johnson City)
Sweet little bike. Gets 60 MPG. Clears off the sidewalk pretty damn quick.
Sweet-ass custom chopper - $300 (Johnson City)
Sweet little bike. Gets 60 MPG. Clears off the sidewalk pretty damn quick.
Hopefully the chain doesn't turn, and has been filed dull.
10-09-15, 11:04 PM
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Sweet-ass custom chopper
[h=2]Sweet-ass custom chopper - $300 (Johnson City)[/h]
Sweet little bike. Gets 60 MPG. Clears off the sidewalk pretty damn quick.
[h=2]Sweet-ass custom chopper - $300 (Johnson City)[/h]
Sweet little bike. Gets 60 MPG. Clears off the sidewalk pretty damn quick.
10-10-15, 08:34 PM
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Huh- you learn something new every day. Like Miyata's reputation isn't good enough?
[h=2]Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice - $250 (Holmen, MN)[/h]Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice
Here is a very quality bike to ride a Miyata (Trek design) 312 road bike and this is a 12 speed.The frame is 25" and that is being measured from the center of the crank to the top of the seat post and the stand over height is 34 1/2 " I was told that this is the same frame design as found on Trek bikes.....Just a GREAT bike in GREAT condition....Look over the pictures..$250.00 Call
[h=2]Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice - $250 (Holmen, MN)[/h]Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice
Here is a very quality bike to ride a Miyata (Trek design) 312 road bike and this is a 12 speed.The frame is 25" and that is being measured from the center of the crank to the top of the seat post and the stand over height is 34 1/2 " I was told that this is the same frame design as found on Trek bikes.....Just a GREAT bike in GREAT condition....Look over the pictures..$250.00 Call
10-10-15, 09:33 PM
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I was poking around Japanese brands... Nothing particularly weird about either of these except they came up right next to each other when I put "Fuji" in the search box
Fuji Sagres Valite tubing bike
FUJI SAGRES
Fuji Sagres Valite tubing bike
FUJI SAGRES
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10-10-15, 09:51 PM
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I was poking around Japanese brands... Nothing particularly weird about either of these except they came up right next to each other when I put "Fuji" in the search box
Fuji Sagres Valite tubing bike
FUJI SAGRES
Fuji Sagres Valite tubing bike
FUJI SAGRES
Nothing wrong with the red bike, other than missing the front derailleur, shift levers, and all the derailleur cables.
Oh, and I'd carefully inspect the paint damage right behind the headtube.
The new Sagres (2005-ish) looks a lot like the Fuji Ace. I could imagine it would make a nice commuter bike if it had drop bars fitted.
10-10-15, 10:09 PM
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Huh- you learn something new every day. Like Miyata's reputation isn't good enough?
Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice - $250 (Holmen, MN)
Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice
Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice - $250 (Holmen, MN)
Miyata Trek design 312 12 speed Road Bike touring really nice
Sorry... I couldn't resist.
The Japanese effectively flooded the market back 30 or 40 years or so ago. Perhaps they did, in fact, copy other brands. Many of the bikes followed Schwinn, Huffy, and Murray.
However, I suppose they may have also had a few really nice models. Maybe with more of a European influence than an American influence. That ad was a bit heavy with the TREK references
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Thinking of my personal history. During the late 70's and early 80's, I would have been looking at used bikes, so probably 60's and 70's models, and really kind of ignored the Japanese bikes. By 1982, I was riding Italian steel, and may not have looked at any new bikes after that. Certainly nothing over $100. I did have a friend with a Vitus, I think. But, I seem to have completely missed the 80's to 2000 or so.
10-11-15, 12:05 AM
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Someone better jump on this - Bearivega Gran Tantrum(?):
[h=2]Universal inspired fixed gear conversion - $200 (HB)[/h]
[h=2]Universal inspired fixed gear conversion - $200 (HB)[/h]
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[h=2]1988 Bridgestone Synergy RB-3[/h]Raising the seat will cost you $200. Actually, $200 is the fee for photoshopping in an extended seatpost (somehow the top of the seatpost got lost in the process, apparently).
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What would you get if you asked for more pictures? Miyata Roadbike sz51
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Maybe photo shopping in the seat raised was easier than getting the seat post unstuck...... 
1988 Bridgestone Synergy RB-3
Raising the seat will cost you $200. Actually, $200 is the fee for photoshopping in an extended seatpost (somehow the top of the seatpost got lost in the process, apparently).
Raising the seat will cost you $200. Actually, $200 is the fee for photoshopping in an extended seatpost (somehow the top of the seatpost got lost in the process, apparently).
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