Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,773
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
In the summer of 1973 I was 16, and hunting for my first 'serious' bike. The Raleigh Pro was what I wanted, but I couldn't afford it. The International was nice, but it wasn't racing geometry. In my world, bikes perceived to be equivalent were the Schwinn Paramount, PX-10, Gitane Tour de France, Atalo Pro and I knew someone with a Bianchi. I think I knew someone with an Al Eisenstraut by then. I ended up with a Zeus Pro. I knew the brand because of a dealer near the Kissena Velodrome in Flushing, NY but I bought this bike at a shop in Glens Falls, NY. Cost me $300.