Originally Posted by
noglider
Leave those cool decals on. I love that little guy.
Originally Posted by
Fairview
Before I figure out how to remove the non original decals, I thought it prudent to ask if they have some significance that escapes me. There is the “John’s” decal, and the odd little fellow on the back of the seat tube. Thanks very much. Jeff
Originally Posted by
repechage
The John's graphic is from John's of Pasadena bike shop.
Now long gone, once a very big retailer, Schwinn, and also imported many Italian bikes way way back.
Big Paramount dealer, was one of the dealers that custom spec'd Paramounts frequently.
Sizing, tubing ga. and type, such as round blades on a road bike.
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repechage
Ad pictured below is from the October, 1965 edition of American Cyclist. It shows the
John's logo and the little cyclist. Both are an important part of the frame's provenance.
Chas.
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Last edited by verktyg; 12-17-17 at 09:12 PM.