Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 67
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From: Reno, NV
Bikes: '94 Eddy Merckx Century TSX '86 Schwinn Paramount, '89 Schwinn Paramount, '84 Specialized Sequoia, '85 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe, '86 Schwinn Prelude, '92 Cannondale T600, '78 Guerciotti, '91 Giant ATX 770, '87 Schwinn Le Tour(beater)
My Road Bikes
1978 Guerciotti, Campy SR minor customizing for fit
1986 Schwinn Paramount DA 7400
1989 Schwinn Paramount Campy mix "Frankenbike
1984 Specialized Sequoia minor customizing for fit
1992 Cannondale T600 Shimano mix "Frankenbike"
1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe Shimano drive train in the works.
1987 Schwinn Le Tour "The Beater"
1986 Schwinn Prelude Shimano mix "Frankenbike"
The three Frankenbikes were built from used frames and an assortment of new/used parts from various sources. The 1986 Paramount was built from a retail purchased frame fall of '87 and built up spring '88. The Guerciotti, Sequoia, and both Le Tours were purchased as complete bikes and so far have only seen minor customization, handlebars, pedals, saddles, tires.
In the next couple weeks the Le Tour Luxe will be receiving something of a modernization with Ultegra 6500 hubs, Sun CR18 rims, XT 730 crankset, and 9spd Microshift Barend Shifters. Also Velo Orange metal fenders.