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06-04-23 | 06:12 PM

ascherer

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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

Here’s that 1972 Paramount P-13

I took a few glamour shots today. The build is pretty original-ish, mostly Nuovo Record from the early 70s.

In concessions to age and gravity, the crankset sports a 48/42 and there’s a 14-32 in the back.

New B17 Imperial because I prefer (need, really) the cutout.

The bars and stem are Cinelli but with the newer logos. I chose to use black tape and cables and leave the typical red highlights to some smaller pieces.

A set of replacement decals is on the way from Waterford, but the head badge still rocks.

The ride is smooth and well-behaved. I had it up to 40 on a twisty downhill and if felt solid. I noticed today that unlike my other bikes, I have no toe overlap. And I’d been thinking of swapping in a longer set of arms…Chapeau to [MENTION=562419]Milepost105[/MENTION] for the frame, it’ll get good use!

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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport