Thread: 1963 Schwinn Paramount
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Old 06-17-23 | 02:47 PM
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Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2

Originally Posted by Narhay
The headset is a modern Campagnolo Record. It was the only one I had on hand that the crown race fit nicely.

The brake holes were a bit mangled by a previous user of the bike so a recessed front bolt and a donated gugie brake insert saved the rear. I also happened to have exactly that combination of brakes with a drop bolt rear to make it work. There are some details of the brake saga in the linked thread.
I like to call this "sympathetic" building, sussing, wrangling, etc.

Close as I can get without waiting, spending to no avail, true enough to the spirit of the day, then and now.
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