Originally Posted by acorn_user
Your wish is my command! I think we will be able to rescue almost all of the group. The wheels are gone though. Might rescue the hubs. Being cautious, I think some new bars would be smart also.
Thanks for the help so far, keep it coming
Talking of Schwinn Paramounts; we unearthed one nearby with a nearly new 105 9-speed group. The frame is early 90's, lugged lightweight steel. What is the durability of these thin walled tubesets like? I know I would trust 531st, but does 753 et al last as well?
p.s. the complete Paramount is $850...
I have a 1995 Waterford 1200, their first bike, in Reynolds 753. It is very close to 853. 853 is able to be welded. 753 cannot be welded. It is very stiff for steel. Figure about 1/2 to 1 lb heavier than 853 becuase the walls are not quite so thin.
Raliegh and Waterford were the only production frames in 753 I know of. Reynolds wouldn't sell you the tubes unless you were certified, by them, to braze it. That ensured no made in China on a robot 753 framesets. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Good luck
Tim