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02-18-16 | 04:46 AM
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verktyg
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Dennis Stone sold this 23" 1959-60 Paramount about 5 years ago. It was almost all original. I would have loved to bought it if it were my size - 22".
I think that these were Oscar Egg lugs rather than Nervex.
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Chas.
I think that these were Oscar Egg lugs rather than Nervex.
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02-18-16 | 05:37 AM
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[MENTION=61614]verktyg[/MENTION] thanks for posting the '59-60 Paramount. Stunning! The front Weinmann caliper is similar to the ones which came on my '62 Continental, minus the QR.
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02-18-16 | 09:08 AM
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Nervex Professional Lugs | Classic Lightweights UK
02-18-16 | 11:31 AM
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02-19-16 | 03:40 AM
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"I think that these were Oscar Egg lugs rather than Nervex."
Chas., I think those are the 2nd generation "horns" Nervex Professional lugs.
Nervex Professional Lugs | Classic Lightweights UK
Chas., I think those are the 2nd generation "horns" Nervex Professional lugs.
Nervex Professional Lugs | Classic Lightweights UK
Several reasons why I thought they may be Oscar Egg lugs...
From Classic Lightweights:
"The first Nervex Pro lugs were produced with a vary fine pair of ‘horns’ at the centre-front of the two head lugs. Later on the lugs were changed slightly and the ‘horns’ (left) were replaced by a ‘fishtail’ (right). This newer design was certainly in use by 1955..."
The seat lug on that 1959-60 Paramount is different from Nervex lugs I've seen. (See Nervex Pro #49 lugs on 1961 Paramount at the bottom)
Red arrows...
Bossi and Ekla made lugs like those too so it's hard to tell.
Richard Schwinn gave a great presentation at Stone's Cyclery this evening.
Someone brought in a pristine almost all original 1961 Paramount with chrome plated Nervex Pro lugs. Check out the seat lug in the last picture. (photos courtesy of Jon Spangler)
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Last edited by verktyg; 02-19-16 at 03:45 AM.
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