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07-11-17 | 03:29 AM
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Bikes: 1974 Schwinn Paramount, 1980 Raleigh Competition GS, 1986 Vitus 979, 1988 Trek 360, 1991 Trek 7000 MTB, 1999 Burley Rumba tandem
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So I'm browsing OfferUp and a guy is advertising "1970's Cinelli bicycles" with the pics below:
$125 and he'd meet me half way, about 45 minute drive for me.
Not being exactly sure what I was in for I figured I'd at least be able to make my money back.
Blue bike is an early - mid '80's Vitus 1st gen, full Dura Ace group except the seatpost.
And while that made my day, it was the gray bike that eventually stole the show.
I have been told that this is a 1972 Paramount. Campy crank, headset, seatpost; Cinelli stem and bars. Campy HF rear hub, D/A front.
Me happy.
Vitus is for milady, Paramount is for funding that and future efforts.
$125 and he'd meet me half way, about 45 minute drive for me.
Not being exactly sure what I was in for I figured I'd at least be able to make my money back.
Blue bike is an early - mid '80's Vitus 1st gen, full Dura Ace group except the seatpost.
And while that made my day, it was the gray bike that eventually stole the show.
I have been told that this is a 1972 Paramount. Campy crank, headset, seatpost; Cinelli stem and bars. Campy HF rear hub, D/A front.
Me happy.
Vitus is for milady, Paramount is for funding that and future efforts.
Last edited by 16Victor; 07-11-17 at 05:40 AM.
07-11-17 | 03:42 AM
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From: Monkey Junction, Wilmington, NC
Bikes: 1964 Schwinn Paramount P-13 DeLuxe, 1964 Schwinn Sport Super Sport, 1972 Falcon San Remo, 1974 Maserati MT-1, 1974 Raleigh International, 1984 Lotus Odyssey, 198? Rossin Ghibli, 1990 LeMond Le Vanquer (sic), 1991 Specialized Allez Transition Pro, +
Envy's one of the 7 Deadly, right?
Well, guess I'm riding on the road to hell?
Congratulations!
Well, guess I'm riding on the road to hell?
Congratulations!
07-11-17 | 08:08 AM
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Bikes: 1974 Schwinn Paramount, 1980 Raleigh Competition GS, 1986 Vitus 979, 1988 Trek 360, 1991 Trek 7000 MTB, 1999 Burley Rumba tandem
Thanks! Now I'm searching for the correct Vitus decals - and trying to find out if the Paramount has original paint...fun but what a distraction from all the real work I have to do!
07-11-17 | 08:22 AM
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From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
Excellent. Can't ever expect to do better than that. Deal of a lifetime.
and close to me... lol
and close to me... lol
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07-11-17 | 10:27 AM
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: 1974 Paramount ~ 1974 Raleigh Pro ~ 1977 Pro-Tour ~ 1978 TX900 ~ IronMan 85,87:E/M,88:M/Pro,89:E ~ 98 Peugeot Festina Replica
I am not a paramount expert, but in comparison to my 74 Paramount P10, the color looks to be the same mine is called "Silver Mist", But mine has polished lugs on the headtube, with yours being a track bike it may not hold true.
hopefully the paramount experts [MENTION=226065]Metacortex[/MENTION] and [MENTION=38510]Scooper[/MENTION] will be along shortly
hopefully the paramount experts [MENTION=226065]Metacortex[/MENTION] and [MENTION=38510]Scooper[/MENTION] will be along shortly
07-11-17 | 10:30 AM
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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
07-11-17 | 11:53 AM
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From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
Wow!
Nice of the guy to meet you halfway.
Nice of the guy to meet you halfway.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
07-11-17 | 12:06 PM
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From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
Nice catch! And nice seller, too. 
07-11-17 | 12:16 PM
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From: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada - burrrrr!
Bikes: 1958 Rabeneick 120D, 1968 Legnano Gran Premio, 196? Torpado Professional, 2000 Marinoni Piuma
Two very worthy finds. Congrats. Isn't finding fun!-)
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07-11-17 | 03:08 PM
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Bikes: 1974 Schwinn Paramount, 1980 Raleigh Competition GS, 1986 Vitus 979, 1988 Trek 360, 1991 Trek 7000 MTB, 1999 Burley Rumba tandem
07-12-17 | 12:12 AM
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From: Bozeman
Bikes: 199? Landshark Roadshark, 198? Mondonico Diamond, 1987 Panasonic DX-5000, 1987 Bianchi Limited, Univega... Chrome..., 1989 Schwinn Woodlands, Motobecane USA Record, Raleigh Tokul 2
I'll give you $126.
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