2023 PRE bike show party. Chicago!
01-30-23, 05:21 PM
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The party is coming soon!! We are up to 23 I believe if not more.. Please reserve soon!
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Hi Guys,
For all that are attending I will send out an Email with details on the event tonight!
I look foward to seeing everyone there.
There is still room for those that would like to attend!!
Thanks
John
For all that are attending I will send out an Email with details on the event tonight!
I look foward to seeing everyone there.
There is still room for those that would like to attend!!
Thanks
John
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Looking like a decent enough day tomorrow to hook the bike rack to the sidecar and ride that over.
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Originally Posted by bikamper
Looking like a decent enough day tomorrow to hook the bike rack to the sidecar and ride that over.
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02-11-23, 05:52 PM
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Thanks for doing this. A lot of beautiful bikes to drool over and good company.
02-12-23, 12:47 PM
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Pictures for a tired traveler?
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Originally Posted by iab
Pictures for a tired traveler?
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02-12-23, 04:23 PM
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bikamper wins my vote for the best transport for the Ural 2-wheel drive sidecar equipped with bike rack with which he brought two bikes with great visual stories...
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One attendee (I'll let him "out" himself if he wishes to do so) brought a sample of some of the large amount of Schwinn paperwork he has -- he brought along three notebooks of copies of interoffice memos -- I loved the ones dealing with tariffs -- fun to look at, great to hear the story of the acquisition.
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Thank you Julien.
What about all youse others who were there? You didn't take a picture?
What about all youse others who were there? You didn't take a picture?
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02-13-23, 04:15 PM
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I was supposed to be out of town on Saturday and Sunday, but ended up needing exhaust work Saturday, which meant I left town on Sunday, after the swap. I was about to walk out empty handed, when I found this, though it is probably going to be deemed too small for any riding of length. Too bad, but it might still make a fine wall hanger for my office..
I'm thinking I met the OP though, at a table where he was selling French derailleur parts that probably would be fitting for this rebuild. Looking back, I was a little bit regretful for not asking if there is a price for the box.
I'm thinking I met the OP though, at a table where he was selling French derailleur parts that probably would be fitting for this rebuild. Looking back, I was a little bit regretful for not asking if there is a price for the box.
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I didn't take too many pics and I just got back from a snowmobiling trip in northern Wisconsin but here are some.
I'll just say that riding that Ural back to Elburn into the setting sun was a bit blinding.
I'll just say that riding that Ural back to Elburn into the setting sun was a bit blinding.
02-15-23, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JulesCW
You were missed. John was, as always, a gracious host. Bike ogling and chatting was done. Here are a few snapshots.
Never heard of British Eagle before, but it's interesting! Wouldn't mind hearing more about it. .. plus... I always liked that first gen Dura-Ace in the black finish!
..and I'm going to guess that this multi-spectral fade bike is Julian's??
Besides the obvious clues (if you know Julian), I think I've seen pics of it before.
As a Raleigh nerd, I'm happy to see the 753 Raleigh USA in this shot! I've got one or two Raleigh jerseys that go with the slanted black/yellow/red color scheme.
Also.. what's the story on the orange/yellow bike with Nervex Pro lugs and curved seat tube? I'd guess Jack Taylor, but the lugs don't support that. Maybe a repainted Paramount?? They did have a curved seat tube option for a while, didn't they? Very cool bike!
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02-15-23, 06:08 PM
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steelbikeguy I wish I knew more about the British Eagle. Most of the info I have been able to find is about the Touristique and the Classique. This one seems to pre date those by 10+ years. Here's a link to my original thread and the as found condition along with some observations by juvela.
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02-15-23, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
Also.. what's the story on the orange/yellow bike with Nervex Pro lugs and curved seat tube? I'd guess Jack Taylor, but the lugs don't support that. Maybe a repainted Paramount?? They did have a curved seat tube option for a while, didn't they? Very cool bike!
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it been a long time since I’ve seen another one
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02-15-23, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Catnap
I believe that is a Paramount “Sprint” aka a “short coupled” frame. I had one years ago, posted photos and asked questions about it on the forum - Schwinn Paramount Sprint
it been a long time since I’ve seen another one
it been a long time since I’ve seen another one
Quirky frame features seem to interest me... and may be why I've got a Hetchins with curly stays.
I've still got my 1976 Schwinn catalog, and it does mention the short-coupled frame option for the road, track, and touring Paramounts.
Weirdly, imho, the Paramount tandem has the curved seat tube for the stoker as a standard configuration. I wonder if it made any difference?
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02-16-23, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by r0ckh0und
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02-16-23, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
Neat!
Quirky frame features seem to interest me... and may be why I've got a Hetchins with curly stays.
I've still got my 1976 Schwinn catalog, and it does mention the short-coupled frame option for the road, track, and touring Paramounts.
Weirdly, imho, the Paramount tandem has the curved seat tube for the stoker as a standard configuration. I wonder if it made any difference?
Steve in Peoria
Quirky frame features seem to interest me... and may be why I've got a Hetchins with curly stays.
I've still got my 1976 Schwinn catalog, and it does mention the short-coupled frame option for the road, track, and touring Paramounts.
Weirdly, imho, the Paramount tandem has the curved seat tube for the stoker as a standard configuration. I wonder if it made any difference?
Steve in Peoria
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02-16-23, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Catnap
Wacky that they'd put a curved seat tube on a tourer. that runs opposite to a core element of touring bike design, which is a long wheelbase. i don't think i've ever seen a touring bike with a curved seat tube.
02-16-23, 12:19 PM
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Who brought that beautiful Gitane? I did not realize that there were any of that vintage in the area.
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Originally Posted by JulesCW
You were missed. John was, as always, a gracious host. Bike ogling and chatting was done. Here are a few snapshots.
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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
..and I'm going to guess that this multi-spectral fade bike is Julian's??
Besides the obvious clues (if you know Julian), I think I've seen pics of it before.
Steve in Peoria
Steve,
Yes, it is. I brought two Eisentrauts -- the multicolor fillet brazed 1977 custom (repainted in 1990s acc. to original owner) and a 1975 Limited (the dark tall bike next in line). Both have Bikeforums connections. I will make a post of the two of them at some point -- as you know we've had a warm winter in central IL, but not much sun -- and what little we have had has inspired some riding, not outside bike fiddling, so... the photos and post will wait.
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