I so wanted that 520 to be my size when I picked it up...

That pearl white Univega is BEAUTIFUL! I don't think I could have sold that one if it fit me.,,,,BD

I love the pearl white. It's just about the same color as my Olmo, but in much better shape. Hopefully with vertical drops it won't get Drewed-up by a new owner wielding a pair of vice grips and a can of chartreuse paint...

Vert drops? ENO hub to the rescue! That is a great pearl.. and white is so in.

Speaking of eccentrics, I just picked up a pearl white duo-sport for a few bucks. I'll snap a pic of my catch tomorrow.

That would look gorgeous with Shimano Sante componets, wouldn't it?

Can't tell from the pic but it is pearl. Says paramount design or something. Maybe an '88?

Care to divulge the purchase price on the pearl white Univega nuovotech (for future reference?) Count me in on the "ooh, shiny" club on that one.

I'm not seeing the "paramount" script, but it's still a great looking bike. Is that that one that was on the Naples Florida craigslist a few weeks ago? I was really tempted to go grab it, but cooler heads prevailed.

Its a duo-sport, graphics make me think late eighties. The paramount design thing is on a itsy bitsy sticker..

Edit: Was thinking I'd ditch the 18 speed setup for a fixed 1, swap the wolbers for deep V's, paint over the pearl with chartreuse.

There you go, a set of bullhorns would put the stoker in an ideal aero tuck Make sure you lose those unsightly brakes, and save the barcons for me...

Everything you described points to it being a Cuevas. Mine has the concave brazing at the dropouts like you described, along with Campagnolo drop outs. Mine also has the same lugs, top eyes, and brake cable guides as yours does. The Zeus parts are also a clue- Cuevas was from Spain, so he liked to use Spanish components.

Two things to look for-
My fork has Cuevas pantographed into the crown, and the bottom bracket shell is an English threaded cast Cinelli one.

Just scored a pretty clean late 77, probably 78 black Schwinn SS. Tange Champion 2 and Suntour ARX. It has those wonderful longish curved DT friction shifters, ala "aero?"... They look sharp is all I know. It's near the bottom of my size range at 58, but a fistful of post brought the leg extension into an acceptable range. I need maybe 10-15mm more extension in the stem, but otherwise fits pretty well considering. Most likely Panasonic built, with the head lug serial. Headbadge has the model name, and chrome faced forged drops. Rims are Araya 700's. Not quite as fancy as my 85 is frame wise, but I like it. I already had a set of tires, and cleanup will be an easy one. Pic tomorrow if the weather holds, it supposed to pour though. If it rides anything like the Voyageur and SLT, It will be a keeper.,,,,BD

Sounds like an '83.

https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...983Ltwt04.html

I loved my '85 (had it for ten years and shouldn't have sold it).

Bob

Picked up two bikes today. First is a Univega Activa Action with cromoly main frame and simple SIS drive train. Bike is destined for one of my neighbors, so I had it sold before I even bought it. It came with the lock and front basket.

The other is a 24" wheeled 3 speed cruiser -- Jamis Taxi Sport.

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I'm fairly certain that Univega Nuovotech you're all ogling is a bonded aluminum frame (3 main tubes aluminum alloy, the rest cromoly steel). Still feeling all weak in the knees?

Personally, I still think it's nice. I just wonder how many steel snobs would be fooled by it. Not that I'm suggesting anyone here is a snob!

I'm not anti-aluminum.

I didn't suspect from the picture, I have no idea if I would in person.

I still think it's nice too. Aluminum doesn't have the instantaneous pull on me that steel does, but a well made aluminum bike can feel really nice in its own way. I was enjoying my R600 while I had it, more than I expected when I picked it up.

Actually, now I'm kinda curious what a frame with that kind of combination would feel like. Was it a passing fad?

I'm really not sure. Someone like T-Mar would know. It's possible it might have been less expensive to construct than a full aluminum frame, with the main tubes serving as a marketing ploy - it's lighter! Or maybe all aluminum construction was suspect at the time, so bonding to steel lugs and stays was considered more durable.

Yeah, I should have known better looking at it, but I have never seen a headbadge date 6 years prior to the actual production? Did they just stamp a million of them when they started the run or something? It's stamped 3487. It defintely is an 83, too many braze ons to be a 78. It's never been rebuilt or repainted, it's too clean. The 77 badges weren't the round black and red, that listed the model name. Or were they? Maybe a miss stamped batch of badges that day?,,,,BD

I'm a little foggy on Schwinn roadbikes between 1980 to about 85.....

This little pile of stuff was only $5 for everything.

-- Brand New Turbo saddle
-- Concor has only a little wear
-- Impero pump w/ Campy head
-- Drilled Gold/Black Regina chain
-- Two Campy rear skewers
-- A pair of Binda toe straps
-- One Campy Toe Clip

Cleaned it up a bit, added the pedals and cages. Not bad for a $50.00 C-List find.

Nice work. Looks great!

Thanks, needs to be cleaned up better as I really didnt do a great job, just a quicky

HOLY CRANK DRILLIUM BATMAN!
-Gene-

Pulled this ugly GT road 6061 frame outta the dumpster today, anyone who thinks aluminum might be lighter than steel should pick up this boat anchor! Ugh at least its my size.. however I think this triple triangle design is so grotesque I cant see myself building it up!