Seem to be on weird run as of late. Only checking CL twice a day or so, looking for something specific and higher end as that stuff doesn't move as fast on MPLS/CL. This is now the second cheaper project that showed up a few minutes after checking and responding to it for the hell of it.


Lambert (what I think is a Grand Prix)
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Most everything Lambert, labeled, components don't strike me as anything more than middling at best. Plastic Simplex rear der. Paint is actually very good, just a bit dirty. Should clean up pretty nice. Most likely not something that sticks around, probably just get it going again in my spare time and pass it down the line in.

However, Death Fork or no? Rather not be responsible for someone getting hurt. Based on Death Fork pictures, I don't believe it is but unsure if this is a later model or a pure replacement. Original Owner had no idea as it was the ex-husbands old bike bought new, haven't put a magnet to it yet, and haven't had it apart to inspect for markings. Probably won't for a little while either. Knowledge base here significantly greater than mine...

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my gran sport, now wearing the bluemels i saved from the coop
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The 3m book was the first bicycle repair book I had, my Uncle gave it to me when I was 11 or 12 & I still have it here somewhere.

Glenn

No, not a "death fork." It's a replacement, but much higher quality than what Yamaha provided.

That's comforting to know. Thanks. I'll inspect for markings to find out what it is when I drop the fork rebuilding the headset.

A couple of basket cases picked up in the last few weeks, total of $205:

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This will get Northroads handlebars
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/lu6k7eeu8de...21361.JPG?dl=0

Nice Fujita Belt Saddle on this Special Road Racer
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Centurion paired with the Le Tour
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What you need to do is find one of the 650 wheel Paramount PDG bikes from the early '90s and put that fork on it. And the beam would support you. Never heard of a failure on those, although they never were out in huge numbers.

The beam is rated 240lbs so I'm ok. But, the bikes for sale. I don't want it.

I went to the local university police auction today. They always have lots of bikes and BSOs in varying stages of disrepair and decomposition. On occasion you may find a really decent bike just needing TLC. I met a mechanic from my LBS there along with his mother and her dog. The mechanic bought a Panasonic Deluxe Sports (sans wheels) for a dollar early on. I watched a very nice Jamis road bike go for $60.

Then a 1993 Paramount PDG R-50 came up for sale. It had issues: 1) Fork and bars were separated from the bike 2) Tires were flat 3) Fork had been replaced by a Bone Deth suspension fork 4) Both wheels had been replaced - the front with a cheapo, the rear with a decent Mavic 5) The threadless headset is missing bearings, top cap, and bolt.

I bid $1.00. My LBS friend bid $2.00, and then he realized that he was bidding against me. I got it for $3.00. It is too small for me, but when I get it finished, I'll let my wife and son give it a spin. If they don't want it I'll sell it. So here are the "as bought" photos after putting the fork and frame back together.

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I love Miyatas, and needed a bike for the trainer. This '87 Alumitech 6500 was on CL for $150 firm, I came home with it for $60. It has been upgraded to an 8 speed 105 group at some point. Love the old Scott DH aerobars, just gonna lay into them and spin spin spin.

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[MENTION=307241]toavii[/MENTION], you're right, that Lambert is basically the same as my Viscount. Lambert was the real name. At some point in the 70's Yamaha started importing them to the US and labeled the Viscount. It's a funny name for the American market, since Americans don't know how to pronounce that word.

I like the bike. You're right that the components are middling at best, but they're interesting. Ditch anything you don't want, because you're not missing any quality. I find that the brakes are entirely adequate and leaving nothing to want. The chainring is super cool with its round cutouts.

The so-called Death Fork was made of aluminum, back when the material wasn't understood well enough in this application. Your fork is a replacement made of steel, so you or the next owner won't die from a fork failure. For that matter, I don't know of any reports of deaths from those forks failing.

I like the Lambert/Viscount because it's very light for a bike of that price range. The ride is unremarkable but also likable. I've been riding mine a lot on my commutes between home and work.

Not bike related, but I found this half buried in the brush on backside of our property today (the PO did some dumping many years ago). First I thought it was an old fender, then saw that it was a hood. Flipped it over with the tractor and noticed this really neat hood ornament on the hood. Seems that it is from a 1950/51 Nash and is called a flying goddess. Just started cleaning it and it appears that it should clean-up at least half way ok, despite sitting out/partially buried for the last 50+ years.

WOW, that is super cool, what a fantastic find and to find it in the condition like it is, dang!

Cool Cruiser headed for the Metal Masher
 

In the back of a truck headed for the metal masher. I chased the guy down and asked if I could buy the bike in the back. I don't know what it is but it's fun to ride after some TLC and new blue tires!

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=455682

does it rock you? i would find a sweet scorpion headbadge for that..

Does that paramount have a bent chain stay?

Yes it does, by design. Schwinn apparently thought that bending the chainstay like that would reduce incidents of the chain doing damage to it.

No, the stay is not bent. If you take a look at the 1993 catalog on Trfindley's site it clearly shows the stay is as it was when new. I'm now scrounging parts for the Cane Creek Aheadset (manufactured by FPD). I'm going to use the Bone Deth fork for now, and scrounge or buy a new one when I can catch a sale. The frame is nice - Tange Prestige.

That's areally sweet bike. I'd definitely ride it. :)

What size is the headset?

The headset is 1 1/8".

Saved this Sears 3 speed from being scrapped. Whats the odds of finding a free match to the freebee my wife rides.


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I saw this 1984 Apollo Club Sport at a yard sale this morning and couldn't pass it up, even though it's much too small for me. I bought it for $30. It shifts poorly and the pedals are almost seized but I think I can fix it up so someone else can enjoy it.

The condition otherwise is excellent. It looks like it was cared for and put away some time ago although it looks like it has a lot of miles on it.

Components: Shimano 600
Rims: Araya
Tubing: Tange 900 double butted
Tires: Specialized Touring II
Seatpost: SR Laprade
Colour: Brown sparkle

Sorry for the faded pink Benotto tape. I think it's horrible, too. I'm thinking a natural tan for the wrap, any suggestions appreciated.

I have a 2008, which was the ugly grey version. I just repainted it over the winter.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=458247

Looks great.