It isn't a Paramount
03-26-09 | 03:00 PM
#27
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No, no - I dig it! It's about time we starting separating the denim from the tweed.
03-26-09 | 03:01 PM
#28
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03-27-09 | 07:55 PM
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I didn't have any luck removing the decals, so I used the next best thing: Adobe PhotoDeluxe. The results are ugly, but effective. The bike's relisted as a vintage chrome 64cm road bike. I decided to err on the side of caution and leave "Schwinn" out of the auction entirely. I don't anticipate that it'll actually sell, but that's okay, because I kinda want to turn it into a single-speed anyway...
03-27-09 | 08:16 PM
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There is absolutely no need in the world to censor the decal or badges. A simple explanation in your description is fine. Censoring them out adds significantly to the buyer's skepticism.
That said, it is most definitely a Schwinn, you can be assured of that. I'll wholeheartedly vouch for Scooper's determination that it is a Voyageur 11.8.
-Kurt
P.S.: Top tube decal can be removed with fine bronze wool.
That said, it is most definitely a Schwinn, you can be assured of that. I'll wholeheartedly vouch for Scooper's determination that it is a Voyageur 11.8.
-Kurt
P.S.: Top tube decal can be removed with fine bronze wool.
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03-28-09 | 06:59 AM
#32
I would leave it as is, describe what likely happened to it, and what it likely is, and go from there.
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1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
