WOW...very similar to mine! That is a P-13, I believe Pastor was correct, mine is a P-10. It has eyelets on fork and rear, the lower cable guides brazed on, the 27inch wheels and the Weinmann brakes.

Pics or it didn't happen.

Why would you replace the cables and housings if they they're virtually new?

can we say "we told you so" now?? (he he) maybe I'll drop by and take a spin Sat.

Woo Hoo! Way to go Aaron!

I'd assume after all that time I'd want to, yes? They're near 40 years old!

I promise, photos tomorrow night.

If they haven't degraded in any way, they're functionally fine. AND, this is a collector's item. The more original the better.

Nice score!

This is totally, 100% original as far as I can see (though better eyes than mine will be checking that tomorrow). A shame the tires and pads are shot.

Any idea what the no name rims are?

Congrats on the new acquisition! From what you describe, I wouldn't have been able to resist pulling the trigger either. I hope you find it not too large to enjoy.

I don't understand why the son would have the bearings redone every three years if it wasn't ridden, but that's neither here nor there.

I don't get it either,but he apparently had it tuned up regularly while allowing dry rotted pads and tires. No play in the BB that I feel and the headset moves very nicely. Pedals spin freely as well.

Hopefully you can make it fit, maybe with an 8-9cm stem.

I am excited to see these pictures. Sounds like a great find!

Looks like a 58cm.

Wow...sounds like quite the score...I sure hope you can make it fit to ride it comfortably!

oooh, we want photos!

When have I ever not shown off when given the chance?

I promise...photos tonight. It won't be 100% clean, but I already got off most of the dust last night. Just wait till you see this Brooks!!!

Thanks to Kurt for telling me what to look for...the rims are Weinmanns, 27 inch. I re-read Picchio's post, and if 22inch would be my "normal" size, perhaps this will work. I need tires and brake pads before I do that, but I'm slightly hesitant about changing ANYTHING on this baby...or even riding it. Part of me thinks it made it through to 2011 unridden, should I really alter that?

Certainly the Paramount bug has bitten! Beginning to understand what we all have been talking about? To not ride it would be a shame. To only ride it in fair weather, a good decision! I don't ride my nice bikes when the weather or the roads are lousy.

This is why we have a collection of bikes and at least one ride which can take on any of the abuse the sky might throw down or the road rears up before us. Human abuse to bikes is a different matter, altogether!

KonAaron, now you'll have to drive up to MA for our annual Paramount ride.

Scott

I have to be honest, I thought the workmanship would be a little nicer. It's good, better than my Raleigh, but it's not at the level of a couple of my bikes. Photos tonight

As for the beaters...God bless my Lemond Poprad! That thing is truly all weather. I probably shouldn't, but I use my Koga Miyata a lot in the rain because it has the full fenders and extremely think paint. I also use my Merlin a lot in slush/light snow during winter when the roads are salted because it's ti...sure, I'm beating up the components, but they're replaceable and it's the frame on that bike that makes it special.


What a burden! Riding with our awesome forum members!

I have yet to meet a single person from this site who wan't bright, kind and fun. Except for Tom

My guess is that you will like the ride but not be blown away by it. IMHO, the modern steels (853/OX etc.) Impart all of the wonderful aspects of a traditional steel frame with a more lively feel. Think of the difference between your poprad & your international, the poprad has never been for sale........

My Reynolds 531 bikes have not been my favorites...but that might be total coincidence. I think the real issue here is going to be the size.

That Poprad never will be for sale...well, never say never, but I think that's one of the last bikes I'd sell. I've actually thought about it and the two that are totally off limits and that will never leave my stable are the Marnati (obviously) and the Koga. The tier under that is the Sachs, Merlin and Poprad. Everything else will be sold at some point.

I will say I like the Raleigh International a LOT more in its current incarnation. Turning it into more of a city bike/commuter works much better for it. As a road bike it just felt like a slow, flexy road bike.

Maybe time to organize a modern steel ride.........

Sounds good!

I'll paint my Merlin and sneak that in

LOL. Thus the term "helmet hair."

So what are you going to do with it since it's too big?