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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,848
Posted By Milepost105

I started visiting Pete’s the year there was a...

I started visiting Pete’s the year there was a white Paramount in the Schwinn catalog. 1970. I, like Pastor Bob, rode my bike there…a used 15 speed French-made Astra, Huret down tube shifters,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,848
Posted By Milepost105

There is a fair chance that either Pastor Bob or...

There is a fair chance that either Pastor Bob or I would have admired this particular bike brand new at Pete’s Cycle when it was on the showroom floor in the mid to late 70’s. I was a kid with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,440
Posted By Milepost105

Plastic Handlebar Tape

My first bikes in the early 1970’s had plastic handlebar tape, and when cloth became available it seemed exotic so I switched and never thought about plastic again. With this Paramount, I decided to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,555
Posted By Milepost105

Wow, impressive, that was fast! Two things I...

Wow, impressive, that was fast! Two things I forgot to mention: for shipping I ran the rear axle stop screws all way forward so they wouldn’t get bent (something I learned from Merziac), but you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-07-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Milepost105

Lucky

I think I’m lucky to sell to someone who is excited about getting this Paramount AND the ad got Van (Merziac) interested in my 26” chrome Paramount whenever I decide to sell it. 😀

Packed and ready...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-06-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Milepost105

Sold to Andy. Thanks everyone for the interest...

Sold to Andy. Thanks everyone for the interest and inquiries.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Milepost105

Schwinn Paramount 25” chrome frame

This is a 1972 Paramount P13 frame, 25” from center to top. The frame has no dents or imperfections and the chrome is beautiful, even under the bottom bracket. Oddly, the fork has some mild pitting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By Milepost105

Oval Campagnolo decal

Could anyone venture a guess on whether this style Campagnolo decal would have been in use in the early 1970’s? Thanks
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 567
Posted By Milepost105

Thanks

Thanks for the posts, nice of you to share them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 567
Posted By Milepost105

Your favorite C&V tour memory

A recent thread asking for guidance about a good vintage bike for touring got me reminiscing about the trips I have taken on vintage bikes. I’d like to hear about your best touring memory. Kindly let...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,178
Posted By Milepost105

Hi Bulgie, I have a chrome 26 inch 1972...

Hi Bulgie,

I have a chrome 26 inch 1972 Paramount, and sure enough there is the same ridge in mine as yours. The photo seems to exaggerate it, but photo below.

The painted 1972 frame I have, 25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,462
Posted By Milepost105

“Rosebud”

“Rosebud”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,728
Posted By Milepost105

Wow, that will be a fun winter project!

Wow, that will be a fun winter project!
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,056
Posted By Milepost105

We have 3 e bikes in our family. Our bikes make...

We have 3 e bikes in our family. Our bikes make it possible share the joy of cycling with someone who otherwise wouldn’t be willing or able to go for a nice ride. We live near Skyline Drive in the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,589
Posted By Milepost105

That goes for storage at home, too. Bike in our...

That goes for storage at home, too. Bike in our garage or storage building, front wheel and battery in the house in a closet or basement.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-03-23, 05:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
Posted By Milepost105

Certainly a fair price!

Certainly a fair price!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,551
Posted By Milepost105

Sweet Paramount

I used to do vintage car restorations including paint, and the work on your frame is lovely. It takes lots of talent to get the metallic just right, and to have the paint flow out that nicely...
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