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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,794
Posted By Milepost105

Hi Bob, on a dairy farm at Creswell, south of...

Hi Bob, on a dairy farm at Creswell, south of Churchville.

There is a flat straight stretch exactly one mile long there on Route 136. Try as I might I could never ride that on my Astra in under...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,794
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: 4,794
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
06-29-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,425
Posted By Milepost105

Thank you! I took the stem and bars off my bike...

Thank you! I took the stem and bars off my bike so I could work on it while watching Gunsmoke. I finished about half way through Bonanza. 😀
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,425
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: 1,530
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
05-18-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Milepost105

The bags are all sold now. Thanks Schreck83.

The bags are all sold now. Thanks Schreck83.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By Milepost105

36 hole

Yes, 36 hole is correct. I’m in Shenandoah Valley, Waynesboro to be exact.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Milepost105

Cannondale Handlebar Touring Bag 1980s

These Cannondale bags are great and easy to move from bike to bike. I only have the blue one left. $35.00 plus shipping by method of your choice. Appears to be NOS or very lightly used. Does have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-09-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By Milepost105

Schwinn Paramount track bike tubular rim

This is a single tubular rim which I believe is for an early to mid 1970’s Schwinn Paramount track bike. It came as a spare for a Paramount I bought years ago and appears to be in decent condition....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-08-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By Milepost105

Vintage Schwinn Catalogs

Nice Schwinn catalogs, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973, 1974, and 1980 (x2).

$15.00 each, buy 3 or more, $12.00 each. If you want all 8, $10.00 each. Add postage or your preferred shipping method. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-07-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 886
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: 886
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: 886
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 and Vintage Sales
04-13-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Milepost105

I recently put a set of these on my 72 Paramount....

I recently put a set of these on my 72 Paramount. Really nice tires and they look period correct. GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By Milepost105

Thanks very much. The backstory is that this...

Thanks very much.

The backstory is that this is a 1972 Paramount P13 with 26” frame and the decals all appear original except this Campagnolo one. It is where I would expect to see the 531 decal,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
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
03-20-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,488
Posted By Milepost105

How would you get this seatpost removed?

There is a sad Paramount frame on eBay now. I am not interested in buying, have too many projects already, but it has me wondering how to properly remove a stuck seatpost.

It looks like someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 565
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: 565
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
03-02-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By Milepost105

Thanks for posting!

Thanks for taking the time to post this, fun to read.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,151
Posted By Milepost105

Hi Bulgie, Tying in with Merziac’s post about...

Hi Bulgie,
Tying in with Merziac’s post about the Don Mainland frames, I have a 25” chrome 1972, stamped P2, like my 26” I mentioned previously. Checked today, no ridge in the 25” frame.
Just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,151
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
02-09-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,435
Posted By Milepost105

This Paramount tandem is on eBay, near me. I was...

This Paramount tandem is on eBay, near me. I was tempted to make an offer, but frame size is too small for me, too big for my wife. I have finally learned to resist the slightly wrong frame size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,440
Posted By Milepost105

“Rosebud”

“Rosebud”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By Milepost105

Thanks for the help and ideas. The rims are very...

Thanks for the help and ideas. The rims are very true, show little wear, and should clean up well. I’ve not ridden tubulars since I was just out of college, so looking forward to it. And I will try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By Milepost105

The front won’t hold air so I’ll put on new ones,...

The front won’t hold air so I’ll put on new ones, front and rear. And yes, the tape and glue have mostly turned into a fine powder.

I’m having a hard time finding something that looks early 70’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 831
Posted By Milepost105

How old is this Clement tubular?

I’ve started on my winter project and was curious about the age of this Clement tubular tire. The logo is so much more sophisticated and discreet than the logos of today…..

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-15-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By Milepost105

Sounds like I may get my money back! Thanks for...

Sounds like I may get my money back! Thanks for the input.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-15-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By Milepost105

NOS Cannondale Handlebar bags, circa 1980?

What do you think is a fair price for these Cannondale handlebar bags? Early 80’s is the vintage. Blue was used a little, other two are unused with a little shelf wear. There are map pockets for all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 711
Posted By Milepost105

Campagnolo Nuovo Record Brake Dome Nuts?

Hi All,
Is there a source for Campagnolo Nuovo Record brake dome nuts, or a close replacement? I’ve just started my winter project and the front dome nut is rusty and won’t clean up. The back one is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-09-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,665
Posted By Milepost105

Good point, especially at higher speed.

Good point, especially at higher speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Milepost105

I checked but nothing there. Thanks for all...

I checked but nothing there.

Thanks for all the suggestions, you guys are great.

Yes it is a two speed, here’s the whole thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By Milepost105

Help with frame pump?

I keep a little Peugeot folding bike in my office for short errands downtown. The frame pump doesn’t pump air, is missing the piston seal. Any ideas on finding suitable parts to get it going? Thanks ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,665
Posted By Milepost105

The study doesn’t seem to take into consideration...

The study doesn’t seem to take into consideration whether speed is the real culprit in the severity of injuries. Many e bikes routinely run up to 28 mph, almost twice what a casual conventional bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-23, 03:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,665
Posted By Milepost105

On the other hand, I feel safer riding my e bike...

On the other hand, I feel safer riding my e bike in traffic in town. I can keep up my speed better so cars are passing me at less difference in relative speed. And my bike has a thumb throttle so...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-23, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By Milepost105

Glad it worked out!

Glad it worked out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,683
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: 4,977
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: 2,524
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: Electric Bikes
01-04-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,524
Posted By Milepost105

In some situations I pop off the front wheel and...

In some situations I pop off the front wheel and take it with me. My theory is that an incomplete unrideable bike is less attractive to the thief that wants to ride off with it. Of course I lock what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,392
Posted By Milepost105

Broke Joke, please keep us updated on your...

Broke Joke,
please keep us updated on your Varsity. That is a fun and sentimental project!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-03-23, 05:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By Milepost105

Certainly a fair price!

Certainly a fair price!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,521
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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