Shining up the 1972 Chrome Paramount
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These are the tan/mustard colored ones. Never out of the waxed paper package until I tool these fotos.
Here's a set of black ones, with the embossed "Cinelli" logo near the buckles and Alfredo Binda stamped into the leather.
Since sales are not allowed within a thread in this section, send me a PM for prices, if interested. If not, let me know and I'll post them in the FS section.
Here's a set of black ones, with the embossed "Cinelli" logo near the buckles and Alfredo Binda stamped into the leather.
Since sales are not allowed within a thread in this section, send me a PM for prices, if interested. If not, let me know and I'll post them in the FS section.
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Here is a vote for seeing the A.Binda straps in the FS subforum.
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@Fairview - what was the product list and process for getting the chrome so minty?! It looks fantastic btw. Very nice ride.
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@Fairview - what was the product list and process for getting the chrome so minty?! It looks fantastic btw. Very nice ride.
As far as the process, I am using Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream which is for "chrome, aluminum, and mag wheels". I can't remember exactly where I bought it but I am sure it came from one of the regular auto parts stores. It does a nice job and a little goes a long way.
Don't forget to go by Costco and get a big bundle of microfiber towels!
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Worked on the drive side today
Am I correct that the top pulley is cracked? It sure is a laser straight crack. If it is cracked, I would appreciate some help in finding one.
Other photos are to show the drivetrain as it gets cleaned up. I am guessing the chain is original, a Regina Oro?
Jeff
Other photos are to show the drivetrain as it gets cleaned up. I am guessing the chain is original, a Regina Oro?
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I have a set of older ones laying around. They are used but no cracks. I would like $10 to cover priority shipping and my time if you're interest.
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Excellent work, this gets more stunning by the minute.
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Thanks and yes, I'll definitely take you up on your kind offer. If you pm how to pay you, I'll get money headed your way.
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Is it dumb to switch from bar end shifters to downtube?
I am soon going to be rewrapping the handlebars, and while I have the tape off, I may switch from the bar end shifters to downtube shifters. I like the more classic look of the downtube shifters, and my early biking years were all downtube shifting. The set below have been in my Campagnolo spares unused.
Have any of you swapped in this way? Am I making a mistake?
Thanks for your input. Jeff
Have any of you swapped in this way? Am I making a mistake?
Thanks for your input. Jeff
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I'm no Paramount expert of any kind, but I seem to recall that bar end shifters were an option for them. To me this is purely personal preference, many like the convenience of having shifters close at hand, others (like me) prefer DT shifters. If you like the traditional appearance of DT levers, and those you have pictured are nice looking, then do it. You can certainly sell the BE parts fairly quick, IMHO.
Up to your taste, sorry for no big epiphany answer.
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Up to your taste, sorry for no big epiphany answer.
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My '72 P15 has the Campy bar-end shifters, and frankly I prefer them to down tube shifters.
The Sun Tour bar-end shifters were an option, and they had a ratchet mechanism that many prefer to the Campy friction mechanism.
The Sun Tour bar-end shifters were an option, and they had a ratchet mechanism that many prefer to the Campy friction mechanism.
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I am soon going to be rewrapping the handlebars, and while I have the tape off, I may switch from the bar end shifters to downtube shifters. I like the more classic look of the downtube shifters, and my early biking years were all downtube shifting. The set below have been in my Campagnolo spares unused.
Have any of you swapped in this way? Am I making a mistake?
Thanks for your input. Jeff
Have any of you swapped in this way? Am I making a mistake?
Thanks for your input. Jeff
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Good Morning All,
It is a good and snowy day to work on the Paramount. I'm replacing one of my brake levers with one I got with the help of Rich. Is it OK to simply drive the pivot pin out to change just the lever? I just want to be careful with it and ask first.
Thanks, Jeff
It is a good and snowy day to work on the Paramount. I'm replacing one of my brake levers with one I got with the help of Rich. Is it OK to simply drive the pivot pin out to change just the lever? I just want to be careful with it and ask first.
Thanks, Jeff
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There should be a set screw for the pin, look down between the lever and the body. Jut a straight slot screwdriver to easily remove it, a magnetized type would be best. Just be careful not to drop the little bugger, they are difficult to find in a shop that has a floor needing sweeping, don't ask how I know this little factoid. Then just push it out, shouldn't take much force to do.
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There should be a set screw for the pin, look down between the lever and the body. Jut a straight slot screwdriver to easily remove it, a magnetized type would be best. Just be careful not to drop the little bugger, they are difficult to find in a shop that has a floor needing sweeping, don't ask how I know this little factoid. Then just push it out, shouldn't take much force to do.
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@Fairview, such a teaser! Shinny chrome Paramount content and the only picture in the update is a naked Campagnolo brake lever!?! Where's its hoody?
How much snow so far? Planning for a ride later today?
I can't decide which to use. Maybe both!
How much snow so far? Planning for a ride later today?
I can't decide which to use. Maybe both!
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Hi Bob,
Sorry for being so miserly with pictures and an update. It took a while to get the new rims laced on the wheels, and a few parts from Italy (Campy hoods and pedal caps). I didn't do much over Christmas, and am just getting back on it to finish up. I will be finished with everything but a new chain (Regina Oro?) in a few days.
Have fun up there in the snowy north, no matter which mode of travel you choose.
Best regards, Jeff
Sorry for being so miserly with pictures and an update. It took a while to get the new rims laced on the wheels, and a few parts from Italy (Campy hoods and pedal caps). I didn't do much over Christmas, and am just getting back on it to finish up. I will be finished with everything but a new chain (Regina Oro?) in a few days.
Have fun up there in the snowy north, no matter which mode of travel you choose.
Best regards, Jeff
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If the chain is a Regina, you should be able to see the name stamped into some of the side plates. If I'm not mistaken Schwinn tended to use Sedis chains, didn't they, Scooper? It could be a Sediscolor chain.
Gorgeous bike Jeff.
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Don't know how I missed this thread, but wow! Need some dark shades looking at the shining chrome.
--Campy pulleys
I'm used to seeing them split between the center teeth. Almost all my bikes with Campy are replaced with Bullseye.
Dig the Schwinn marked bar end shifters. Tidbit but in some ways looks neato with that bike.
--Campy pulleys
I'm used to seeing them split between the center teeth. Almost all my bikes with Campy are replaced with Bullseye.
Dig the Schwinn marked bar end shifters. Tidbit but in some ways looks neato with that bike.
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I started the snow mobile today just to make certain it was ready. We barely have enough snow cover to make using it possible yet. Hopefully soon.
Hope your snow was beautiful and of little nuisance. Glad to hear you are making progress on the Paramount. Can't wait to hear a ride report.
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