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03-18-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 188
Posted By merziac

MKS, tough as nails, one of very best values in...

MKS, tough as nails, one of very best values in all of cycling for a very long time and also one of my favorites.
03-18-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 396
Posted By merziac

Yes! Nothing short of amazing, may be just...

Yes!

Nothing short of amazing, may be just the Kool Aid talking but...... ;)
...
03-17-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 661
Posted By merziac

No worries, I get it, was just restating the...

No worries, I get it, was just restating the obvious. :twitchy:

Seems like a good time to get a good steel fork on there but that's just me. ;)
03-17-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 661
Posted By merziac

Pantah That stem was not in far enough, the...

Pantah

That stem was not in far enough, the whole expander must be below the threads.

Aluminum fork, steel steerer, vibratory mismatch in the long run?

Did you start riding this more, harder...
03-16-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,425
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Very subjective and not possible for...

:thumb:

Very subjective and not possible for me, mostly.

UNLESS you go in with the delusion that you will make money, I never did and scored plenty of good deals despite spending plenty.

I...
03-16-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 670
Posted By merziac

Nervar?

Nervar?
03-15-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,311
Posted By merziac

Andy_K I'm saying that's kind of what I...

Andy_K

I'm saying that's kind of what I think they did, but it doesn't appear to be a facade.

Now...
03-14-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,311
Posted By merziac

Where's DD when you really need him. :rolleyes:

Where's DD when you really need him. :rolleyes:
03-14-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,218
Posted By merziac

Ghost of Mobil oil past?

Ghost of Mobil oil past?
03-13-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,683
Posted By merziac

Merz had some done quite awhile back for some...

Merz had some done quite awhile back for some vintage Campy BMX pedals that he used on his MTB.

He's not one to let somebody else do things for him but considering the challenge and how good they...
03-13-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

Before pics, nothing too exciting but the pedals...

Before pics, nothing too exciting but the pedals and the original chainring were pretty bad, they came out alright and didn't use the chainring yet.

The nasty rusty, spots on the frame just got...
03-13-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

Yeah, its a funky little show, mostly not our jam...

Yeah, its a funky little show, mostly not our jam but a show anyway.

There's usually the Albany Tweed ride the same day that ends at the show.

The show usually has a good mix of stuff besides...
03-12-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

True that, we have had plenty of them in the past...

True that, we have had plenty of them in the past and now we have MADE so things are looking up.

There is a vintage show in Albany in May.

Could be another small Bike Portland one again in the...
03-12-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

Oh I know, standing by. ;) And Tx, but not...

Oh I know, standing by. ;)

And Tx, but not even close to manly enough for tubies. :twitchy:
03-12-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 247
Posted By merziac

Tx, well many of them are sad languishing frames...

Tx, well many of them are sad languishing frames or crusty neglected completes.

Don't know about these and the race shop but pretty sure Pug had one too, somebody here should know.
03-12-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

Tx, yep, no shame here and when I do this, more...

Tx, yep, no shame here and when I do this, more correct parts are always on my radar.

This one had it all come together except wheels that can be a huge, spendy deal on these so I made an...
03-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

I had and put the rear brake on it, it may not...

I had and put the rear brake on it, it may not have had any when it was new.

My 58 came with and has them.

...
03-12-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

Tx, Its pretty rough but still sound and cleaned...

Tx, Its pretty rough but still sound and cleaned up ok where it mattered.
03-12-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

It is 289, normal, later process doesn't apply....

It is 289, normal, later process doesn't apply. Hard to say as the numbers early on were often out of sequence and sometimes had a letter added when none were thought to be used.
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03-11-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,683
Posted By merziac

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289543...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289543-1950-something-crusty-paramount.html
...
03-11-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 821
Posted By merziac

1950 something, crusty Paramount

EDIT, so trainman999 has dated this one to late 48 - early 49, he has a very good handle on this so we'll run with it.

Crusty, rusty to start but over all pretty sound so I dug in.

I couldn't...
03-10-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By merziac

A great builder that we see far to little from. ...

A great builder that we see far to little from. :twitchy:

;)

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03-09-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,427
Posted By merziac

Huh, well without an asking price and listing the...

Huh, well without an asking price and listing the supposed purchase price, this clown is talking out his backside IMO.

If he can't give a ballpark, he can't dictate terms, any prospective buyers...
03-08-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,427
Posted By merziac

Same here. :twitchy:

Same here. :twitchy:
03-08-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,427
Posted By merziac

RD hanger is intact so its good to go for the...

RD hanger is intact so its good to go for the most part. ;)

Russell on deck.
03-07-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,425
Posted By merziac

You guys are making my head hurt. :twitchy: ...

You guys are making my head hurt. :twitchy:

If I had spent the energy I have used on this quandary, I could have put one of my bikes together or gone on a big ride or organized some of my pile...
03-07-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 964
Posted By merziac

At one point you could get one of these for $900...

At one point you could get one of these for $900 I think I saw, a pretty good deal, may have been closeout or maybe frame only, didn't have my size so it didn't matter. :twitchy:
03-07-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,407
Posted By merziac

Fantastic, so glad this found a new home. :thumb:...

Fantastic, so glad this found a new home. :thumb:

I have been working on some lost souls, maybe I can get to my CT. :twitchy:
03-06-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By merziac

IMO your friend is not wrong but only in the fact...

IMO your friend is not wrong but only in the fact that they are actually fairly rare and scarce by the numbers, they also have some older less robust and refined components as well.

The later...
03-06-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,311
Posted By merziac

Ooorah!, Marine to the rescue, no surprise....

Ooorah!, Marine to the rescue, no surprise. :thumb:
03-04-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,425
Posted By merziac

Its a fools errand no matter how you parse it,...

Its a fools errand no matter how you parse it, knowing and recognizing that is key IMO, the sooner the better, I jumped back in with that premise and have no real regrets, yet. :roflmao2:

Most...
03-04-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By merziac

They are Control Techs and the yoke screws hold...

They are Control Techs and the yoke screws hold the wire that pivots on them. ;)
03-04-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By merziac

Well then, I got nuthin, hopefully greater minds...

Well then, I got nuthin, hopefully greater minds will come along. :crash:
03-04-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,489
Posted By merziac

You were in good company as you found out, they...

You were in good company as you found out, they would not have let a breakdown scuttle any part of it. ;)
03-04-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,425
Posted By merziac

Well many of the near and dear, I overpaid for at...

Well many of the near and dear, I overpaid for at the time, nevermind now.

I had no delusions, it was what it was and got done, no regrets and no expectation on returns.

The biggest problem...
03-04-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,425
Posted By merziac

And for what its worth, I "only" added 6-7 in the...

And for what its worth, I "only" added 6-7 in the last year, 3 are Paramounts one of which was basically given to me so.....

2-3 are parts donors and 2-3 are for other folks, so again......
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03-04-24, 02:20 PM
03-04-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,427
Posted By merziac

If I didn't already have one...... :twitchy:

If I didn't already have one...... :twitchy:
03-04-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,084
Posted By merziac

Well we don't know much it seems, I have several...

Well we don't know much it seems, I have several Pro's so I will dig them out and see what I can.

The original spec was a Unica-Nitor with Brooks Pro for no extra cost.
...
03-04-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,425
Posted By merziac

And I will put some effort into it as well as...

And I will put some effort into it as well as have a heart to heart with my son to figure out better what to do and how to proceed.

For the time being I will continue to beat my head on the pile...
03-04-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,084
Posted By merziac

Yep, you're right about the logo embossing, it...

Yep, you're right about the logo embossing, it looks more like B-17 something, weird. :foo:
03-04-24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,489
Posted By merziac

WOW! :thumb: Great work everyone, so many...

WOW! :thumb:

Great work everyone, so many great folks and bikes, what a fantastic ride, BRAVO!
03-03-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,427
Posted By merziac

H**Y CRAP! That's in great shape, these are...

H**Y CRAP!

That's in great shape, these are almost never in good condition. :twitchy:
03-03-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,425
Posted By merziac

Those buyers are us, the road to H**L. Most...

Those buyers are us, the road to H**L.

Most all buyers for our stuff have the same and that isn't going to change I think.

Pretty sure we're coming down the backside of all this now for the...
03-03-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 878
Posted By merziac

All those fork ends look to be the same as Wastyn...

All those fork ends look to be the same as Wastyn used on Paramount's.
03-03-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,683
Posted By merziac

You're welcome The danger is that the fear...

You're welcome

The danger is that the fear can be parallelizing, a death knell at the dragstrip, hyper awareness, vigilance and reactions are how you win since decisions and results are measured...
03-03-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,683
Posted By merziac

Yep, scary stuff, we don't bounce well anymore. ...

Yep, scary stuff, we don't bounce well anymore.

FWIW, I have broken several bones, always on bikes or mc's, never any fun but none of them stopped me getting back on them and I am a bit more...
03-02-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,489
Posted By merziac

It seems like a secret club to me, pretty sure...

It seems like a secret club to me, pretty sure they just don't want to talk about it out loud lest normal folk think them off in the head. :twitchy:
03-02-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,084
Posted By merziac

Lots of Paramount's came with them, they were an...

Lots of Paramount's came with them, they were an option and plenty were specced with them, they weren't approved, they are Schwinn kit from the jump.

I saw them at 2 of the Schwinn shops here,...
03-01-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,084
Posted By merziac

I think there were plenty of yellow and black as...

I think there were plenty of yellow and black as well.
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But I do agree on...
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