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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,967
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Thank you for joining and paying tribute to your...

Thank you for joining and paying tribute to your grandmother and providing us with her correct full name! Here is my Paramount that she brazed. I ride it regularly....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 373
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Too bad the head tube is not the diameter of the...

Too bad the head tube is not the diameter of the bottom bracket shell. You'd be able to shove a Cannondale Headshok on that bad Huffy boy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 473
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

The high pointy top on the seat tube lug reminds...

The high pointy top on the seat tube lug reminds me of my '83 Paramount and the later 1980's Waterford made Paramount frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 303
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Schwinn used that decal on many of their imported...

Schwinn used that decal on many of their imported framesets from the late 1970s into the early 1980s. It was on my '80 Travelers built in the Fall of 1979. Just reading it on the seat tube make the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 612
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Kurt, are you on the hunt for this saddle? ...

Kurt, are you on the hunt for this saddle?
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"...maximum comfort..."...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Prowler this is the first time that I'm sorry I...

Prowler this is the first time that I'm sorry I retired and moved away. :cry:

I'm glad you had a splendid time. I do know the energy you had to expend to make this work. I did the whole length...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 516
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

PM incoming. :D Just in case.

PM incoming. :D Just in case.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,266
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Well, I didn't post a picture, but I will just...

Well, I didn't post a picture, but I will just below. I could be mistaken, but I don't recall Brooks making a titanium railed and hardware B17. My Super Pro Aero is sporting a limited-edition Alp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,055
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Your treasure trove of parts from Charlie's Shed...

Your treasure trove of parts from Charlie's Shed becomes more and more unbelievable. It makes the original Loose Screws website look so trivial, and they were one of the best sources for old spare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,266
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I don't see no Zombies. ;) BG, I always like...

I don't see no Zombies. ;) BG, I always like your style and enjoy anytime you want to post pictures for us see. :thumb:


Thanks for reviving this thread. It gave me some great ideas for how to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 563
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Don't worry about counting the bearings when you...

Don't worry about counting the bearings when you reassemble the freewheel. Just add grease to the race and and using the grease on your finger place the bearings in the race until it is filled.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 289
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

...also popular with the triathlon crowd back in...

...also popular with the triathlon crowd back in the day. They do pop up on eBay from time to time, so when searching for NOS vintage tubulars, make certain to watch for this difference.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 930
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I'm thinking go multi-color on the housing, or at...

I'm thinking go multi-color on the housing, or at least orange, green and blue. :innocent:

That's a great looking frameset. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 563
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Depends on what it looks like on the inside and...

Depends on what it looks like on the inside and the only way to know is to open it up. Here's one I worked on this morning, a NOS Suntour Perfect that had never been mounted....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 563
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I don't have much to add except these pointers: ...

I don't have much to add except these pointers:

A freewheel vise is very helpful. If you are not familiar with this tool, it is an aluminum devise which fits inside the threaded hub area of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 461
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

First, soak the threads with WD40 or other...

First, soak the threads with WD40 or other penetrating oil. The longer the soak the better.

You need a 15mm pedal wrench with a long handle to gain leverage. Also, don't forget that one is reverse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,123
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Great plan! I kept wondering who these folks...

Great plan! I kept wondering who these folks were with all their disparaging comments? So not C&V!

I can't help with the OP's questions about the KHS, but I appreciate the ingenuity for hauling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 345
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

What a beauty! Especially the paint transitions,...

What a beauty! Especially the paint transitions, lug lining, and other details around the head tube, the seat tube, fork crown and fork legs! Can you post a few closeup pictures of these areas? We...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,150
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

squirtdad I'm swearing off adding to my...

squirtdad I'm swearing off adding to my wall-hanger inventory for now. fender1 's Anniversary Paramount deserves to be ridden and not just admired. This is a fantastic price and some young buck or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,356
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

The owner came to retrieve his Corvette this...

The owner came to retrieve his Corvette this morning. Prior to departure I checked the saddle, and it is a Messinger made in Bethel, Conn. Not the dreaded Troxel Butt Hatchet of Much Pain. :p...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,356
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Thank you! It was a fun project. I did teach...

Thank you! It was a fun project. I did teach the owner about how to clean and restore Schwinn paint and chrome the proper way. He did 95% of the of the surface restoration. I did 100% of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,356
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I'd like to renew this languishing thread. :D ...

I'd like to renew this languishing thread. :D

A Schwinn that is not a Chevy, but it is a Corvette.

I've been coaching and helping the original owner of this 1960 Schwinn Corvette to bring it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,180
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Kurt, I don't recall you obtaining the 20 until...

Kurt, I don't recall you obtaining the 20 until after I sent you the Sports, which IIRC was in 2006 or 2007 at the latest.

Thanks for the side by side pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

...but as you might imagine, the "flush and...

...but as you might imagine, the "flush and dribble" method for servicing freewheels is not one I recommend--- except for in emergencies.

This is especially true with the Sachs Aris, Suntour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Generally speaking, there's not much difference...

Generally speaking, there's not much difference as long as we are talking about the "Aris" models. Aris was a response to Shimano's SIS/HyperGlide indexed shifting system. The teeth of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,205
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I spy with my little eye a certain Raleigh Sports...

I spy with my little eye a certain Raleigh Sports which immigrated from NH to FL. :D

However, I don't see the Joshua, just a Boulder ride share for the museum. EDIT: Oh, now I see the Joshua---...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,055
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I am often contacted by folks looking for...

I am often contacted by folks looking for four-speed freewheels. I've never had nor serviced one. It's nice to see a NOS one. I've never seen this manufacturer. Thanks for posting.

It's too bad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,473
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

:injured: So sorry your plans did not work out as...

:injured: So sorry your plans did not work out as anticipated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

The picture below is from a 1988 Paramount Track...

The picture below is from a 1988 Paramount Track bike listing on eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Yes, those chain rings should work just fine with...

Yes, those chain rings should work just fine with a 7-speed freewheel or cassette. Personally, I'd run a 9-speed KMC or SRAM chain.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-05-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I'll purchase it. PM heading your way. :)

I'll purchase it. PM heading your way. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,055
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

The above tool is used to remove the two...

The above tool is used to remove the two (sometimes one) largest sprockets on Regina and Atom freewheels. These thread on from the spoke side and have reverse threading. When using proceed with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,620
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

top506 your hoods look fantastic--- but that bar...

top506 your hoods look fantastic--- but that bar wrap! :eek: Winter Camo!?! There's no way you can convince me that you ride a DA equipped bike in northern Maine during the winter! :p ;)

P.S. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

...and a significant number of changes to...

...and a significant number of changes to original equipment for a P13 including the crankset, wheels, and RD, to name a few.

However, it does look like a nice one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,289
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Could you please post the two articles about the...

Could you please post the two articles about the 1984 Olympics, "Women to Watch," and "Waiting in the Wings," on pages 75 and 80? Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,055
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Any freewheels in Charlie's Shed? :innocent: ...

Any freewheels in Charlie's Shed? :innocent:

What would the gear range be on a Juy 543? My guess is it would be tight with maybe a 24T max.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

The range of the freewheel sprockets also depends...

The range of the freewheel sprockets also depends on the kind of terrain Agent Smith will ride the Suburban. While the 14-32 is great in a hilly area, I would immediately replace it with a 16-24...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,589
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

While I'm not certain, I believe that the early...

While I'm not certain, I believe that the early New Worlds (1939-40s) were also fillet brazed, yet were made with the heavier gauge, smaller diameter, tubing.

Also, the '30s through early '50s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 434,142
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I experienced my first tubular flat--- well...

I experienced my first tubular flat--- well actually a blow-out--- since deciding to run tubulars in 2015. I was rolling along at 15 mph on level ground--- and BANG! 90 PSI deflated in under a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,250
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

cudak888 since this thread was moved from C&V to...

cudak888 since this thread was moved from C&V to Road Cycling, and I ride all these regularly, I couldn't help myself. :innocent:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,187
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I'm certain the top picture is of a regular...

I'm certain the top picture is of a regular spaced Suntour Perfect 6-speed. The lower picture is definitely of the Ultra or compact spaced Suntour ProCompe 6-speed. Perfect and ProCompe bodies share...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 434,142
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

It is interesting that the FMB website describes...

It is interesting that the FMB website describes their tires as "...hand built in France...," and not "hand made." Of course, they can source supplies and materials internationally, which we can now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 494
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I have experience servicing Helicomatic...

I have experience servicing Helicomatic freewheels, but I've never actually ridden a bike equipped with one. I do have a few Helicomatic freewheels available for purchase and a fair supply of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,324
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

With every picture you post the yellow on your...

With every picture you post the yellow on your Paramount pops more and more! Stunning!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,067
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Peterparis this is the first time I've seen the...

Peterparis this is the first time I've seen the Lotus Aero Sport (http://www.vintagelotusbicycles.com/Lotus_Aero_Sport.html), so thank you for posting and welcome to C&V. I'm looking forward to your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,908
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

As a data point: the AX hoods I ordered from...

As a data point: the AX hoods I ordered from Poland arrived in today's mail. I am so pleased. I plan to order more.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,620
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

My AX hoods arrived! I am so pleased. :thumb: ...

My AX hoods arrived! I am so pleased. :thumb:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,908
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

The new member who is making the reproduction...

The new member who is making the reproduction hoods is responding near the end of this thread about Dura Ace hoods...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,620
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

My order is in Jacksonville this morning! I'll...

My order is in Jacksonville this morning! I'll post pictures upon arrival.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,620
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Bike-Vintage, are you the ebay seller located in...

Bike-Vintage, are you the ebay seller located in Poland? I recently order AX hoods and AX pedal adapters and are waiting on their delivery. Tracking says my order arrived in New York City today, so...
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