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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,314
Posted By lugsNleather58

Re: Blue Paramount

Here is a photo of the SN on the rear dropout:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/bluparamount10_ffdcdbeac80d3e1ec84b1d2b05212972c5bf8ea9.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,314
Posted By lugsNleather58

69 Blue Schwinn Paramount

I recently completed building my beautiful blue Schwinn Paramount (1969?)
It's a hybrid to make it more rideable for my purposes:
2. FD vintage Suntour Vx, RD Suntour Cyclone long cage, Suntour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Yet another Super Course

Here's my '72 Coffee Bronze Super Course (23.5"):
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20160225_143727_af3edeab2887e6388f452f9a19ba0a90357b3792.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-19, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

Trek 950

Looks great! Must be a dream to ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-18, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Honusms, that is a gorgeous restoration of yourr...

Honusms, that is a gorgeous restoration of yourr Super Course MkII !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

The bag looks like a vintage Kirtland/Eclipse...

The bag looks like a vintage Kirtland/Eclipse handlebar bag from the 80s. I have 2 red and 1 blue Eclipse bag still.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPz2D_ETu-sa6nFh5zCGrFhiGFbivhQrtfTEzAy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

You know the old joke: What's the right number of...

You know the old joke: What's the right number of bikes to have?
Answer: One more than you currently have :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,287
Posted By lugsNleather58

Spiffy fenders for your bike...

I'd research polished aluminum fenders -- they are durable and add a touch of class. But they can be pricey, but probably not as pricey as getting fenders painted to match your bike. I'm not certain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-17, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

Helicomatic longevity

The Helicomatic on my '86 Trek 520 died after only 2 or 3 years, so I bought a new set of Wheelsmith wheels, which are still true, tight, and sound nearly 30 years later. If your Helicomatic hub is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,314
Posted By lugsNleather58

1972 60cm Chrome Paramount

Here I am with my beloved '72 chrome Paramount P15. I replaced the Campy Record triple crankset with a Stronglight 99 triple, which fits a 28 tooth granny gear instead of the 36 tooth granny gear of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Gorgeous old Super Course ('73 or '74, I'd...

Gorgeous old Super Course ('73 or '74, I'd guess). Is that a 23" (59 cm) or 25" frame (63 cm)? My coffee '72 SC is a 58cm frame with similar vintage SunTour drivetrain. As you mentioned, the frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-17, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

I was only 14 and definitely not a racer (or a...

I was only 14 and definitely not a racer (or a wannabe racer), so I'm sure the subtleties of International vs Professional would have eluded me. The Reynolds 531 DB and the Campy components were the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-17, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

On my SC, the Reynolds decal is all flaked off....

On my SC, the Reynolds decal is all flaked off. The label you see on the seat tube is a shop sticker, not a Reynolds decal.

Thanks for posting the photo from the catalog. I bought mine when I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Looks beautiful! Just because I'm a retro-grouch,...

Looks beautiful! Just because I'm a retro-grouch, I'd suggest a Brooks B-15 (if you can find one) or a B-17 saddle. If you want to save a bit of weight and add a bit of flexibility, you might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

The color was listed as "Coffee Bronze" in the...

The color was listed as "Coffee Bronze" in the catalogs. If the "Raleigh" on the downtube is gold script, then your bike is 1972 or older. If it is block letters (black/white), then it is probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Yeah, noglider, I'm amazed how "right" my 72 SC...

Yeah, noglider, I'm amazed how "right" my 72 SC feels when I ride it (mine is upgraded to 3x6 like yours). It isn't as light as my 531 DB Paramount or International, but nonetheless feels great on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Beautiful restoration. It would be a real...

Beautiful restoration. It would be a real improvement to replace the Simplex Prestige derailleurs and levers with vintage SunTour VGXT if you intend to do a lot of riding on it. Jus' sayin'.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-17, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

WONDERFUL FIND! Is that a 60cm frame? The only...

WONDERFUL FIND! Is that a 60cm frame? The only change I'd make is to install a Brooks B17 saddle :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-17, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Beautiful restoration of the '73 Super Course...

Beautiful restoration of the '73 Super Course from the trash heap! I rode my '72 SC this past weekend, and I really love it. The wide-range 6 speed freewheel and Sugino AT triple in front are great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,314
Posted By lugsNleather58

Gorgeous shot! I have a blue 1969 Schwinn...

Gorgeous shot! I have a blue 1969 Schwinn Paramount frame which looks very similar to your Bottechia.When I get it built up, I'll post some shots.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,314
Posted By lugsNleather58

primo123 Great shot! Is that a Super Course...

primo123 Great shot! Is that a Super Course behind the Trek?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-17, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

That old Super Course is really looking good. The...

That old Super Course is really looking good. The old cottered Stronglight crankset polished up beautifully. The SunTour derailleurs are way better than the delrin Simplex ones it came with, as I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

primo123 If only I still had the old cottered...

primo123 If only I still had the old cottered Stronglight crankset/bb from my old '72 Super Course, I'd give it to you (unless you plan to install something like a Sugino, Avocet, or cotterless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 957,097
Posted By lugsNleather58

LesterOfPuppets - love that bike! Is it an old...

LesterOfPuppets - love that bike! Is it an old Motobecane? Thank heavens for full beards - I hate the scruffy goatees :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-17, 11:36 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

Saffrondey46 - Beautiful old Trek. I love the...

Saffrondey46 - Beautiful old Trek. I love the color!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,314
Posted By lugsNleather58

Wildwood - Couple of fine bicycles there. I...

Wildwood - Couple of fine bicycles there. I especially like the Mondia :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-16, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Beautiful Super Course! What size tires?

Beautiful Super Course! What size tires?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-16, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,314
Posted By lugsNleather58

Love that paint job! I also have a '74...

Love that paint job! I also have a '74 International in the original color, but I would like to have it repainted like yours. It's one of my favorite rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 957,097
Posted By lugsNleather58

Nice picture. I'm not sure where to get shoes...

Nice picture. I'm not sure where to get shoes that fit in toe clips these days. Where did you get yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-16, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

Beautiful build. Nice how you were able to mount...

Beautiful build. Nice how you were able to mount 650B wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

The brake hoods on the original non-Aero levers...

The brake hoods on the original non-Aero levers disintegrated (back in the 90s) and my LBS didn't have exact replacements, so I bought some Shimano Aero levers. Not sure what the model is, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-16, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

Here is my 1986 Trek 520 Cirrus in a relatively...

Here is my 1986 Trek 520 Cirrus in a relatively rare grey/red color scheme. Mostly original - I swapped out the Biopace chainrings for standard circular changrings.
The original Helicomatic rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-16, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,144
Posted By lugsNleather58

Here is my 1986 Trek 520. The Maillard...

Here is my 1986 Trek 520. The Maillard Helicomatic hubs gave out after the first couple or three years, so I replaced the wheels with a new set from Wheelsmith shop in Palo Alto, CA. Also, I changed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By lugsNleather58

Modern components for classic frame

In lieu of ordering a custom lugged frame, I came across a beautiful 1969 Schwinn Paramount frame. I would like to install modern componentry instead of older classic Campagnolo components that it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-16, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,848
Posted By lugsNleather58

Really sharp bikes! Many C&V members really...

Really sharp bikes!

Many C&V members really enjoy tinkering with their bikes, then posting beautiful bike porn shots of their efforts :). If you are so inclined, you may find yourself with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 19,040
Posted By lugsNleather58

All of my bikes are 25 years or older, which...

All of my bikes are 25 years or older, which means they all have steel lugged frames. Most of my bikes are 70s-era Raleighs and Schwinns, although I do have a mid-80s Trek 520. I never got into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,493
Posted By lugsNleather58

I fully agree with Iowegian. The old plastic...

I fully agree with Iowegian. The old plastic Simplex derailleurs were not very good after a few years, and you would be much happier with an old SunTour Vx or VGT rear derailleur and matching Vx...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-16, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,345
Posted By lugsNleather58

Go for the Sun Tour bar end shifters (aka...

Go for the Sun Tour bar end shifters (aka Barcons). Ideally, look for a full kit, with dual cable stops and stainless coiled housings. I once found a NOS unopened set, which was complete with cables,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-16, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

Finding old Raleighs

Hi Kevin,

If you ever take a road trip to Boulder, CO there is 7 local bicycle co-op (Community Cycles) which often has nice old vintage bicycles from the 70s and 80s for relatively cheap....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

The Super Course looks very nice. I always...

The Super Course looks very nice. I always thought they ride nice, despite their weight (heavy compared to International).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-16, 07:15 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,969
Posted By lugsNleather58

My most lusted-after bike would be a custom frame...

My most lusted-after bike would be a custom frame (Reynolds 753?) with polished lugs. It could be a Waterford, or Rivendell, or any of a number of other framebuilders.

As far as vintage bikes go,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-16, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,387
Posted By lugsNleather58

1972 Super Course

When I was 14, I bought a new coffee bronze 1972 Super Course. It took me over a year of lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and birthday and Christmas cash to save the $150 for the bike. I rode it...
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