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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By thalluga

Paramount Bike Project Advice Please

Greetings,

I have attached some pictures of my 72 Paramount frame. I am at a point where I am either going to have the frame painted or try and touch it up and ride it as is. I have a full campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-08, 06:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,167
Posted By thalluga

Don't know anything about the frame other then...

Don't know anything about the frame other then it's pretty sweet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 195,089
Posted By thalluga

So would you guys go down a steep incline at...

So would you guys go down a steep incline at 40mhp on an 18 year old carbon frame? No offence but I don't I would.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-08, 07:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,177
Posted By thalluga

Hey Dr. D. ELO, A New World Record Tour was...

Hey Dr. D.

ELO, A New World Record Tour was my first concert.

Tracy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,094,235
Posted By thalluga

I had a similar thing happen to me a few years...

I had a similar thing happen to me a few years ago, I bought a Colnago off ebay and when I recieved it the wheel axel had scratched the paint off the frame the size of a quarter. The guy I bought it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-07, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,043
Posted By thalluga

Very interesting, I like seeing older frames...

Very interesting, I like seeing older frames updated with modern parts. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 146,873
Posted By thalluga

Another saved from the junk pile

This one I saved from a co-worker throwing it away. Not a classic but a nice steel mountain bike. I like this bike better then my mountain bike. I gave this one to my Father in-law, I just don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-07, 08:10 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 146,873
Posted By thalluga

It's looking a good home...free...;-) My...

It's looking a good home...free...;-)

My first bike was a black 5 speed Ross Apollo. I loved that bike, wish I would have saved it. I always think if I see one like the one I had when I was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-07, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,094,235
Posted By thalluga

It's not a big deal to cold set a frame. I've...

It's not a big deal to cold set a frame. I've attached a picture of my father in-law spreading my 1972 Paramount frame to 130 from 120 using a Swedish clamp. Worked like a charm. A frame shop will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,094,235
Posted By thalluga

I'm working on upgrading a 1972 Paramount with...

I'm working on upgrading a 1972 Paramount with 8-speed campy ergo index shifters. Just had to drill out the frame a bit this weekend to accept recessed chorus brakes. Next phase is getting the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-07, 07:35 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 146,873
Posted By thalluga

Here's the other bike I pulled from the garbage...

Here's the other bike I pulled from the garbage on another walk around the neighborhood, 1972 Schwinn Varsity. I don't have any interest in the bike, just hated to see it go to the dump. I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-07, 11:31 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 146,873
Posted By thalluga

Thanks, the bike is from 1972. The paint is a...

Thanks, the bike is from 1972. The paint is a bit rough, even though the picture doesn't show it. Shame none of the orginial components are on the bike.

I'm struggling now with the decision to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-07, 07:26 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 146,873
Posted By thalluga

Here my 72 Schwinn Paramount I found on the trash...

Here my 72 Schwinn Paramount I found on the trash while walking my dog. It is currently striped down and awaiting paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By thalluga

Cool Bike. As a kid I had a black Ross Apollo...

Cool Bike. As a kid I had a black Ross Apollo with the give five speed shifter on the down tube. Man, I loved that bike! I wish I still had it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-07, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 875
Posted By thalluga

Another Schwinn found in a nieghbors garbage

Greetings,

I swear I'm not looking for discarded bikes, they seem to find me. Back in July I found a 1972 Schwinn Paramount on a neighbor’s junk pile which I am working on now to restore to kind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-07, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,096
Posted By thalluga

Very nice indeed!

Very nice indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,794
Posted By thalluga

I'm in the process of updating a 72 Schwinn...

I'm in the process of updating a 72 Schwinn Paramount with modern components. I bought a donor bike for $350 on craiglist that has full campy right down to the seat post and wheels. Spreading the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,330
Posted By thalluga

Very nice and almost all original bike!

Very nice and almost all original bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,015
Posted By thalluga

Here's mine.

Here's mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By thalluga

You guys notice everything! Actually I was so...

You guys notice everything! Actually I was so excited that the wheel fit so well I didn't notice it was in backwards. No, left hand drive is not part of this project! I had no idea myself what a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-07, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By thalluga

Paramount Modernization Project, Part 2

Greetings,

My father in-law and I stripped the Paramount and cold set (bent) the seat stays using the old Swedish wood clamp method. My father in-law has done this several times now and has never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-07, 09:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By thalluga

That's a beauty alright. I also lifted the...

That's a beauty alright. I also lifted the attached picture from Waterford which I like as well. All the colors look really good. The only thing I haven’t' seen an example of is a Kool Orange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By thalluga

You are not the first person to say stock up on 8...

You are not the first person to say stock up on 8 speed stuff. I'm ok with the current color but leaning toward Kool Orange or Flamboyant Red.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By thalluga

Well I didn't specifically ask about color...

Well I didn't specifically ask about color opinions but would love to see pictures of other bikes. All the colors look great. Cool Orange or the Flamboyant Red would really look good. Rev Bob,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By thalluga

The paint looks better in photos then in person,...

The paint looks better in photos then in person, wish I could say the same for myself. Doesn't have to be perfect but it is worse then I would like, pretty sure not original either. Has a fair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-07, 10:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By thalluga

Neo Modern Retro Schwinn Paramount Project

Greetings,

I have finally decided what I am going to do with my “free” 72 Paramount that I found on the curb. I say “free” because it’s going to end up being anything but free. I purchased the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-07, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,377
Posted By thalluga

Thanks guys, I'm looking at a bike tonight that...

Thanks guys, I'm looking at a bike tonight that I'm buying for the groupo and wanted to be educated as to the true date they were made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-07, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,377
Posted By thalluga

Dating Campagnolo Components

Greetings,

Can you guy point me to a resource for dating campy components? I must be a bad net surfer!

Thanks,

Tracy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 526,991
Posted By thalluga

Schwinn Paramount

Greetings,

I was walking my dog one morning last month and came walked right up on a ’72 Schwinn Paramont a neighbor had tossed to the curb with his garbage. Currently I’ve got $60 invested in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-07, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,579
Posted By thalluga

Schwinn Paramount, what do do?

Greetings,

I thought I would update on my trash find from a month ago. I found this Schwinn Paramount on the curb as I was walking my dog. So far I have $60 in the bike, had to replace tires and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-07, 02:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,367
Posted By thalluga

Just my opinion, but unless you know the child, I...

Just my opinion, but unless you know the child, I would talk to his parents about buying the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-07, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,423
Posted By thalluga

Yes, I meant the seat tube and you are both right...

Yes, I meant the seat tube and you are both right on the money, it measures exactly 55.88cm. Too cool, it’s my size. Now I’m thinking I will get this frame road ready, maybe even painted. Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-07, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,423
Posted By thalluga

Schwinn Paramount Frame Sizing

Greetings,

I finally got around to measuring the frame of the ‘72 Paramount I pulled from a neighbor’s junk pile last week and much to my surprise, this frame looks like it could be my size. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,317
Posted By thalluga

Update

The groupo on this bike is truly a mix. The crank, and rear derailleur are probably the only original parts left. Wheels are Rigida 27” which I believe are original.

As some of you guys have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,317
Posted By thalluga

Drive Train

Thanks for everyone’s info. The drive train is a mix of stuff. Front derailleur is Shimano 105, crank is Dura Ace, I’ll take a look at the bike tonight but I think the rear derailleur is Suntour as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-07, 09:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,317
Posted By thalluga

Found a Schwinn Paramont on the Junk Pile

Greetings,

While I was walking my dog this morning I ran across this old Schwinn that a neighbor was throwing out. When I saw the bike had chrome lugs I had to stop and take a look. When I saw...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-06, 11:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By thalluga

SPD Show Recomendations please....

I ride SPD's on my road bike becuase I ride 90 percent around town. Can anyone recomend a good stiff SPD shoe? The shoe's I'm using now are a little too flexy and sometimes cause hot spots.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-06, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,183
Posted By thalluga

Colnago Monotitan

Greetings

Here are pictures of my Monotitan, I’d be interested to hear from anyone else who has one and pictures. I love this bike, it rides like a dream and I always get comments on the paint...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-05, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By thalluga

Thanks for the info, I’m not familiar with the...

Thanks for the info, I’m not familiar with the wheel set you mention, I will check into it. Well the money isn’t a big deal but since I’m just a normal cycling guy, I guess I feel like I’m chasing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-05, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By thalluga

Upgrade current bike or go new?

Greetings,

I bought a c’dale r600 last year, caad5 frame that I like very much however there are some components that I would like to replace. I would like to replace the front derailleur from...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,243
Posted By thalluga

I have had the Airone for about a year and I love...

I have had the Airone for about a year and I love it but saddles, like bikes, are a personal thing. My wife and I bought new bikes last year and both bikes had Fizik Poggio saddles. The Fizik...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-05, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By thalluga

The new c'dales are alot better then the older...

The new c'dales are alot better then the older ones. I ride a Caad 5 and it rides fine, in fact I like the frame alot, but then I'm one of the few who actually like aluminum as a frame material. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By thalluga

Check out http://www.bikesbl.org/ for local...

Check out http://www.bikesbl.org/ for local rides. I do the Tuesday and Thursday night rides in Decatur. Also lists all sorts of other rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-04, 06:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,439
Posted By thalluga

What's wrong with putting Dura Ace on a R600? ...

What's wrong with putting Dura Ace on a R600? That's a CAAD5 frame right, I think that's a pretty nice frame and worthy of upgrading to Dura Ace if that's what you want to do. If I'm not mistaken,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-04, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,108
Posted By thalluga

I second getting a good fitting. My wife and I...

I second getting a good fitting. My wife and I bought new road bikes five weeks ago. We both suffered numb hands for years on our old bikes. We were actually fitted on these bikes and have been on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-04, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By thalluga

I love my new R600, but I have to admit, just as...

I love my new R600, but I have to admit, just as others have said,the C'dale brakes suck. My question is why? Is it pads or the design of the C'dale generic brakes? I was running down a steep...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-04, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 492
Posted By thalluga

For you C'dale fans out there....

which I am one, on Made in America tonight on the Travel Channel, they will be going behind the scenes at Cannondale. Check your local listings..........
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-04, 11:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,326
Posted By thalluga

It's a 9 so it looks to be 2003.

It's a 9 so it looks to be 2003.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-04, 06:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,326
Posted By thalluga

Feel kind of silly but I don't know if 10 or 9. ...

Feel kind of silly but I don't know if 10 or 9. I had the bike in the shop for a shorter stem and saw two R600's, on with 105 rear der and one with a Ultegra so who knows. I'll check when I get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-04, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By thalluga

I just got a some 520's so far they have been...

I just got a some 520's so far they have been great but then again I've only ridden about 20 miles since I've had them. The reveiws on roadbikereveiw.com are favorable for this pedel as well.
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