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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By flypaca

Tandem 1972 Paramount

Great bike, crossover drive, mixte rear, TA triple, need to clear out the shop area, How much is it worth?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By flypaca

Looks like an Atomic Zombie trike build on a...

Looks like an Atomic Zombie trike build on a step through main frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,640
Posted By flypaca

Could be for track ends conversion to gears?

Could be for track ends conversion to gears?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,441
Posted By flypaca

The head badge is reminiscent of falcons earlier...

The head badge is reminiscent of falcons earlier forms, but I don't think they made tandems.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,511
Posted By flypaca

This could have been in C&V but since it was...

This could have been in C&V but since it was tandem specific I asked it here. When this was the built the cantilevers on it were the best of the best. I guess I will pass for now and see if I get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,511
Posted By flypaca

thanks

That tells me that I don't have the correct hub to add a drum brake or a disk either. so I guess that I will continue tuning the cantilevers for max effort.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-21, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,511
Posted By flypaca

installing a rear drum brake

Even though I have 3 tandems none have a rear drum brake. I would like to install one on my '72 paramount tandem it has a campy 36 hole freewheel hub. I thought it prudent to ask the experts here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By flypaca

Schwinn catalogs show tandems in 1899 but I am...

Schwinn catalogs show tandems in 1899 but I am unsure if the sites that have serial # info go back that far a photo would clarify the year easily.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,028
Posted By flypaca

try the green pepper .com for cycling gear...

try the green pepper .com for cycling gear patterns also John, i sew on an older (1938) singer 15-91 and the trick to sewing stretchy stuff id to stretch along the seamline as you sew, using a really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By flypaca

Thanks all !!! I am close enough to the old town...

Thanks all !!! I am close enough to the old town bikes in COS to give them a call. John D I also appreceate your comments on all subjects bicycle.Those are the tires that I would prefer for my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By flypaca

@ Coug Thanks but would like not to have to use...

@ Coug Thanks but would like not to have to use either of those sources. Once lived in Mentor and had a great bike shop close. Any mail order shops carry those tire sizes ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By flypaca

Looking for source of tires

Posted iin c&v under 3 speeds and no response. Looking for a source for (590) 26x1 3/8 but only finding 584 and 559 in most tire sellers stateside. Anyone got any suggestions.bike tires direct is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27,996
Views: 4,569,709
Posted By flypaca

looking for 590 tires for 3 speed

This seemed to be the best shot at finding out where to get the older 26 1 3/8 tires for a conversion to 3 speed on an older Falcon frameset that I have. Without having to rebuild a wheelset. Having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By flypaca

same as mine

I have a blue 1972 ladyback tandem paramount as well. A great example of what could be done by Schwinn if they set their mind to it. What year was that tandem? Any guesses? Mine is used some so...
Forum: Introductions
08-10-19, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By flypaca

welcome

Welcome, how are thngs in Erie I used to have family in Ashtabula. You have a lot of great rides close and covered bridges to explore as well. Great bikes as well happy riding.
Forum: Introductions
08-10-19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By flypaca

hi steven, check out the forums that most...

hi steven, check out the forums that most interest you and see if there are answers to your questions.
Forum: Introductions
07-30-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 894
Posted By flypaca

welcome

nice to have you here. Check out all the forum topics and select the ones that are of greatest interest to you. A great group of helpful people are here.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 50,537
Posted By flypaca

@ force x English has the I as an understood...

@ force x English has the I as an understood subject. They don,t on their own but generally are very easy to transport.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-19, 05:39 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 50,537
Posted By flypaca

Used to fly and raise alpacas

Used to fly and raise alpacas
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-11-19, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By flypaca

PS. What shop I used to work in the Cleveland...

PS. What shop I used to work in the Cleveland area and would be inerested in the information. Thanks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-11-19, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By flypaca

Accordng to the catalogs the tandem construction...

Accordng to the catalogs the tandem construction ceased in 1979 and no models of that desing are seen. I have a 1972 paramount tandem and it had same side drive and dual down tubes for the lady back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,998
Posted By flypaca

can't ride here in Beulah due to bad air quality...

can't ride here in Beulah due to bad air quality from all the smoke/ so only indirectly impacted..
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-31-18, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,153
Posted By flypaca

@ juvela, thanks for the info,it originally had...

@ juvela, thanks for the info,it originally had valentino ders and I still have the sport wheels and GB stems and bars. The bb cup may have been stuck and so they decided to just use it that way....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-31-18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,153
Posted By flypaca

Thanks for that info. could not find catalogs...

Thanks for that info. could not find catalogs before 74 on line and just wanted a few more specs. I aquired the frame a while back before becoming interested in the vintage bikes and so changed all...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-19-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,153
Posted By flypaca

more photos to upload for the Falcon. A date if...

more photos to upload for the Falcon. A date if possible, I figure late 60's or early 70's. TIA.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-19-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,153
Posted By flypaca

Info about old Falcon

I have an older Falcon but am searching for more information. It is not a Higher level but Is comparatively light.

It originally had lower end campy ders and a cottered 3 pin crank. I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,492
Posted By flypaca

Verry nice finish Love those mixte frames! Great...

Verry nice finish Love those mixte frames! Great rescue!! What is the rear DR?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,876
Posted By flypaca

Had a trs done 1 yr ago. The dr said I could...

Had a trs done 1 yr ago. The dr said I could ride as long as there was no pain after 4 wk checkup. Your surgery may have been different so Check with your Dr. for an official opinion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,403
Posted By flypaca

590 tires

We have a french made tandem that was to have had 650B but BITD they were the hen's teeth to find so I built it up with 590 (26 x1 3/8) Those tires and cr 18 rims have had a number of miles on them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-17, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1,069
Views: 384,407
Posted By flypaca

This is an older frame and I can't be sure of the...

This is an older frame and I can't be sure of the original wheel size. It may have come with tubulars, but the early frames had a lot of tire clearance. Thanks for the Info. I will measure 2 or 3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-17, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1,069
Views: 384,407
Posted By flypaca

rgechols, what brakes are on your conversion? I...

rgechols, what brakes are on your conversion? I have an older Falcon frame that I am considering a 650 conversion for.
thanks
flypaca
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By flypaca

I have one from a blue Crescent obtained from...

I have one from a blue Crescent obtained from Nashbar back in the day. design match but not color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By flypaca

great read glad to see that the classics are not...

great read glad to see that the classics are not static as many may think
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-16, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,647
Posted By flypaca

trs

had an injury that required a total reverse shoulder replacement. No weight supporting on shoulder through at least week 18 and then only if the Dr says ok. riding the trike seems possible in...
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
09-05-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,710
Posted By flypaca

Gee, Sounds like fun and would be fun on the...

Gee, Sounds like fun and would be fun on the tandem but since we moved to CO from Mentor it's a little far to come. Hope the ride is a success!
Peter
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,028
Posted By flypaca

I sew so cycling benefits as I make the majority...

I sew so cycling benefits as I make the majority of my gear and I don't have to ride with advertising or team kit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-15, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By flypaca

If you are a at or close to Pueblo try the Great...

If you are a at or close to Pueblo try the Great divide Bike Hike and Ski fourth and Santa Fe.
Peter
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-26-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,922
Posted By flypaca

Riding a recumbent trike I use the clip on pedals...

Riding a recumbent trike I use the clip on pedals to prevent foot suck under the cross beam. around town or on the trails on the df I use either old style toe clips or ride platforms. Horses for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,081
Posted By flypaca

Have a 72 Paramont tandem with weinman feralled...

Have a 72 Paramont tandem with weinman feralled rim in 27x 1 3/8. Team wt is about 300 done multiple century rides . With a well built and tensioned wheel using .120(3mm) butted spokes have had no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-14, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 803
Posted By flypaca

Had a great ride with the kids(teens) on it in 85...

Had a great ride with the kids(teens) on it in 85 we rode the tandem and actually doubled miles to keep an eye on the kids. Hot in the summer and a little buggy but there is a lot of history on the...
Forum: Introductions
01-02-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 474
Posted By flypaca

Welcome to BF. If you know someone you trust...

Welcome to BF. If you know someone you trust that rides and tours have them help you with the selection of a bike or bikes. Sizing and quality are the key. Then check out craigslist or the local...
Forum: Introductions
01-02-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 338
Posted By flypaca

Welcome to BF. Enjoy all the talk and riding. ...

Welcome to BF. Enjoy all the talk and riding. An older hardtail Mtb might be a good candidate to convert if the frame is light. Check out the drop bar and other moutain bike conversions in C&V to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-13, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By flypaca

My baby blue 72' is confirmed by Richard Schwinn...

My baby blue 72' is confirmed by Richard Schwinn as one of the last hand brazed frames from Chicago. They came with the stem shifters and the same side drive. I was running a small bike shop and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-13, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By flypaca

I may have one simlar. what size wheels were on...

I may have one simlar. what size wheels were on the bike? My frame was for 650 b and i was able to swap in 26x1 3/8 since in the 8o's 650's in the states were extreemly rare.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By flypaca

My '72 paramoount tandem mixte of the approximate...

My '72 paramoount tandem mixte of the approximate size( I think schwinn used 21 and 23 inches) is 64 inches from dropout to dropout. It would require stripping the components to get it in that size....
Forum: Recumbent
10-03-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,572
Posted By flypaca

I ride mostly two lane mountain roads, both paved...

I ride mostly two lane mountain roads, both paved and unpaved. I live at the base of the wet mountains in colorado so there are no roads that are very flat it's either up or down. LWB and trike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-15-13, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,742
Posted By flypaca

REtf, Send me your e-mail and I can send you...

REtf,
Send me your e-mail and I can send you photos. It doesn't want to post them via pM.. Thanks. You realize that on a tandem you still have to match cadence.looking forward to hearing from you....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-15-13, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,742
Posted By flypaca

Hi, I have a schwinn paramount tandem that if you...

Hi, I have a schwinn paramount tandem that if you are interested in it we could work out something, It was my wifes and my first tandem. 1972 and in great shape. A great starter tandem with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 224,055
Posted By flypaca

Would a kabuki by bridgestone count? It is tange...

Would a kabuki by bridgestone count? It is tange doublebutted tubes and even though the run of the mill kabuki was not much to look at this one is good to look at but could use a touch up here and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By flypaca

That is a sugino maxy crankset square taper...

That is a sugino maxy crankset square taper cotterless and very light and a little flexable but servicible. Prob 52-39 or 40. Steel rims need changed but the weinmann or copies center pull brakes if...
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