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03-28-24, 12:44 AM
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Posted By merziac

Even with the negatives, not a bad deal at all. ...

Even with the negatives, not a bad deal at all. ;)
03-28-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 186
Posted By merziac

Yep, setup 45 degree's off, centerline should be...

Yep, setup 45 degree's off, centerline should be midfield, not split in half. ;)
03-28-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 356
Posted By merziac

Yeah, it took me quite awhile to get there, over...

Yeah, it took me quite awhile to get there, over a month or more I think, had a couple false starts.

Dylansbob was working his way towards it as well, he was a ferry ride away that held him off a...
03-28-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 356
Posted By merziac

Yep, no worries, I get it, same here. The...

Yep, no worries, I get it, same here.

The chrome on the BB of this is ok, not stellar, nor is the rest if you eagle eye it. :twitchy:
03-27-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 356
Posted By merziac

So any saved pics of it and was it a unibrow,...

So any saved pics of it and was it a unibrow, stock biplane or ? fork.

The Ritchey came with the unibrow but pretty sure not original, it seems to be an early 80's, no s/n so may have had a really...
03-27-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 356
Posted By merziac

Wow, never seen a chrome Stumpy, pretty sure they...

Wow, never seen a chrome Stumpy, pretty sure they didn't sell them like that but never say never, I'll be kicking you from here. ;)
03-27-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 356
Posted By merziac

You're welcome and Tx. Seems like this was...

You're welcome and Tx.

Seems like this was originally chrome but it has newer stick on decals and so far no one has ever seen a chrome one so its a bit odd.

I honestly haven't ridden it much...
03-26-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 356
Posted By merziac

Ritchey set up for road. ;) ...

Ritchey set up for road. ;)

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03-26-24, 07:49 PM
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Posted By merziac

IF it has a s/n and is a Paramount number, then...

IF it has a s/n and is a Paramount number, then maybe, if not all bets are off.

The seatlug is very much not Schwinn/Paramount style at all IMO. :twitchy:
03-26-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,133
Posted By merziac

Brilliant! :thumb: I have a long piece of...

Brilliant! :thumb:

I have a long piece of thinwall that I flattened one end, I may have to upgrade to a batter up version. ;)
03-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,315
Posted By merziac

My bikes are my friends. :roflmao2:

My bikes are my friends. :roflmao2:
03-26-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,315
Posted By merziac

FWIW, I have used small metal conduit and copper...

FWIW, I have used small metal conduit and copper slit in two lengthwise for a splint like reinforcement of the chainstays to mount kickstands and if you use 3m emblem tape they can hold very well...
03-26-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,315
Posted By merziac

People getting upset is on them, my bike, my...

People getting upset is on them, my bike, my rules, I'm not gonna let them ride it anyway. ;)
03-25-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,688
Posted By merziac

:troll:

:troll:
03-25-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,315
Posted By merziac

No, not a bad person, we here go all in on this,...

No, not a bad person, we here go all in on this, retro fit, vibe , whatever, etc.

I have especially been flogged for my approach as I have no sense of humor about it.

I have many convoluted...
03-24-24, 11:07 PM
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Views: 902,716
Posted By merziac

Atta boy, :thumb: Looks great! ;)

Atta boy, :thumb:

Looks great! ;)
03-24-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7,671
Views: 902,716
Posted By merziac

I have a couple sets of these I pulled the covers...

I have a couple sets of these I pulled the covers off of to make them a little less fugly, I think it helped a lot.
...
03-24-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By merziac

bwilli88 They do not mess around. ;)

bwilli88

They do not mess around. ;)
03-24-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
Posted By merziac

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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03-23-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
Posted By merziac

You're welcome, I have 2 pair of these, one set...

You're welcome, I have 2 pair of these, one set is on the 58 Paramount and the other set may go on a 59 when I get there.

They seemed reasonable for these but what do I know. :twitchy:
03-23-24, 10:00 AM
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Posted By merziac

:thumb:

:thumb:
03-23-24, 02:43 AM
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Views: 902,716
Posted By merziac

Huh, well glad you got there and know full well...

Huh, well glad you got there and know full well that ROSS hold their own well enough but like you said. :wtf:

Can't imagine parting out a Stumpy for just about anything else. ;)
03-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21,633
Views: 3,029,607
Posted By merziac

So awesome, anything she gets on is C+V in the...

So awesome, anything she gets on is C+V in the best way, an absolute force of nature. :thumb:

PAUL has a new, fun Q+A with her on his blog right now.
03-22-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 291
Posted By merziac

This is me, between 1 and 3 o'clock depending on...

This is me, between 1 and 3 o'clock depending on shape and curve of lever, stay and DO config. :twitchy: ;)

:popcorn
03-22-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,592
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Beautiful! Very nice, this would...

:thumb: Beautiful!

Very nice, this would appear to be more of a screamin yellow, almost candy if you will from here to me. ;)
03-21-24, 02:05 AM
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Posted By merziac

Damnit Jim, ef me. :twitchy:

Damnit Jim, ef me. :twitchy:
03-20-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8,760
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Posted By merziac

I like the lamp idea, hardwood base, fancy or...

I like the lamp idea, hardwood base, fancy or plain, thick or thin, maybe clear plexiglass under the disc for dimension, metal or wood center and brass, banker or even Tiffany shade. ;)
03-20-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
Posted By merziac

Not much really, seem to be fairly scarce on the...

Not much really, seem to be fairly scarce on the ground, made by SR, also says TIOGA on the end, found that a pair sold on pinkbike for $400 so they ended up on the chrome Ritchey. ;)
...
03-20-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
Posted By merziac

Sure, ...

Sure,


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03-20-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,254
Posted By merziac

Estimated to be 48-9 Paramount, original crank...

Estimated to be 48-9 Paramount, original crank and (chainring, not in use here), HS and pedals, all spindles, races serviceable and in use.

...
03-20-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 62,254
Posted By merziac

Quite a bit earlier I think? :foo:

Quite a bit earlier I think? :foo:
03-19-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 731
Posted By merziac

I can easily imagine you flying down the road on...

I can easily imagine you flying down the road on this beast. ;)
03-19-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
Posted By merziac

Thank you sir.

Thank you sir.
03-18-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 731
Posted By merziac

Especially if you can get to a lower number. ...

Especially if you can get to a lower number. :twitchy:
03-18-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
Posted By merziac

Me too. :twitchy:

Me too. :twitchy:
03-18-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
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, 07:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,072
Posted By merziac

Nothing special but one of my very favorites,...

Nothing special but one of my very favorites, plain old chrome Campy. :love:

...
03-18-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 731
Posted By merziac

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

Yes!

Nothing short of amazing, may be just the Kool Aid talking but...... ;)
...
03-18-24, 01:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 908
Posted By merziac

I get it, been there, done that. :twitchy:

I get it, been there, done that. :twitchy:
03-17-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 908
Posted By merziac

When its too good to be true.... FWIW, I...

When its too good to be true....

FWIW, I have only ordered from Bikeinn a couple times, a Miche Campy cassette that was in stock took over 6 mos to get to me, one of a few times I ordered...
03-17-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,569
Views: 199,408
Posted By merziac

I personally cannot overstate how glad I am and...

I personally cannot overstate how glad I am and how lucky I think we are that Zefal straps are still in play. ;)

I need to find the cheap ones again and restock several, maybe 10 or a dozen,...
03-17-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,544
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: 39
Views: 1,544
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: 212
Views: 7,669
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: 737
Posted By merziac

Nervar?

Nervar?
03-15-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,640
Posted By merziac

Glad we/you can still enlist Jeff. I agree...

Glad we/you can still enlist Jeff.

I agree on that but this isn't that, the superstructure may be wrapped but its built up and structured far more than it used to be. ;)

And plz tell him I said...
03-15-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,640
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, 11:56 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,640
Posted By merziac

The Midway looks like a permanent version of that...

The Midway looks like a permanent version of that from here to me. :twitchy:
03-14-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,640
Posted By merziac

Still wish he could weigh in. :twitchy:

Still wish he could weigh in. :twitchy:
03-14-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,640
Posted By merziac

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

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