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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-17, 07:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,849
Posted By Scooper

In 2009 I undertook a similar project with a 1973...

In 2009 I undertook a similar project with a 1973 24" Super Sport frameset, and got the weight down to 26.36 lbs. I used the TruVativ bottom bracket adapter and a Campagnolo Comp Triple group. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,610
Posted By Scooper

That is a very interesting mixte type frame. The...

That is a very interesting mixte type frame. The tubing is pretty clearly seamed, and my guess would be that it's plain gauge carbon steel. Any idea what the frameset weighs?

Did a fork come with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-28-16, 09:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,536
Posted By Scooper

That's interesting. Here's page 2 of the 1981...

That's interesting. Here's page 2 of the 1981 Bulletin 23 that clearly shows "J" is September in the serial numbers of Japanese made Schwinns, and I'm certain I've seen National/Panasonic made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-16, 03:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,010
Posted By Scooper

I'm 6' tall with a 36" leg length, so half of my...

I'm 6' tall with a 36" leg length, so half of my overall height is in my legs. Bikes that fit me best generally have 60 - 61cm seat tubes with 56cm top tubes. Such short top tubes are rare in stock...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,290
Posted By Scooper

I'm guessing here, but I wouldn't be surprised if...

I'm guessing here, but I wouldn't be surprised if a stock KVA MS2 frame for $2,000 without fork is just too much money to attract a lot of buyers when custom steel framesets (frame and fork) can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,699
Posted By Scooper

What a tank! The spoke lacing on the rear wheel...

What a tank! The spoke lacing on the rear wheel doesn't have any crossings, but the spokes' tangents on the driveside go in the opposite direction from the spokes on the non-driveside. I've never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,699
Posted By Scooper

Several Google hits state they were made from...

Several Google hits state they were made from 1984-1986, and there were only around 35 made. There's not a lot of info out there, probably because they're so rare. A pair of these sold in December on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,699
Posted By Scooper

It's a late 1980s Sherrell Classic. ...

It's a late 1980s Sherrell Classic.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7427641990_241d91de70.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,230
Posted By Scooper

Excellent points, Jim, but I've seen stamped...

Excellent points, Jim, but I've seen stamped dropouts with integral hangers (like the Campy 1010/1) as well as forged dropouts with claw hangers. Exceptions, to be sure, but they exist.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,230
Posted By Scooper

Generally, stamped dropouts are flat plate steel...

Generally, stamped dropouts are flat plate steel and forged dropouts have rounded edges and a raised surface for axle clamping (nuts or quick-release). Forged dropouts are generally preferable as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-14, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,002
Posted By Scooper

BTW, in 1989 Schwinn produced a "short top tube"...

BTW, in 1989 Schwinn produced a "short top tube" Paramount for riders with proportionally long legs/short torsos like me. They're fairly rare, but show up occasionally.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 74,809
Posted By Scooper

A significant difference between 1030 carbon...

A significant difference between 1030 carbon steel, 4130 chromium-molybdenum (like Reynolds 501 and 525), and Reynolds 531 manganese-molybdenum is the strength - both the ultimate tensile strength...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,935
Posted By Scooper

Ed, you may be interested in reading about the...

Ed, you may be interested in reading about the Nervex Professional lugs since your dad's Paramount now sports them. This is a really good history, and points out that it was a very popular lugset for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,935
Posted By Scooper

Ed, I've uploaded the 1939 Paramount and Superior...

Ed, I've uploaded the 1939 Paramount and Superior catalog to Photobucket HERE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,935
Posted By Scooper

Well, that is definitely a 1938 serial number, so...

Well, that is definitely a 1938 serial number, so my guess is that as part of the repair, the head tube and head lugs were replaced. I doubt the whole frame would have been replaced and the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,780
Posted By Scooper

No, Aaron, I wouldn't. The Reynolds 753 Technical...

No, Aaron, I wouldn't. The Reynolds 753 Technical Advice says not to, and that's enough for me not to risk it.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-14, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 59,771
Posted By Scooper

He's trying to learn, and I think should be...

He's trying to learn, and I think should be applauded for that.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-05-14, 11:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 59,771
Posted By Scooper

Not counting Reynolds stainless steel tubesets...

Not counting Reynolds stainless steel tubesets (953 and 931), 725 is just below the top-of-the-line 853 in terms of UTS and yield strength. It's very good tubing.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,827
Posted By Scooper

Hi Liam, I find your comment that 753 is...

Hi Liam,

I find your comment that 753 is thinner and stiffer than 531 somewhat confusing.

The Young's Modulus (modulus of elasticity, or "stiffness") of both 531 and 753 is the same: ~200 GPa....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,287
Posted By Scooper

Nova misspelled Cromor (there's no "h")... ...

Nova misspelled Cromor (there's no "h")...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Tubing/NovaCromorClassic2010OSTubeset_zps27247ab8.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-13, 11:07 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 52,947
Posted By Scooper

Nice looking bike. The "Made in Japan" sticker on...

Nice looking bike. The "Made in Japan" sticker on a Series 3 is puzzling.

The information on the country of origin for different PDG Series Paramounts came from Richard Schwinn in an e-mail...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,322
Posted By Scooper

My 2007 Waterford RS-22. It's six years old, and...

My 2007 Waterford RS-22. It's six years old, and I'm still on my honeymoon.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Waterford%20B07014/Waterford953RS-22.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-13, 05:34 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 45,296
Posted By Scooper

The Waterford, hands down. I think it's because...

The Waterford, hands down. I think it's because it's so shiny.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Waterford%20B07014/953_rs-22_drivesidefrontquartercrsm.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 04:27 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 63,079
Posted By Scooper

I can't pass up this opportunity to post my 1940...

I can't pass up this opportunity to post my 1940 Paramount... again. :)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/1938%20eBay%20Paramount/A853Driveside.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,426
Posted By Scooper

Many high end American steel framebuilders have...

Many high end American steel framebuilders have switched from chrome plated mild steel lugs to polished stainless steel. They have the same appearance, but you never have to worry about the plating...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 77,816
Posted By Scooper

Coincidentally, I recently picked up a small...

Coincidentally, I recently picked up a small paperback book published in 1975 by Bike World. The title is Bicycle Frames, and the cover price is $1.95.

There's a seven page chapter, Inside the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-25-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Scooper

If the chrome plating isn't original to the bike,...

If the chrome plating isn't original to the bike, there's a good chance the plating isn't professionally done. A correctly done chrome plating job is very labor intensive requiring carefully removing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-12, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,983
Posted By Scooper

Just my $.02... 1970s Paramounts were built...

Just my $.02...

1970s Paramounts were built using double-butted Reynolds 531 manganese molybdenum steel, which was the premium tubeset at the time. They were hand brazed by skilled brazers in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,372
Posted By Scooper

S-5 is Westrick type rim, while S-6 is Endrick...

S-5 is Westrick type rim, while S-6 is Endrick type. For both S-5 and S-6, the rim width lip inside dimension is 20.3mm, while the lip outside dimension is 27.9mm.

S-6 would take 26" x 1 1/4"...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-08-12, 12:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,299
Posted By Scooper

There's always stainless steel like 953...

There's always stainless steel like 953 (http://reynoldstechnology.biz/our_materials_953.php), XCr (http://www.columbustubi.com/eng/4_4_1.htm), and KVA MS2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,860
Posted By Scooper

My '72 chrome P15-9. I've since put the original...

My '72 chrome P15-9. I've since put the original long cage Shimano Crane (a.k.a. Schwinn-Approved Le Tour GT-300) RD back on.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-11-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,114
Posted By Scooper

I agree. I thought maybe the Serie Legere lugs...

I agree. I thought maybe the Serie Legere lugs were only available for French dimensioned tubing, but I have a circa 1958 Nervex catalog that states they were available for both French and English...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-11-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,114
Posted By Scooper

I e-mailed Richard Schwinn and asked him if he...

I e-mailed Richard Schwinn and asked him if he had a spare minute or two to look at the pictures of the frameset in the OP and share any thoughts he might have about its authenticity. He replied, and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-07-11, 12:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,114
Posted By Scooper

If they're Simplex dropouts, that's further...

If they're Simplex dropouts, that's further evidence it's not a Paramount. Lynn, that was a great question to ask.

I'd be very interested in knowing the top tube outside diameter. If it's French...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-06-11, 10:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,114
Posted By Scooper

You might want to look at Tam Phan's early...

You might want to look at Tam Phan's early Paramount registry (http://chainedrevolution.com/registry/schwinn_paramount.aspx). There are five pages, and on page 4 are listed two frames on the registry...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-17-11, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,182
Posted By Scooper

Frame and fork? Yes. Absolutely. From...

Frame and fork?

Yes. Absolutely.

From the 1996 model descriptions:

Model 1250 Sports Touring Frameset
Perfect for supported touring such as RAGBRAI and BAMMI, the 1250 combines the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,389
Posted By Scooper

1994 753 OS Schwinn Paramount with Chorus 11-s. ...

1994 753 OS Schwinn Paramount with Chorus 11-s.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/1994%20Paramount%20540ALWA94012/CIMG5330sm.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-11, 02:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,117
Posted By Scooper

I really wish somebody who worked for Schwinn in...

I really wish somebody who worked for Schwinn in the eighties and early nineties would compile a list of which models were made where over the years. The records have to be somewhere.

Regarding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,050
Posted By Scooper

Tubular rims are the same diameter as 700c...

Tubular rims are the same diameter as 700c clinchers (622mm BSD). In the seventies, some tubular rims were erroneouly listed on bike manufacturers' brochures as "27 inch", but they're all 700c size....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 81,918
Posted By Scooper

If you look at the catalog specs in post #4 in...

If you look at the catalog specs in post #4 in this thread, you'll see that the 1990-1994 Crisscross models all had aluminum alloy rims.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-18-09, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,335
Posted By Scooper

Hmmm... How can I answer your question, which is...

Hmmm... How can I answer your question, which is a quite reasonable one, without sounding like a kindergarten teacher?

All steels are alloys containing iron, carbon, and other elements like...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-07-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,982
Posted By Scooper

You're right! :o Mea culpa! To the OP, I...

You're right! :o Mea culpa!

To the OP, I might add that Pastor Bob has two Paramounts and it's pretty clear that he rates his Super Sport right up there with them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 36,606
Posted By Scooper

Yes. ...and here's Frank W. Schwinn's personal...

Yes. ...and here's Frank W. Schwinn's personal 1952 Paramount with Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/1952FWSchwinnParamountTourist-1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 35,414
Posted By Scooper

Marc Muller who was in charge of Paramount...

Marc Muller who was in charge of Paramount production for Schwinn from the 1980 move to Waterford until the 1993 bankruptcy, and is now Richard Schwinn's partner in Waterford Precision Cycles had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,552
Posted By Scooper

Yep; Panasonic/National built PDG Series 2.

Yep; Panasonic/National built PDG Series 2.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-08, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,917
Posted By Scooper

It's excellent stuff. Most of the Tange...

It's excellent stuff.

Most of the Tange tubesets (Tange, Prestige, Infinity) are chromoly, and as the butting profiles show have pretty sophisticated butting. The Prestige O.S. Road Tubing has...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,909
Posted By Scooper

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycle...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Waterford%20B07014/Waterford953RS-22withlugs_zpsc1d9fd27.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-07, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,457
Posted By Scooper

I took it the OP meant a bike that has a frame...

I took it the OP meant a bike that has a frame with touring geometry (relaxed head tube and seat tube angles, relatively long chainstays/wheelbase, and dropout eyelets for mounting fenders) that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-07, 01:58 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,457
Posted By Scooper

1972 P15-9. ...

1972 P15-9.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/1972%20Chrome%20P15-9/CIMG3260med.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-07, 08:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,725
Posted By Scooper

I know this is heresy, but my solution to a lack...

I know this is heresy, but my solution to a lack of bottle cage braze-ons is the Profile Design Aqua Rack (http://www.profile-design.com/2006_product_pages/hydration/aquarack.html). It's a double...
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