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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-02-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,740
Posted By retyred

Beautiful Schwinn Paramount. Weren't Paramount...

Beautiful Schwinn Paramount. Weren't Paramount frames measured center to top and frame sizes were 21,22,23,24,25 and 26inches?

Somebody help me out with this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,461
Posted By retyred

Maurice Moss, I stand before you drenched in...

Maurice Moss,
I stand before you drenched in utmost awe. :thumb:. Absolutely brillant!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,461
Posted By retyred

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Per your request. Only picture currently available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,461
Posted By retyred

First, a big thanks to to everyone who...

First, a big thanks to to everyone who contributed to my Allegro thread. In the end it was the combined input from BF members which helped identify my salty survivor.

Sactown Albert was spot on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,461
Posted By retyred

Once owned a Super Luxe model. It was lozenge...

Once owned a Super Luxe model. It was lozenge equipped, serial number 167960
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,461
Posted By retyred

Am thinking this once noble steed is either...

Am thinking this once noble steed is either French or Swiss . My reasoning? Stronglight 57 crankset only available in French / Swiss threading.

Am too lazy post Thanksgiving to pursue research on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,461
Posted By retyred

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,461
Posted By retyred

Head badge says Allegro, frame details say no

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,820
Posted By retyred

Once owned an Allegro road bike, serial number...

Once owned an Allegro road bike, serial number 200000 that had the same chrome /paint treatment. Believe it was the same color also.
Have had many Allegros pass thru my hands over the years. Still...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-23-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By retyred

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,999
Posted By retyred

I purchased an Allegro last year which looks to...

I purchased an Allegro last year which looks to be same color as yours except for your white forks and seat tube banding.

Serial number is 238065. Components are different from your Allegro but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-30-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,518
Posted By retyred

I have bought and sold several Paramounts over...

I have bought and sold several Paramounts over the last decade. Most I ever paid for a 1972 Paramount was $1200. Schwinn Paramount production that year was about 3500, I believe. Bought a 1972...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,735
Posted By retyred

Great presentation and analysis of a 63 year old...

Great presentation and analysis of a 63 year old piece of paper. No doubt the lubricant from the bottom bracket helped preserve it.
How it ended up in the seat tube and not the trash? Not important...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,054
Posted By retyred

I owned the Allegro S/N 154152 back in Nov.2009....

I owned the Allegro S/N 154152 back in Nov.2009. At that time I dated it as a 1958. I later sold it to Craig Griffith. The rider pictured on the seat tube of that Allegro was a Swiss cycling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,735
Posted By retyred

Am really enjoying this thread. Reminds me of the...

Am really enjoying this thread. Reminds me of the old serials I would watch as a kid: Stay tuned for the next episode as Brent reveals another unknown detail about his Carlton!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,735
Posted By retyred

Brent, re the age of your Carlton: have you...

Brent, re the age of your Carlton: have you noticed the date code on the seat pin?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,735
Posted By retyred

Brent, a bit of background on your Carlton. I...

Brent, a bit of background on your Carlton. I first saw it at San Clemente Cyclery this past June/July. Sue, the owner who ran the shop with her son had decided to close their shop. I was there to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,735
Posted By retyred

Brent, am so glad that the Carlton is in your...

Brent, am so glad that the Carlton is in your hands. As I was packing it I was thinking about reneging on our deal. It is a vintage bike unlike anything I have encountered.
Parts whose names I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,776
Posted By retyred

Allegro was sold a few years back. I did find one...

Allegro was sold a few years back. I did find one photo, a bit fuzzy, that may answer your question....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,551
Posted By retyred

Absolutely correct. I have never seen a hill I...

Absolutely correct. I have never seen a hill I couldn't walk up.

Today you can call Uber. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,776
Posted By retyred

Brent, your results look great. From my...

Brent, your results look great. From my experience with several Allegros their chrome does not fare very well over the years. Most of my Allegros which have been California finds with coastal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 01:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,776
Posted By retyred

Here are a few pics of an Allegro I once owned....

Here are a few pics of an Allegro I once owned. Note the serial number. It was in production same time as yours. Was equipped with Record FD that Juvela Mentioned....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-03-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,096
Posted By retyred

I was the buyer of the Legnano. Thanks again for...

I was the buyer of the Legnano. Thanks again for your assistance, 3alarmer. Paid $2700 for it. 1959 Legnano, all original. I still have it.
Met the kid at a BurgerKing off the 5 freeway in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-01-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,683
Posted By retyred

I recently acquired a 1954 Carlton road bike....

I recently acquired a 1954 Carlton road bike. Frame is full Reynolds, size is 61cm ctt. All original with exception of Simplex derailleurs. Really needs a restoration.

PM me if interested, can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-20, 10:03 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 22,642
Posted By retyred

Well, mainly because they're old like me and...

Well, mainly because they're old like me and neither one of us expects very much from each other. :50:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By retyred

How about Fiorelli?

How about Fiorelli?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-20, 11:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By retyred

Pump is not original. My RG appears to have...

Pump is not original. My RG appears to have several newer components which seem to indicate an upgrade in the early seventies. Example: Wheelset is not original as Locknuts on Campy hubs are marked...
Forum: Southern California
10-22-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,489
Posted By retyred

Oops, I misread the Thread title. I saw it as...

Oops, I misread the Thread title. I saw it as Glock, not lock. I do carry one of them.... :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By retyred

Here are a few pictures. More to come. ...

Here are a few pictures. More to come.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By retyred

Will post more pics tomorrow. Happy to assist...

Will post more pics tomorrow. Happy to assist where possible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,493
Posted By retyred

Picture of my circa 1962 Geminiani. ...

Picture of my circa 1962 Geminiani.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,291
Posted By retyred

Nobody has mentioned the 'Best Offer' portion of...

Nobody has mentioned the 'Best Offer' portion of the listing. Am I missing something here?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By retyred

I only had the chrome Trek for a few months.CL...

I only had the chrome Trek for a few months.CL seller knew nothing about history of Trek. Thanks for your input....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By retyred

Are you sure? ...

Are you sure?
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-27-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,344
Posted By retyred

Fine looking Trek. Agree with $600 asking price,...

Fine looking Trek. Agree with $600 asking price, especially if in ready to ride condition. May take a while to sell but there will be a buyer out there. We have some goofy guy down here in SoCal...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-27-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,613
Posted By retyred

Yes, sales data is available but don't know how...

Yes, sales data is available but don't know how to access. There is a fellow on Classic Rendevous that posts past sales on vintage parts. Maybe a CR member on this forum can assist.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-27-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,814
Posted By retyred

I watched a 63 cm RB-1 in excellent condition...

I watched a 63 cm RB-1 in excellent condition languish on San Diego CL for months. Finally sold a few days ago at $350.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By retyred

A note of caution: I once owned the same model....

A note of caution: I once owned the same model. It was the only 25 inch frame bike I ever owned that had pedal overlap with front wheel. Sold that Crescent quickly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By retyred

I would not bother. Craigslist is not open...

I would not bother. Craigslist is not open bidding. Put a price on it with OBO attached.

That being said I would want to see proof of ownership. Unlock it: anyone can take a pic of a locked bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,474
Posted By retyred

I once owned an Allegro with serial number...

I once owned an Allegro with serial number 154152. Had a picture of a Swiss cycling champion on seat tube. I dated it to 1958. Sold it to Craig Griffith.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-01-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,198
Posted By retyred

Thank you for the kind words chico. Your Frejus...

Thank you for the kind words chico. Your Frejus has enhanced my collection considerably. Am proud to be its new caretaker. Thanks for the series of pictures showing the metamorphosis of your Frejus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By retyred

Fork looks suspect. Bike is also posted on San...

Fork looks suspect. Bike is also posted on San Diego CL.

Seller does not say OBO but the price will increase as interest increases.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-20, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By retyred

I noticed the replacement fork at time of...

I noticed the replacement fork at time of purchase but for $100 I knew I was still getting a deal. Had my eyes on the wheels for another bike. Also figured that the previous owner had invested time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By retyred

Is this a Gitane Super Corsa?

Bought this refurbished road bike in March. My research indicates it is a Gitane Super Corsa. Fork is a replacement as it has Shimano tips. Seat post is 26.4.

Am I correct?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By retyred

Picked it up early this morning. Trek 500, 24...

Picked it up early this morning. Trek 500, 24 inch frame, made in 1985.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-03-20, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,967
Posted By retyred

Wonderful to hear from you.Take care of your...

Wonderful to hear from you.Take care of your father first as family takes precedence over everything.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-02-20, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,967
Posted By retyred

It appears that the OP has disappeared, perhaps...

It appears that the OP has disappeared, perhaps into the Julian Alps. Therefore to revive this thread I shall post a photo of my 1954 Legnano Tipo Roma purchased from the original owner(shown in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,458
Posted By retyred

I especially liked the Continental and Varsity in...

I especially liked the Continental and Varsity in the yellow and orange motif. Think of the designation 'High Visibility Boat Anchor".
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-25-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,967
Posted By retyred

Welcome to BikeForums. Sounds like you have a...

Welcome to BikeForums. Sounds like you have a nice vintage Legnano. You need to have ten posts before you can send a personal message. PM me when you get there. Be sure to post pics of your Legnano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-19, 11:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,743
Posted By retyred

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1960 Follis from Escondido A true barn find, it was completely buried in bat...
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