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03-19-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3,551
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Posted By EddyR

my bike is a 54 cm. Over the years i sold a few...

my bike is a 54 cm. Over the years i sold a few older Paramounts ,most were 58-62 cm and were 531 tubing. I road the 58 for a while but it was to big. I see a lot of PDG mountain bikes on Facebook...
03-19-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,733
Posted By EddyR

t2P let me start by saying I know bikes well...

t2P
let me start by saying I know bikes well as I sold over 700 road bikes as a flipper. I stopped 7 years ago when selling my home. I had never come across any paramount in my size. I saw this one...
03-17-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,733
Posted By EddyR

Here is a old person and his bike on a colder day...

Here is a old person and his bike on a colder day recently . I am 83 but my bike is only 33. Had the frame repaired and started riding this again. 91 Paramount PDG.
EddyR...
03-17-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 21,638
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Posted By EddyR

Got to 70 degrees here Saturday and this was my...

Got to 70 degrees here Saturday and this was my second ride this week. Retention pond at far end off my travel then back to my parking lot and my 20 year old Mustang. Mustang has been to most of US....
03-11-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By EddyR

i had a part in Warren Commission. There was only...

i had a part in Warren Commission. There was only one shooter. I gave report on recorded sounds recorded on Dictaphone machines. All the sounds in the plaza could be heard.
EddyR
03-08-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21,638
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Posted By EddyR

Just came back from ride around small town I live...

Just came back from ride around small town I live in Locust NC. This is a vey small place and this is at center of town. 10 mile ride covered most of it....
02-27-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 991
Posted By EddyR

Both wife and I now in our 80’s and we have never...

Both wife and I now in our 80’s and we have never had covid. Got all the shots with no side effects.
EddtR
02-21-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,158
Posted By EddyR

My pink 1987 Super Sport ...

My pink 1987 Super Sport
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02-11-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,958
Posted By EddyR

Got my 93 Cannondale out for the red bike...

Got my 93 Cannondale out for the red bike pictures but had not ridden it in a long time. Saddle was way low but I put 10 miles on it. Bought this six years ago. This was a replacement frame for the...
02-11-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,158
Posted By EddyR

My 1993 Cannondale. First ride for it in a long...

My 1993 Cannondale. First ride for it in a long time. Seat was to low. Also my red 2004 mustang.
EddyR...
01-24-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3,765
Views: 467,613
Posted By EddyR

My comments from another place on the forum got...

My comments from another place on the forum got moved here and I removed them.
EddyR
01-24-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,273
Posted By EddyR

I thought it was time for me to give s update as...

I thought it was time for me to give s update as it will be two years in a few weeks. I had pain in my entire leg for two years before my knee replacement. That is all gone and i have no pain in leg...
01-16-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,098
Posted By EddyR

When i was flipping bikes i ended up with a lot...

When i was flipping bikes i ended up with a lot of adapter for freewheels as many came in sticking or frozen. One day i came across one i did not have. Took the wheel to the bike co-op and they...
01-15-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,386
Posted By EddyR

About 10 years ago I was at Lowes motor speedway...

About 10 years ago I was at Lowes motor speedway for time trials as a guest rider. I smoked the 65+ 10 mile trial. George Hincapie came to me and talked about the bike I was riding . It was my 1987...
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By EddyR

sold my 1988 mint condition 105 for $200 six...

sold my 1988 mint condition 105 for $200 six months ago. Market is very soft even for nice looking one's like yours.
Ed
01-09-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,641
Posted By EddyR

Like many on here I started as a kid. I was born...

Like many on here I started as a kid. I was born in 1940 so not many new bikes around untill about 1947 and I got a new english 3 speed that opened the world for me. 15-20 mile rides were as nothing...
01-09-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By EddyR

I could not find any paddles for my test ride on...

I could not find any paddles for my test ride on my 1990 Traveler so a few days delay.
EddyR. High winds and rain all day
01-02-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,855
Posted By EddyR

Looks like I was into gravel ridding. About 1944 ...

Looks like I was into gravel ridding. About 1944
EddyR
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12-26-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,161
Posted By EddyR

I have posted this before and never got any...

I have posted this before and never got any feedback. Auto antifreeze in crockpot over night and parts come out like new. I started this over 20 years ago for model engines with backed on castor oil....
12-18-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By EddyR

pre 1989 I eat in the place across the street...

pre 1989 I eat in the place across the street from this old speed shop. Lots of headers lying on ground behind the building. Have never seen it open in six years. Vintage trucks and cars come and...
12-16-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By EddyR

Stanfield is only two miles from my place but I...

Stanfield is only two miles from my place but I never ride to here as it is a narrow high volume road. But i took a chance and made a dash on the narrow center section. Packed it up for the ride back...
12-04-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By EddyR

Split the difference and get a ten speed?

Split the difference and get a ten speed?
12-02-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,578
Posted By EddyR

Never considered my self a programer but i did...

Never considered my self a programer but i did patch cabling and also used a Friden flexowritter to make machine codes to run machine shop machines. I wrote some of the software used by the first...
11-18-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By EddyR

I did not know what a Black Cab driver was. I...

I did not know what a Black Cab driver was. I looked it up and I see that many have gone electric. Very nice pictures.
Ed
11-14-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21,638
Views: 3,030,923
Posted By EddyR

I remember Yarnell back in the 1970s . There was...

I remember Yarnell back in the 1970s . There was nothing there except a new Valley National Bank. New housing was just starting up then. Big sign said “ Cleanest air in US”. I was on business so no...
11-04-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3,847
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Posted By EddyR

I was a road bike flipper for a lot of years and...

I was a road bike flipper for a lot of years and sold over 700 bikes so when I sold my house six years ago It was hard to stop working on projects for my self. I have a old 93 Cannondale that I keep...
11-03-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,847
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Views: 660,009
Posted By EddyR

I am 83 and read every all the post on this...

I am 83 and read every all the post on this thread. My riding is much more limited than when I was 70. I enjoy building a new vintage project. All my rides are short but still fun .
Ed
11-01-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,273
Posted By EddyR

I had total right knee in Feb 2022 when I was 81....

I had total right knee in Feb 2022 when I was 81. I was back on my road bike in March one month later. I needed a cane to walk but riding was not hard. I have photo and video here on my ipad but it...
Forum: Introductions
10-05-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By EddyR

Welcome I live in Locust NC. I rode the Blue...

Welcome
I live in Locust NC. I rode the Blue Ridge when I was a lot younger. Did mt Mitchell one time. The biggest danger on western NC roads are the tourist.
Enjoy the forum
Ed
Forum: Introductions
10-05-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By EddyR

Welcome. I started on a English 3 speed as a...

Welcome.
I started on a English 3 speed as a kid in the Catskill’s of NYS. Uphill downhill all the time. Riding a bike is about having fun . Ride what you like and enjoy it here on the forum.
Ed
07-31-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,246
Posted By EddyR

First US team to win the Tour de France was a...

First US team to win the Tour de France was a WOMAN team in 1984
07-21-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,838
Posted By EddyR

Three weeks of Nick Roche has me turning off the...

Three weeks of Nick Roche has me turning off the sound. He can not say any word with “th” in it . He will say “the udder guys” Changes ,th to dd every time.
it is amazing the one who hired hid did...
07-13-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,778
Posted By EddyR

I posted above but i am amazed how far many have...

I posted above but i am amazed how far many have driven for a bike. Living since 2001 in NC i have made many trips back to Florida and NYS where i lived many years. I did not go on these trip with...
07-13-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,838
Posted By EddyR

The Peacock $ 4.99 will get you the world feed...

The Peacock $ 4.99 will get you the world feed with no commercials. I have used it since the start of Peacock. They cover 8-10 races a year. Also it has all the NBC programs on it.
07-10-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,778
Posted By EddyR

No it is a 1991 series5 . It was low money and I...

No it is a 1991 series5 . It was low money and I dought the seller new about the crack. It is 2 inches ini front of cable hole. Crack runs vertical. I will ride and watch it. Low stress spot .I may...
07-10-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,778
Posted By EddyR

Two weeks ago I drove just under 200 miles to get...

Two weeks ago I drove just under 200 miles to get a Paramount from a flipper. It was disgustingly dirty and rotted tires ,seat, bar tape. But that is normal many times and it had no crash damage....
03-08-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,958
Posted By EddyR

Here is my 1988 complete original as found ,true...

Here is my 1988 complete original as found ,true barn find, Original tires and 105 pedals. It was so dirty you could not read Cannondale on frame. I had to cut off tires as they had bonded to the...
01-10-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,350
Posted By EddyR

Having flipped over 40 Cannondale's I never saw...

Having flipped over 40 Cannondale's I never saw this until the last few years. I did them from the first year up to Caad 4's . I started to see this in Caad 3 bikes and did not buy them. Two were...
10-14-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,119
Posted By EddyR

I had two of those new with the nut on the...

I had two of those new with the nut on the inside. I changed it as it was not easy to get to as it came in the box.
I have seen some 600 's set up with the nut on the inside.
Ed
10-06-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By EddyR

Found the problem . The screw that holds the...

Found the problem . The screw that holds the cables was long and hitting the sealed bracket just enough to tip it and not allow me to start the thread.
When sitting here for three hours...
10-06-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By EddyR

New BB sealed cartridge will not fit

I know you have heard this many times before. First I was a flipper for many years and have worked on a large number of BB. I am changing the crankset on my
1992 Cannondale with Shimano 600- 52x39...
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By EddyR

I had a new 1952 Indian three speed with the grip...

I had a new 1952 Indian three speed with the grip twist shifter. I put many thousands of miles on it in 10 years. It is one of my early bikes I remember well.
ed
08-14-22, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3,847
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Views: 660,009
Posted By EddyR

I was 67 when this thread started. I never was a...

I was 67 when this thread started. I never was a bike racer. Went on a few very long bike trips when i was younger. Always have been a bike rider since a kid in the 1940’s.
Eddyr
08-04-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 73,963
Posted By EddyR

OldsCool You have kept this Cannondale thread...

OldsCool You have kept this Cannondale thread going for a long time. As a bike flipper for many years I had many Cannondale bikes. Cad 3 was my choice for many years but as i got older i had to look...
07-20-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,691
Posted By EddyR

No disrespect but new people tend to ask these...

No disrespect but new people tend to ask these type questions. On a audio forum I am on i see “what is the best vintage speaker “ “ best amplifier “
Replies: 27
Views: 2,282
Posted By EddyR

It is on ebay for $600 and it looks nice. I bet...

It is on ebay for $600 and it looks nice. I bet he gets it.
Ed
07-07-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 753
Posted By EddyR

What were others on that weekend using?

What were others on that weekend using?
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By EddyR

Google search gave up a lot on Schwinn Phantom ....

Google search gave up a lot on Schwinn Phantom . Built from 1949-59. Schwinn did a repo version and those go for $1600+. A original value?
ed
05-21-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 67,979
Posted By EddyR

Super nice looking restoration. 1/8 in tape works...

Super nice looking restoration. 1/8 in tape works good for setting off two colors. I made my own cutting it as thin a 1/16 . I clear coated over it and it never came loose.
Ed
05-12-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3,847
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Views: 660,009
Posted By EddyR

Took a very strange fall last week just after the...

Took a very strange fall last week just after the above picture was taken. I am hesitant to put this here as it may discourage some but I will call it a none moving accident . I never get on my bike...
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