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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,817
Posted By tkamd73

A battery powered angle grinder from a big box...

A battery powered angle grinder from a big box store, you could always return it after you’re done. It’s LA no one would even notice. Nice bike, you could also leave a note for the owner, telling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,728
Posted By tkamd73

Regardless, very nice bike! Tim

Regardless, very nice bike!
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 438
Posted By tkamd73

Impressive knowledge of geography and history...

Impressive knowledge of geography and history SurerRosa.
Tim
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 389
Posted By tkamd73

60 years, 13 bikes, 4.6 years per bike. Tim

60 years, 13 bikes, 4.6 years per bike.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 623
Posted By tkamd73

, The Shriners have clowns that ride oddball...

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The Shriners have clowns that ride oddball bikes in our local Memorial and 4th of July parades. I’m sure they do it in other places too, but obviously not yours! You really think I was calling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,021
Posted By tkamd73

I have bought numerous item from art-bikes, no...

I have bought numerous item from art-bikes, no issues what-so-ever, great seller, with a lot of great items. Beautiful frame, you will be pleased with your purchase.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,386
Posted By tkamd73

Milwaukee Bike Co frames were made by Waterford,...

Milwaukee Bike Co frames were made by Waterford, which is closed. Not available on Ben’s website for now. Hopefully they find another frame builder, although the draw for me, was the Waterford built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 389
Posted By tkamd73

Pretty happy with the professional on mine. Tim...

Pretty happy with the professional on mine.
Tim


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,340
Posted By tkamd73

Only have one bike with no water bottle mounts,...

Only have one bike with no water bottle mounts, didn’t like the bar or seat mounts, and didn’t want to mar the new paint with a metal band, so found this. The cage is from Velo Orange, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,164
Posted By tkamd73

Yes, SA 2 speed kick back hub, 71 Sports tourer,...

Yes, SA 2 speed kick back hub, 71 Sports tourer, there is a thread somewhere, but its tied in with someone else’s build.
Tim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,164
Posted By tkamd73

One of these saddles would look great on that...

One of these saddles would look great on that Varsity, and triple the value at same time!😁
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,164
Posted By tkamd73

I get what you’re sayin, I’ve yet to buy anything...

I get what you’re sayin, I’ve yet to buy anything used that I didn’t at least have to replace the tires, and saddle, which for me would be at least 200 bucks right there.
However, its obvious you’re...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,164
Posted By tkamd73

If the bike fits, and is in somewhat decent...

If the bike fits, and is in somewhat decent condition, for 40 bucks, I don’t see how you can lose on this.
I had a Continental that I road for years, had a lot fun riding that bike, it’s heavy, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By tkamd73

I too like plastic tape on a vintage bike. I put...

I too like plastic tape on a vintage bike. I put 3 layers of Benotto tape on my Trek TX900. Started with dark blue, covered it with silver, then covered that with light blue tape.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,840
Posted By tkamd73

Awesome, Thanks for posting that! My Waterford...

Awesome, Thanks for posting that! My Waterford Paramount gets to go home for a day!
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By tkamd73

BF only lets you post 10 images, so here is the...

BF only lets you post 10 images, so here is the catalog cover.
Tim
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By tkamd73

I don’t know if this helps but here is a late 80s...

I don’t know if this helps but here is a late 80s Campy rim catalog. I have seen most of these rims show up on eBay, at one time or another nos, usually from overseas sellers, tubeless definitely...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By tkamd73

Love the cool lemon, wish it were my size, Iowa...

Love the cool lemon, wish it were my size, Iowa is not that far away
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,413
Posted By tkamd73

I too, am very fond of fillet brazed Schwinns,...

I too, am very fond of fillet brazed Schwinns, and according to my wife, also an idiot!
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,840
Posted By tkamd73

Here is my 91 Waterford OS Paramount again,...

Here is my 91 Waterford OS Paramount again, different pic though.
Tim
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 534
Posted By tkamd73

[QUOTE=pastorbobnlnh;22901697]May I correct?...

[QUOTE=pastorbobnlnh;22901697]May I correct? "Kool Lemon." :D[/QUOTE

Yes you may. Sorry, I knew there was a proper name for that awesome yellow, just slipped my mind, like a lot of other things,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 534
Posted By tkamd73

Beautiful bike, always loved that Schwinn yellow....

Beautiful bike, always loved that Schwinn yellow.
Tim
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,013
Posted By tkamd73

I usually forget my water bottle, or phone. Tim

I usually forget my water bottle, or phone.
Tim
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,519
Posted By tkamd73

I don’t have access to the original Facebook...

I don’t have access to the original Facebook market listing, but If the paint and decals are original, that is a 91 Waterford Paramount. In 91 the standard tubed Paramounts were Columbus, and the OS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,502
Posted By tkamd73

I bought my first CV bike back in 85, a leftover...

I bought my first CV bike back in 85, a leftover 84 Schwinn Supersport from my then LBS, of course we were both way less CV back then. Welcome!
Tim

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-19-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By tkamd73

If one would look at the 91 catalog on the...

If one would look at the 91 catalog on the Waterford site, they show a Waterford Paramount with the same fade as yours, different colors, but you could do it with any of the colors offered. There is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By tkamd73

Nice bike, you will enjoy riding it, I’ve got a...

Nice bike, you will enjoy riding it, I’ve got a 91 also, but a bit larger at 66cm. My frame came off of eBay, paint and decals were original, but no tubing sticker at all, yours won’t have one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 623
Posted By tkamd73

Here is mine, 88 Trek 400t. Sorry, I need to take...

Here is mine, 88 Trek 400t. Sorry, I need to take some drive side photos of this thing.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 5,283
Posted By tkamd73

Just curious, how long do the batteries last on...

Just curious, how long do the batteries last on the D12 system, and how many will I go through in 57 years. I have power tools less than 10 years old, that I can no longer find batteries for. That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,777
Posted By tkamd73

Awesome bike, glad to see you finally got one,...

Awesome bike, glad to see you finally got one, still have my 91 66cm one. My first build was with all the 1055 components from my Asian PDG Series 5 Paramount which worked out great. However, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 51,794
Posted By tkamd73

These are green, and I may have posted them in a...

These are green, and I may have posted them in a prior April, but too lazy to go back and look.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By tkamd73

If it’s your size, fix it and ride it, clicking...

If it’s your size, fix it and ride it, clicking sound out of rear hub should be an easy fix. Probably bearings, as stated above, or possibly freewheel, or even rear derailleur, not a big deal. Nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 825
Posted By tkamd73

Built a bike with a 2 speed hub that I’m quite...

Built a bike with a 2 speed hub that I’m quite fond of.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 825
Posted By tkamd73

Entertaining article on Hub Gears

Found this in the March 30 issue of Cycling Weekly.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 387
Posted By tkamd73

Correct you are, sorry. Here you go. Tim ...

Correct you are, sorry. Here you go.
Tim


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 387
Posted By tkamd73

Not sure if this helps, but my 77 TX900 is...

Not sure if this helps, but my 77 TX900 is running 27 x 1.25” tires with plenty of clearance.
Tim

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 729
Posted By tkamd73

It’s a better day, if you just read the comics,...

It’s a better day, if you just read the comics, and delete the rest. Pearls Before Swine is one of the best, thankfully at my advanced age, I still have my sense of humour.
Tim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,744
Posted By tkamd73

If there was a bear behind me, I bet I could at...

If there was a bear behind me, I bet I could at least outrun some of the other campers.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By tkamd73

Here is what I’ve got, came off an old Schwinn,...

Here is what I’ve got, came off an old Schwinn, you can have them for shipping. I’m guessing from the size of the box to fit them, no more than 25 bucks, assuming your in the continental US.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By tkamd73

92 PDG 5 series Paramount

Took a few pics of of the bike before delivering it to my son-in-law. Totally redid the bike to his wishes, he didn’t like the purple spatter paint job, neither did I, but loved the ride, and so did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,370
Posted By tkamd73

Thanks, that was Yellow Jerseys doing, They...

Thanks, that was Yellow Jerseys doing, They removed all the braze-ons, and repainted the frame, then added the tab, I specified that I didn’t want a clamp for the coaster brake pivot arm. I’m very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 11,689
Posted By tkamd73

Hell of a deal for 10 bucks, have fun with it!...

Hell of a deal for 10 bucks, have fun with it! Here is mine, I think yours is also a 25” frame
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,370
Posted By tkamd73

I built this up a couple of years ago, no...

I built this up a couple of years ago, no stopping issues whatsoever, actually find the braking quite impressive. Lots of fun to skid too, if you don’t mind flat spotting the tires a bit.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,254
Posted By tkamd73

Good to know, Thanks! Tim

Good to know, Thanks!
Tim
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 21,289
Posted By tkamd73

If I didn’t, I’d have nothing to ride. Tim

If I didn’t, I’d have nothing to ride.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 41,640
Posted By tkamd73

Sorry if this was posted in one of the previous...

Sorry if this was posted in one of the previous Januarys, can’t remember, and not taking the time to look through the whole thread.
Tim
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By tkamd73

Great collection and video, as bikemike73 alluded...

Great collection and video, as bikemike73 alluded to, you need a Sports Tourer in that collection. A Tenax tubed Supersport would fit in too.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 01:23 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 12,513
Posted By tkamd73

All the derailleurs, and shifters on my bikes...

All the derailleurs, and shifters on my bikes will be working 10 years from now, not sure I will be though.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 12,513
Posted By tkamd73

I’d want prettier for 1K, kind of clunky looking....

I’d want prettier for 1K, kind of clunky looking. But I guess derailleurs back in the 30s weren’t that attractive either. Why would I want a 30s inspired derailleur, someone convince me, add copy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,890
Posted By tkamd73

Recently I’d say pedals, the balls and outer...

Recently I’d say pedals, the balls and outer edges of my feet were getting sore on rides over 30 miles, with pedals and shoes I’ve used previously for years, with no issues. Swapped the pedals off my...
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