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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 239
Posted By romperrr

Interesting, given the shape, I'd expect them to...

Interesting, given the shape, I'd expect them to Ergo shifters. Were these used for TT bikes where the shifters were elsewhere?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 158
Posted By romperrr

damn, i didn't need this temptation this morning,...

damn, i didn't need this temptation this morning, but then again, I am courting temptation by being on this forum! I'll resist, for now, as I just picked up a new project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 11,451
Posted By romperrr

1986/87 Melton (Skriven/Bishop) Handmade Road Bike - $600, Ann Arbor, MI

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797276341848117/

Interesting story on this bike. Not sure how true it is, but is plausible from the little I know....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-14-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 345
Posted By romperrr

Beautiful frame with nice details like the fast...

Beautiful frame with nice details like the fast back stays and vertical drop outs. GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 750
Posted By romperrr

interesting treatment of the seat stay, I've...

interesting treatment of the seat stay, I've never seen that before. Great to see it getting polished, it looks like a quality frame. Looking forward to your build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,873
Posted By romperrr

Thanks for sharing the Eurovelo page! I'm...

Thanks for sharing the Eurovelo page! I'm planning a bike tour of Europe myself and this is very helpful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,927
Posted By romperrr

Wow! That's a very generous gift. I'm surprised...

Wow! That's a very generous gift. I'm surprised that measuring CTT vs CTC would render a bike unridable, seems like a difference of a few centimeters at best. I guess it's good for you though. Enjoy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 673,664
Posted By romperrr

That is an incredibly cool bike, great score. I...

That is an incredibly cool bike, great score. I had no idea Trek even made 753 frames and I consider myself a fan of Treks! Do keep us updated on your plans, I'd love to see this bike refurbed and on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By romperrr

That's a beautiful bike. Paint look great,...

That's a beautiful bike. Paint look great, haven't seen a mountech RD with those graphics before. Would make a great round town bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,944
Posted By romperrr

Thanks for bumping this thread. It reminds of an...

Thanks for bumping this thread. It reminds of an Italian city bike project I've neglected. Once I get it presentable, I'll post in this thread.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-20-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By romperrr

Do you mind disclosing the sale price? I'm...

Do you mind disclosing the sale price? I'm interested for my own records. robertj298
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,160
Posted By romperrr

I'm having major regret not buying this. Whomever...

I'm having major regret not buying this. Whomever bought this frame... could you considering selling it to yours truly?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,232
Posted By romperrr

I'm with Mr. 66. From what I can see, it looks...

I'm with Mr. 66. From what I can see, it looks fixable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 338
Posted By romperrr

That's great! Those are versatile bikes. I...

That's great! Those are versatile bikes. I haven't tried those bar before but they look interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 52,915
Posted By romperrr

Thanks for these tips, pastorbobnlnh ! I've yet...

Thanks for these tips, pastorbobnlnh ! I've yet to try my hand at bag making and I'll certainly be referencing your post when I do!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 272
Posted By romperrr

dmark excited to see how you build this up, it's...

dmark excited to see how you build this up, it's a beautiful, made in USA, CF frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,150
Posted By romperrr

That chrome bottom bracket is beautiful. Thanks...

That chrome bottom bracket is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-07-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 542
Posted By romperrr

Beautiful clean up and a very fair price! GLWS

Beautiful clean up and a very fair price! GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 692
Posted By romperrr

Looks like you're off to a good start! Since you...

Looks like you're off to a good start! Since you already have a headset and bottom bracket, if there are any threading issues (I don't think AD used anything besides ISO, but I've been wrong before!)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By romperrr

huh, interesting. I never knew Schwinn made 650b...

huh, interesting. I never knew Schwinn made 650b Paramounts, I agree it does make since for smaller frames. Anyone around here have a 26inch/650b Paramount?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By romperrr

I need to know more about this bike, please.

I need to know more about this bike, please.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,824
Posted By romperrr

The use of schwinn approved stem shifters is an...

The use of schwinn approved stem shifters is an interesting one, certainly don't see many people putting stem shifters on paramounts! I appreciate that they'll be schwinn approved and I'm pleased it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-01-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By romperrr

seems to me like a great price on some excellent...

seems to me like a great price on some excellent wheels. GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 321
Posted By romperrr

Your meticulous records are certainly...

Your meticulous records are certainly appreciated, thanks Jim!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,153
Posted By romperrr

You can't tease us with that statement without a...

You can't tease us with that statement without a picture of the bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,826
Posted By romperrr

As an attendee of John's gathering, I can attest...

As an attendee of John's gathering, I can attest it was a blast. I really enjoyed meeting members whom I've only know digitally for years. It was lovely to be in a room with all those lovely bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,153
Posted By romperrr

Wow, great score! Build it with what you can for...

Wow, great score! Build it with what you can for now and gradually upgrade as your finances allow. I'm so glad to hear you got this frame after pining for it for so long.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-22-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By romperrr

The catalog page for those interested. If it was...

The catalog page for those interested. If it was 22.5 I'd have bought it. These early 80's sport-touring treks really do both well, with the rack braze-ons and ability to take 32's with ease, it's an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,110
Posted By romperrr

I used your site years ago to ID my P8 and it...

I used your site years ago to ID my P8 and it started my vintage bike journey. Thank you for all that you do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 215
Posted By romperrr

I believe I can speak on behalf of our group when...

I believe I can speak on behalf of our group when I say, "yes, please post here as well"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,471
Posted By romperrr

Interesting 60's Paramount - 60 cm $475

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/918573752910981

Townie build with nice parts include a kickback hub. If anyone is interested in splitting this, I could actually use the wheelset and can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,074
Posted By romperrr

Sourcing parts might (will) put you over your...

Sourcing parts might (will) put you over your $500 budget. It's a nice looking frame, spread for modern hubs, though I'm not familiar with Columbus Formula 2 tubing. If I were you, I'd look around...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-13-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By romperrr

Boy howdy, that is a smokin deal

Boy howdy, that is a smokin deal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,471
Posted By romperrr

^^^ if that Soma was one size smaller I'd be...

^^^ if that Soma was one size smaller I'd be looking for a way to get it to me. Great bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 990
Posted By romperrr

Amazing rebuild, great work.

Amazing rebuild, great work.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-06-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,088
Posted By romperrr

I'm interested! PM'd

I'm interested! PM'd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 874
Posted By romperrr

Warning Modern Content - Tanglefoot Moonshiner

Interesting write up about a (gasp) modern bike. Sharing it with you esteemed people here as the reviewer likens the geometry to bicycles 100 years ago and also discusses the evolution of bike fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,433
Posted By romperrr

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

Very cool, thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,643
Posted By romperrr

^^^ great way to start off this year's thread!

^^^ great way to start off this year's thread!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 255
Posted By romperrr

Interesting spread. I enjoyed reading the...

Interesting spread. I enjoyed reading the contemplations and reviews from this article. It's interesting to read the what the author highlights as noteworthy. It might be fascinating to compare this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 491
Posted By romperrr

I'm in the sell camp as well. It would be a...

I'm in the sell camp as well. It would be a significant undertaking to acquire all the parts for to mount this chainring on something and unless you have a large budget AND large desire to see it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-31-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By romperrr

Lovely frames. I have one in my size and its a...

Lovely frames. I have one in my size and its a true "sport-tourer" in terms of ride feel. Sportier than my Miyata 1000 yet Tour-ier than my Lemonds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By romperrr

Great job! You're inspiring me to do something...

Great job! You're inspiring me to do something similar. Looking forward to seeing it with the Calvin and Hobbes stickers. I loved reading those comics as a kid and occasionally return to them. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-30-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By romperrr

I keep looking at this and telling myself I don't...

I keep looking at this and telling myself I don't need it, but keep coming back and telling myself that I want it. Might you be at the Chicago swap next weekend and bringing this beauty along?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By romperrr

Very cool! Nice to see the company still doing...

Very cool! Nice to see the company still doing what it does. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By romperrr

Wow, beautiful bike.

Wow, beautiful bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,312
Posted By romperrr

I'm making arrangements to come and just sent you...

I'm making arrangements to come and just sent you a PM. For those wondering, the Bike Swap is on Sunday, Feb. 11, looks to be a good one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,221
Posted By romperrr

That is a gorgeous bike. Love the lugs. I bet...

That is a gorgeous bike. Love the lugs. I bet there isn't another one like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 14,146
Posted By romperrr

Nicely, nicely done.

Nicely, nicely done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,448
Posted By romperrr

This is painfully cool. Thanks for sharing!

This is painfully cool. Thanks for sharing!
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