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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 634
Posted By trainman999

kelbype If you go to the vintage Trek site, and...

kelbype If you go to the vintage Trek site, and look at the 1977 and 1978.5 broshures, and scrool to the bottem, you can see what Trek equiped TX500 frames with. Good luck with your buiild, Wish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 958
Posted By trainman999

That would make it an 1984

That would make it an 1984
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 539
Posted By trainman999

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/781502-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/781502-convert-huret-hanger-campagnolo.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,032
Posted By trainman999

Merziac frame #289 makes it late 48 or early 49 ...

Merziac frame #289 makes it late 48 or early 49 frame #300 tied to ride across states summer 49 documented in magazines
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 958
Posted By trainman999

awrycycle Is this the Paramount sold on E Bay a...

awrycycle
Is this the Paramount sold on E Bay a month or so ago?
link to the Elite pages of Paramount cataloug
https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCat/flschwinn_1981_1990/1982_pb01.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 958
Posted By trainman999

This one is not an Elite it is a standard (...

This one is not an Elite it is a standard ( Rainbow decals ,no headbadge) kinda pricey
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,711
Posted By trainman999

A few tips for removing BB 1 loosen the fixed...

A few tips for removing BB 1 loosen the fixed cup first. 2 Clamp the removal tool to the cup. 3 set the bike on the ground with air in the tires, 4 stand in front of bike holding handelbars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,488
Posted By trainman999

Go to your local NAPA store ask for, tire repair...

Go to your local NAPA store ask for, tire repair valcanizing crment for comercial use. Comes in a 4 oz can, works great. Store the can upside down after opening.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 872
Posted By trainman999

It looks like the last time the list owner loged...

It looks like the last time the list owner loged in was Oct 12 2023.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 366
Posted By trainman999

I find this to be useful in youe sisuation you...

I find this to be useful in youe sisuation you can usually get it on sale
https://www.harborfreight.com/slide-hammer-and-bearing-puller-set-5-piece-62601.html?_br_psugg_q=bearing+puller+set
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,134,897
Posted By trainman999

Did you look on the inside face of the derailleur...

Did you look on the inside face of the derailleur hanger and droupouts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,972
Posted By trainman999

Apparently, I have a bit of a Paramount...

Apparently, I have a bit of a Paramount problem.[/QUOTE]

How could you possibly have a Paramount problem I only count 14, that's only enough for 2 weeks.
Think about it, the rider that has no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,972
Posted By trainman999

This showed up at the door the other day, came in...

This showed up at the door the other day, came in talked to my other Paramounts. It decided to let me be it's caretaker for the forseeable future so I made a spot and added it to the fleet.​​​​​​​...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,450
Posted By trainman999

580= 58 cm ,C is the fork steeres size, W...

580= 58 cm ,C is the fork steeres size, W isWaterford, A is January, 86 = 1986, 008+ eighth frame made in the month
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,088
Posted By trainman999

My most expensive vintage bike purchase. This set...

My most expensive vintage bike purchase. This set of matching Paramounts, presented to a Schwinn executive on retirement in 1981. Less than 50 miles on them, and a bonus they were the 1978 cataloug...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,437
Posted By trainman999

AgroMan [I've used Lucas Oil Red & Tacky with...

AgroMan [I've used Lucas Oil Red & Tacky with lots of stuff. Anyone have an opinion about using the Lucas grease for this project?]

Yes Red and Tacky works fine for any bicycle bearings. Have it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,926
Posted By trainman999

Chroming the frame not a great idea, to do it...

Chroming the frame not a great idea, to do it properly the chromer will have to take the exixting chrome off, this has a trndency to erode the silver in the joints. When it is rechromer your chromer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,926
Posted By trainman999

SharpByCoop Phil Wood, some of the best hubs...

SharpByCoop
Phil Wood, some of the best hubs and BB, if you havent ordered a tool yet pm me I have a extra one
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,926
Posted By trainman999

That is the 95th Paramount built in Dec of 1971....

That is the 95th Paramount built in Dec of 1971. The P 282 meand Don Mainline in Racine Wi built the fork . Look on the BB see if a P number there It is usually back almost to the chain stays. 1972...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,926
Posted By trainman999

It's between a 71 and 79 P 13 Paramount. It's...

It's between a 71 and 79 P 13 Paramount. It's been repainted and lost most or all of its original componets. if you drop the fork the serial number should be stamped on it. It will be a letter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 12:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 690
Posted By trainman999

I dont't think you have a good grasp of chain...

I dont't think you have a good grasp of chain line. think of it this way if you run a line through the center of the bb and the center of the rear triangle. mesure out th the middle cog of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By trainman999

If you read the whole way to the bottom of the...

If you read the whole way to the bottom of the serial number page on the vintage trek site, you will see that a 4 in the year slot is thought to be an evaluation frame.
Vintage Trek Bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,024
Posted By trainman999

merziac B705 is Febuary 1967 the fifth frane...

merziac B705 is Febuary 1967 the fifth frane that month. To me the decal letters look slghtly thick like vinyl transfers you would have to run your fingertip over them to be positive. A 66 frame...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-14-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 825
Posted By trainman999

Hi , Might be a little optmistic on the price you...

Hi , Might be a little optmistic on the price you shuld be aable to get a chrome one at that price point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By trainman999

Your bike apears to be an 1988 800. Here is a...

Your bike apears to be an 1988 800. Here is a link to the vintage Trek site. Click on models,years,colors on the left. Scrool down till you get to the 800's once you know the years that color was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,473
Posted By trainman999

gstein Your next mission should you decide to...

gstein Your next mission should you decide to accept it is to find and purchase one of thease. It will keep your lesser Schwinn's in line.​​​​​​​...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 37,597
Posted By trainman999

NICE nine year old zombe back amonng the living. ...

NICE nine year old zombe back amonng the living. 83 21 in Schwinnn Superior 2297 fork 695 Reynolds 531, 83 22 in Schwinn Paramount 1974 fork 666 Columbus SL, 68 21in Paramount 2063 fork 733...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 947
Posted By trainman999

I have an XC Comp hub it is either an MD or an 8...

I have an XC Comp hub it is either an MD or an 8 speed it had slots to unscrew the race like a Shimano my guess would be the race on yours unscrews too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,663
Posted By trainman999

My girl Penelope dressed for sucess against the...

My girl Penelope dressed for sucess against the clock
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,320
Posted By trainman999

You have to wonder how well an older steel bike...

You have to wonder how well an older steel bike would do, if he took the time to ride the bike long enough to dial it in and be comfertable with the down tube shifters and toe clips? They always...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By trainman999

What do you want to know? it is an 88 here is...

What do you want to know? it is an 88 here is it's cataloug page https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCat/flschwinn_1981_1990/1988_06.html here os the specs page it was going to be named Avlon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By trainman999

Ladies Paramount Lugs

Does any one know the model # of the Prugnat lugs used on a ladies Paramount? Am helping cudak888 update the Headbadge sitet , would like the model # of the lugs for one of the dropdowns.. Any help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,583
Posted By trainman999

pnwgopher Would you consider adding this bike...

pnwgopher Would you consider adding this bike to the new Headbadge Paramount Regestry when it goes live in the next month or 2. There don't seem tp be many Tourist models in the Waterford era
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,583
Posted By trainman999

Nice Score !!! Here is the link to the 1982...

Nice Score !!! Here is the link to the 1982 Paramount cataloug theTouring Paramount frame dimentions and angles are likley the same as yours they are on the last two pages. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By trainman999

SSSink decals

SSSink Anyone use thease people for bike decals? https://sssink.com/bicycle-restoration
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-07-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By trainman999

Here is my 83 paid $1500+ shipping several years...

Here is my 83 paid $1500+ shipping several years ago. I like chrome and it is all Campagnolo Super Record. No chrome and lower componet group price goes down...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-07-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By trainman999

One sold in Chicago last year for $300 on craig...

One sold in Chicago last year for $300 on craig list it lasted less than an hour after listing. One sat in western Michigan at $1695 for 6 or 8 weeks this spring. you are gona need a Picture of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By trainman999

Superb pro come in 130 bcd and 144 bcd you need...

Superb pro come in 130 bcd and 144 bcd you need to check what you have. What year is the bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,291
Posted By trainman999

drb01 A lot of interesting and expensive...

drb01 A lot of interesting and expensive solutions, to your simple cheep problem to fix. If you dont already have cone wrenches and know how to repack the bearings take the wheel to your mechanic ask...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-22-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,351
Posted By trainman999

That is a Waterford Paramount look at the fork...

That is a Waterford Paramount look at the fork crown, or go to the facebook page and look at the serial number. The import bikes all have unicrown forks.
Is it worth $900? it is in the ball park....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,395
Posted By trainman999

jbz255 if you look at the 85 660 frame specs and...

jbz255 if you look at the 85 660 frame specs and the 86 760 they are the same. last yeare leftover 660 frame painted this year as a 760. notice there is no 660 in 86
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,076
Posted By trainman999

Paramounts were made of 753 OS, Truetrmper OS,...

Paramounts were made of 753 OS, Truetrmper OS, Carbon fiber , SLX/SPX, SL/SP, Vitus amd Ishiwata were an option in the early 80's but have never seen one, Reynolds 531, Eccles and Pollack in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By trainman999

They are the same frame

They are the same frame
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By trainman999

Ebay is your friend, this should work. $109.00 ...

Ebay is your friend, this should work. $109.00 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 190,329
Posted By trainman999

CyclesMakaron...

CyclesMakaron (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/cyclesmakaron-448872.html) Thank you. Do you have any idea if it was built originaly wirh Compagnolo or Shimano? Or was it just sold as a frame and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 190,329
Posted By trainman999

THE fork for the above post ...

THE fork for the above post
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_4901_fb72c83b49950bdccba8f1e51d2b6ecb07d83f7e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 190,329
Posted By trainman999

Hi this Eddie Merckx followed me home from the...

Hi this Eddie Merckx followed me home from the Maryland swap yesterday can you tell me anything about it? There is a 0 stamped into the fork steerer but the paper wrapper with info is gone. BB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,622
Posted By trainman999

It dissambles like RJ utube I do not think...

It dissambles like RJ utube I do not think Shimano made the tool for sale you have to make it out of a socket it unscrews clockwise the innards look like RJ u tube. If it isent laced to a wheel,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 673,664
Posted By trainman999

Trek 720 followed me home ...

Trek 720 followed me home
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_4883_7b071d479a8b8730c33b076751182e5d9d18d47d.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-24-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By trainman999

84/85 Trek 720

What is a low milage 22.5 in 84 or 85 Trek 720 worth? . Says it is an 85 and he only rode it about 1000 mi. Matches up better with 84 specs other than brakes (dia comp and the saddle it is not a...
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