Originally Posted by
miyagibike
Hi, Bad Lag. (Please read Post
#1 for more info). Both frames are 24"/61 CM. A 1971 and a 1972, Chrome P15-9 's . I'm looking for and have
already received some great advice regarding what work is most appropriate for me to do in order to get the bikes ready if they end up being sold. So far I have ordered new tubulars, bar tape and will most likely clean/polish everything in order to be able to post accurate photos. As a brand new poster on Bike Forums I am still trying to reach my minimum 10 initial posts (I already have 5 posts in 24 hours so I have to wait to post more) in order to be allowed to add images. I think I will try to really polish one up, repack bearings (as has been suggested) and get it rideable, if only for the pure joy of working on a Paramount, since both bikes are way too big for me! The other I may leave completely as-is (as has also been suggested) other than a quick cleaning so the photos will do them justice! I hope to be able to post photos soon. Thanks!
good plan although we are normally not that patient as you can tell.
One suggestion I have would be to not glue the new tubulars, maybe tape them as this can be a finicky process that many who embrace them like to do themselves.
Not sure but if they aren't in your wheelhouse, they can be a whole other challenge by themselves, cleaning the rims, stretching the new ones, correctly mounting, gluing or taping, etc.
I sent a pm also as I have a 19 1/2in ctc that I would trade .
I would also respond to all posts here as the 10 post rule will go faster.