In a message dated 7/8/05 10:02:59 AM, jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net writes:
>As with all fads, a lot of guys bought the most prestigious item, then
>soon lost interest, and left it gathering dust. Since a lot of Americans
>didn't know much about lightweight bikes other than Schwinn and Raleigh,
>the #1 fad status purchase was probably the Paramount, with the Raleigh
>Pro second. There do seem to be a lot around in remarkably good condition,
>including two Paramounts I bought last year.
I hate to be morbid but those bike boom buyers are getting up in years. You do the math... Phil Brown Examining his own mortality in San Rafael, Calif.