Re: [CR]Value of a 1940s Schwinn Paramount Track Bike

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Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 12:27:56 -0800 (PST)
From: "Peter Naiman" <hetchinspete1@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Value of a 1940s Schwinn Paramount Track Bike
To: Tom Hayes <hayesbikes@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <779093150601070913n1c9a7099qbba10cb0b0062085@mail.gmail.com>
cc: classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Tom; I checked the Waterford Precision site and they state that a few Paramounts were built with Nervex lugs starting in 1952, and Campagnolo dropouts.

Peter Naiman Glendale, WI

Tom Hayes <hayesbikes@gmail.com> wrote: Peter,

Wherever that Schwinn site is, I believe it's connected to the Waterford site, they have the history of Paramount, including those made by the Wastyns, which one of your era would fit. I had a thirties Paramount at one time, for whatever that is worth related to a forties one, and it did not have Nervex lugs. The Wastyn's,though slightly crabby when I talked to them, still supply some information, much better information if you go and visit them in Chicago, very good information if you bring a bike made by either their father or grandfather. Wastyns also had a particular mark they put on Paramounts, but I forget what it is. The date code stamping was different too.

Good luck.

Tom

On 1/6/06, Peter Naiman <hetchinspete1@yahoo.com> wrote: I've a chance to purchase a complete 1940s Paramount track bike which at first site appears to be completely original Schwinn Paramount track componants, with the drop adjustable stem, and highflange hubs. The frame looks be be Nervex Pro lugs, and is re-enameled. Unfortunately the seat post, seat and pedals are missing, but all else is complete and in excellent condition. Just wondering if anyone on the list has a rough idea of value.

Peter Naiman Glendale, WI

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