Re: [CR]eBay outing: late 30's Schwinn Superior

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From: "P J Rutledge" <prutledge1@comcast.net>
To: "classicrendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <001001c72768$d636b4e0$6400a8c0@TOSHIBA2006>
Subject: Re: [CR]eBay outing: late 30's Schwinn Superior
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:00:42 -0500
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The auction ended with "Buy-it-now." Did a CR member get it?

Pete Rutledge
Woodbridge, VA


----- Original Message -----
From: P J Rutledge
To: classicrendezvous
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 9:36 AM
Subject: [CR]eBay outing: late 30's Schwinn Superior



> eBay item #200061978246
>
> Not my item. I have one of these already--see it on Wool Jersey. This
> is a late 30's Schwinn Superior track bike (lugless, fillet-brazed
> construction). Serial number is only 10 newer than mine and I have
> proof that mine is mid-'38. Seller is advertising it as 50's vintage.
> Missing seat post (26.2mm) and seat, otherwise complete with original
> paint and decals. Pedals look original but appears that quill ends were
> cut off. Has Schwinn Paramount adjustable stem. Looks like front fork
> is drilled for brake. Has rear caliper mounted on stays. Not sure
> about hubs--they are nice large flange (Harvey Sachs says they're not
> Paramount). Has steel rims (should be wooden). Has proper Superior
> cranks and Paramount chainring (although it's been painted black and is
> 1/2" pitch). New decals are available from Waterford. Only a 3-day
> listing with a very attractive Buy-it-now price.
>
> Pete Rutledge
> Woodbridge, VA