Re: [CR]76' Schwinn Superior w/Huret dropouts?

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:37:05 -0500
From: Tom Hayes <hayesbikes@gmail.com>
To: "Jesse Hearndon" <viper7990@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]76' Schwinn Superior w/Huret dropouts?
In-Reply-To: <BAY102-W352C730A235E45429C7D2DB0720@phx.gbl>
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Jesse,

Based on the picture I can't tell you much about that particular Superior. Those that I have seen, and I had three of them, were all orange. The main triangle was Reynolds 531 and they had Nervex lugs. The rear drop-outs were Campagnolo with eyelets. Also so far as I know, they only made them in one, or perhaps two years, and your date of 1976 sounds about right. They came fully equipped with Campagnolo Gran Sport components: brakes, crank, derailleurs, shifters, headset and bottom bracket. I think their nickname was "Baby Paramounts."

Have fun building it up.

Cheers.

Tom Hayes Chagrin Falls, Ohio USA

On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 9:40 PM, Jesse Hearndon <viper7990@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
> After I finish the Ciocc my next restoration is going to be a 76' Schwinn S
> uperior I have had forever and almost rode into the ground. Ciocc finished
> pics will be this week, but I wanted to get started on the Superior soon.
>
> The big issue I am having is finding parts, and from what I see everythin
> g is French Huret I guess. The big problem I am having is locating a rear d
> erailleur for it. Normal derailleurs don't work on it, the adjustment sto
> p on the dropout is farther back than on normal bikes. Here is a pic
>
> http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h183/j-doggy_style/IMG_4372.jpg
>
> The adjustment screw on a normal rear derailleur will not work. Does this r
> equire some sort of special Huret rear derailleur?
>
> The orgirinal one was a Suntour that was ghetto-rigged with a bent adjustme
> nt screw, but from what I have read those were not offered from the facto
> ry on this frame.
>
> Quick little history on this, I purchased this almost 4 years ago from a
> Schwinn dealer who had no clue what it was and we all had thought it was a
> Paramount, but I noticed a lack of Campagnolo parts and upon further rese
> arch, discovered it was a rare Superior frame. I have seen I think ever l
> ike 2 of these. This one was originally red and that will be the color I us
> e on it when I do powdercoat. I have probably put thousands of miles on thi
> s bike, and it shows it. It's pretty light, 4130 Chromoly tubing appare
> ntly, and fillet-brazed welds. The rims are the original Araya 27" x 1 1/
> 4 aluminum rims and all they really need is a minor truing and some Mother'
> s polish.
>
> Any help greatly appreciated
>
> Jesse Hearndon
> West Melbourne, Florida USA
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