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For sale: 1972 Schwinn Paramount road bike

     Today I have a bike that needs a good home. For sale is a 1972 Schwinn Paramount road bike (P-13). Serial number is J72207, which translates to September 1972, 207th bike produced that month. 72' or 73' was also the last year that full chrome plating was an option. The current state is how … Continue reading For sale: 1972 Schwinn Paramount road bike

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Cool shop bike: Fred De Long’s Teledyne Titan

     This is a pretty interesting bike, in my opinion. The frame and fork were produced by Teledyne Linair Co. in Gardena CA. Fewer than 2000 Teledyne Titans were made from 1973-1976. These were among the first production titanium bikes made, along side Flema (Germany) and Speedwell (U.K.). These bikes really ushered in a new … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Fred De Long’s Teledyne Titan

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Cool shop bike #3: Colnago with Gilco tubing

This is one of the Curtis's personal bikes. Late 80's / early 90's Colnago with Gilco tubing. Pretty unique machine, The Gilco design was produced by Columbus and is Hexagonal. We also have the Cinelli EXA bars that match the tubing, super rare. Maybe one day we will install them? The bike is mostly C-record … Continue reading Cool shop bike #3: Colnago with Gilco tubing