Schwinn Paramount – Via Bicycle

November 11, 2016February 8, 2017 joelflood emil wastyn, for sale, Schwinn Paramount, schwinn superior

For Sale: Early Schwinn Paramount tourist Serial number: A634

This bike is really cool. It is a Schwinn Paramount tourist model, serial number A634. This is the first serial number system started by Emil Wastyn and the earliest models follow this system. The letter A followed by three digits. This bike dates from roughly the early 1940's. It was re-painted at some point … Continue reading For Sale: Early Schwinn Paramount tourist Serial number: A634

October 28, 2016February 7, 2017 joelflood 1974, Campagnolo, cinelli, for sale, mavic, Schwinn Paramount

For Sale: 1974 Schwinn Paramount P-13

Another great bike in need of a new home. This one is a 1974 Schwinn Paramount P-13 road racing model. It belonged to a friend of the shop who downsized his collection of bikes. It has been re-painted at some point and is missing some decals. The paint color is a bit darker blue … Continue reading For Sale: 1974 Schwinn Paramount P-13

May 20, 2016February 7, 2017 joelflood 1976, pro am race, Schwinn Paramount, sue novara

1976 Atlantic City pro Am race program

Being originally from the Atlantic City area and being born in 1975 this caught my attention today. Photos are of front and back covers. Cool to see all the local sponsors listed inside and area bike shops of the era. Neat piece of local history for me!

December 29, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood Campagnolo, helyett, Raleigh, random shop photo, Schwinn Paramount

More random shop photos!

I am here at the shop so much that all these things around me seem normal. I stopped and looked around the other day and was like, WOW! most folks don't see stuff like this all the time. So here are a few snap shots of areas most people do not see. Enjoy!