taras22 ...
- Kinda curious....who built your 753 ?
The frame was built in Leeds England by Bob Jackson.
Prior to buying the custom frame, I rode a Schwinn Paramount for years. A car running a stop sign took care of that on an early morning ride. Totaled the bike, broke my shoulder and tore up the legs.
The insurance company offered to buy me a new bike as part of the settlement, and that started the quest for the Bob Jackson. I bought the Paramount back from the insurance company for $300.00 because I wanted all of the Campy parts off of it plus the hubs. Everything else was destroyed.
So, I ended up with the custom 753 tubed frame with all Campy Record equipment, with the exception of the hubs, which were Phil Wood sealed bearing hubs.
Because of chronic pain, and other health problems, I ended up selling the Bob Jackson to a collector. That bike had many, many thousands of miles on it, and it was still in mint condition. The guy just about dropped his teeth when he saw the bike.
He also bought a Schwinn Paramount track bike that I used for working out on the rollers in the garage on rainy days. That bike had won a state championship back in the late 50s. Fixed gear, no brakes, a bit tricky to ride on the street, but it was a blast.
The funny thing is, the guy who bought the bikes doesn't ride at all, he just collects. He has them hanging in his garage with a ton of other bikes, including the first bike he had as a kid. I was glad it went to someone who would really appreciate it.
If I still had the Bob Jackson, I'd have it hanging on the wall in the family room. They are, after all, pieces of art. :-)
Take care ...
Frank
