Waterford praise

[Louis]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

One of the most beautiful bikes I have seen was featured in a Waterford catalog 20-25 years ago. A black 2200 with polished stainless lugs that DID look like chrome.

Here you go:

[phishrabbi]

here's my Crosshairs, the frame for which I bought used here on the forum.

I have two sets of wheels- one with RH 38mm Steilacoom knobbies, the other with Conti 32mm gp5000 slicks.

Basically all the bike I ever need. I have a real ti road bike with 25mm tires, but the gunnar with the road wheel set gets me 95% of the way there, with a bike which can also credibly handle single track with the other wheel set.

[Toeclips]

Wow, everyone has posted some really nice bikes
I don't have a Waterford but I liked them a lot

[mstateglfr]

Originally Posted by phishrabbi

here's my Crosshairs, the frame for which I bought used here on the forum.

What brakes do you use?

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by mstateglfr

What brakes do you use?

Looks like Paul Minimotos if I squint.

[phishrabbi]

Originally Posted by mstateglfr

What brakes do you use?

Yup, Paul Mini-Motos.

I think they're really great.

Here's a pic in "road bike" mode. Gearing is 38t x 10-42, which is perfect for gravel (I spend the summers in CO)

[monkeytusmc]

Also a Gunnar owner and I have to agree with everything said here. The bike is by far the most comfortable bike I have ridden. Cadillac on wheels is spot on.

[Kobe]

Much like @Chicago, I am more into the comfort than speed these days. I had this Gunnar Sport built a few years ago and could not be happier with it. I did finally trim the stem last year, I hope I don't regret that in 10 years or so.


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[sjbraun]

Reynolds 753, silver brazed, here in fixed gear form. Maybe a bit stiff, but it sure was pretty.

[TimD]

Originally Posted by Tim Porter

Lots of nice Waterfords in this thread! I love mine, which is a 75th Anniversary Schwinn Paramount with the same overall look as the one I raced on in the early '70s. [That may be a bit misleading: so much has changed, such as a carbon fork, carbon components, non-quill stems.] But it has a vibe much like my original '70s Paramount. It has polished SS lugs, seat stays and chain stays. It rides really, really well. Here it is next to my favorite source of training nutrition:

That Paramount is hot!

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by Louis

Here you go:

Thanks, and my memory of the whole bike is even better!

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by Louis

Here you go:

Thanks, and my memory of the whole bike is even better! I don't remember any gray and I thought the one I saw was gloss black. In any event the stainless lugs on black are stunning. I also saw a metallic red bike with these lugs that was almost as pretty.

[Xrslug]

Originally Posted by Kobe

Much like @Chicago, I am more into the comfort than speed these days. I had this Gunnar Sport built a few years ago and could not be happier with it. I did finally trim the stem last year, I hope I don't regret that in 10 years or so.


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What size is this frame? And is it stock geometry? Love the color!

[Chicago]

Originally Posted by Indy

Hi Chicago,
Scored myself a High-Stack Low-Reach Waterford frame off of eBay.
It is a custom RS-14, not as elegant as your lugged beauty. But it will help me validate if such a geo is right for me.
I will post some pics when I put it together.

Congratulations, Indy! Looking forward to seeing pictures of your new bike!