Schwinn Paramount, 1988

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Frame / Size / Year:
Schwinn Paramount, 1988, 56cm

Handlebars / Stem:
Nitto Classic Drops, Nitto Technomic Short 25.4mm

Fork / Headset:
Paramount Lugged, Shimano 600

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Ultegra Hubs to Mavic CXP 21

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Ultegra Hubs to Mavic CXP 21

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace (53/39)

Saddle / Seat Post:
Ideale #90 Competition Special Saddle

Pedals / Chain:
Shimano PD-M520L Black, Shimano 9 Speed

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
11-25, 9 Speed Cassette

Notes:

This is a Waterford built Paramount. I guess Schwinn also did a 50th Anniversary Gold plated version of this frame too (only 600 were produced). To see it in its fully Campy glory, check this one out. Puts mine to shame!
http://www.raydobbins.com/ebay/bike-paramount/bike-paramount.htm
I know there are also photos of the "Team Wheaties" paint job online for this 1988 model.

Front Rack is from Velo Orange. Called the Randonneur Rack, this one is Chromed Steel, not Stainless Steel version. Hard to fit on this bike with the tight clearances at the front end. Was a fun challenge.
http://www.velo-orange.com/vochplrara.html

Breaks, Derailleurs, Headset are all Shimano 600
Dura Ace, 9 Speed Downtube Shifters
Break Leavers, Tektro
Tires, Veloflex Pave, Gum Sidewall

People who friended this bike jellyfish, mlscott

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Submitted by moochie77 on 04/27/2009.

i had a mid 90's paramount. blue sparkle paint,56cm. real nice ride. gave mine to a friend . we ride together and she rides great. that's a nice ride you got. later paul t.

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Looks great!

Submitted by mastronaut on 04/27/2009.

I can't say the same for that front rack though.....

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I know, a bit out of place

Submitted by nycphoto on 04/27/2009.

I know, a bit out of place on a "racing" frame. I want to have a place to put a small bag for the summer and keep my back from getting so gross with a pack or messenger bag on.

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Schwinn Paramount, 1988

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Looks great!

I know, a bit out of place

neat!