Schwinn Paramount chrome track bike 1971

By paramount on 04/08/2007. Bike tags: Track bike | 531 | paramount | Seattle

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Frame / Size / Year:
Schwinn Paramount chrome Reynolds 531

Handlebars / Stem:
Nitto

Fork / Headset:
Chrome Reynolds 531 and Campy NR headset

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Campy hub laced to NOS Campy Omega anodized rim

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Campy hub laced to NOS Campy Omega anodized rim

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Campy NR

Saddle / Seat Post:
Cinelli Unica-nitor plastic track saddle and Thomson post

Pedals / Chain:
Campy track pedals

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
50 x 19

Notes:

This bike has the lovely hand pin-striping in red around the lugs, which Schwinn stopped doing after 1972. The bike was set up for the track when I got it, and I left it that way for a long time. But I decided I really wanted to get more use out of it, so I set up for street riding. I wanted it to give it a more modern, urban look, and started with a set up of 80's clincher black anodized Campy Omega rims. I am really happy with the way they look. The stem/bars and seatpost were pillaged from other bikes, and I will switch them out eventually, but it is good for now. This bike is a joy to ride -- amazingly comfortable, smooth, and the quietest drivetrain ever!

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Beautiful Bike!!!

Submitted by jmpier on 03/23/2009.

Its really nice.

I just need to know, are you 7 feet tall? This really looks tall.

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Nah, I'm only 6'3" -- this

Submitted by paramount on 03/26/2009.

Nah, I'm only 6'3" -- this frame is a little small for me so I have the seat up pretty high!

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Manufacturing?

Submitted by IchbinJay on 08/19/2008.

Do you happen to know if the bike was made in the US ? That'd be cool if it was.

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Definitely - it's a 1971 -

Submitted by paramount on 08/20/2008.

Definitely - it's a 1971 - all Schwinns were made in the US back then.

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Chrome Paramount

Submitted by darklordoflove on 03/29/2008.

Absolute work or art, beautiful. Leave the old decals, you can restore a thousand times but original is only once!

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Thanks! Yeah, I decided to

Submitted by paramount on 04/01/2008.

Thanks! Yeah, I decided to keep it original. I'll post new pics new as soon as a get a camera (my old one broke).

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Trend Setter

Submitted by IchbinJay on 01/01/2008.

Incidentally, if you ever read any background on the ubiquitous chrome pista, this is the bike that Sky used as a model. She apparently had one given to her by a racer. I believe that's how the story goes. However, this is a far nicer whip than any stock pista. Nice ride!

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