Chrome Schwinn Paramount, now with photos!

[Machine Age Victim]

Well, I found it but don't have it. It's at a Goodwill priced at $700, but only about 80% original components (different seat, bars, brake levers ect.). It's the road bike I've always wanted but $700 is really a stretch right now for me, grrrr what to do!

 

[twomorestrokes]

Re: Chrome Schwinn Paramount

I'd have to scrape up the $$$ somehow...

 

[Machine Age Victim]

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I did they're holding it for me, I'll be getting it today

 

[twomorestrokes]

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Cool! Please post some pics when you can.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

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ya I wanna see it too. I like them.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

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I thought it had handlebars and seat changed but it might actually be a p-11

 

[Rat Rod]

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I think I might want to be a Paramount expert before I handed a Goodwill $700 for a bike.

I'd hate to think how they determine their prices. :roll:

 

[Walker]

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pretty good info here about the old Paramounts

http://www.kurtkaminer.com

I'm still kicking myself for missing out on a vintage Bottecchia with full Campy Delta for $200 at a yard sale...I hope you have better luck with yours!

 

[Machine Age Victim]

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They had two printed ebay auctions for other Paramounts, one for $2500 another for $3000, can't tell if they're sold or not. I did quite a bit of research before hand. They had it at $1200 but marked it down 2 days ago.

 

[Rat Rod]

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I bet if you walk up with $400 cash they would take it.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

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I tried, they wouldn't go lower since it was just marked down. Besides, its tax deductible ;-)

 

[dragnusa]

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Im not into road bikes so I have to ask, What makes the schwinn paramount worth so much?

 

[twomorestrokes]

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Hand built to order high quality frames and top end components.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

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Besides, its tax deductible ;-)

Smart man. :mrgreen:

 

[deorman]

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Depending on the individual example the frame alone could easily be worth 7 Franklins. Provenance is king though, and you appear not to be getting any of that. :|

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Re: Chrome Schwinn Paramount

Thanks to everyone for the input and info! After looking over the frame identification guides I can state with 98% certainty that it's a 24" 1972 P13-9. The non-original parts would be the seat, possibly the seatpost, the handlebars/grips/levers which are of the same era so likely change by the original owner, all things I plan to change back to OEM. Also, the top tube cable clamps are shimano not Campangolo and the clips and straps are missing, otherwise every nut and bolt is original. I haven't bought a bike I regretted buying and I've always dreamed of owning a Paramount (I've been a roadie since I was 15) so this bike isn't going anywhere for awhile, if I needed to, I would sell my Kestrel before I sold this.

Here's some pics:

 

[pkh1974]

I saw a guy wheeling a red paramount out of goodwill outlet one day. He had a huge smile on his face. He knew what he had. Probably the only other bike guy in there that day.
When I pick up bikes there I usually get them for $10-$15 depending on how nice and complete they are.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

She's a beauty. Can't believe someone made a cruiser out of a Paramount.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

She's a beauty. Can't believe someone made a cruiser out of a Paramount.

Sadly I can, a while back someone here found a twin flex tall bike so there are plenty of people out there who just don't know.

 

[deorman]

Hey, at least they used Schwinn parts. :mrgreen: