elguicho 

I can't believe it is finally done, it was a long process but I'm very pleased. This is my first nice bicycle, I took it for a 20-mile ride yesterday and yes, it is all that and more.

This bike was in really bad shape when I got it. I stripped the horrible paint job someone had done with a spray can. Had the frame and fork aligned at Wastyn Cycles then repainted at a local body shop. I outlined the lugs myself, they came out a little thicker than intended but I like that they stand out.

I read a thread a couple of weeks ago about business cards in the bottom bracket so I put one of my business cards in there. It was a great feeling. My wife and I started Bucktown Music, a small music school in Chicago about a year ago so I was really proud to include that card in the bottom bracket.


I also happened to find the perfect saddle for the two-bolt campy seatpost, a B17 Imperial. Super easy access through the cut out



Here are some more pictures and thank you guys for all your help. (sorry about the big pictures)

elguicho 

elguicho 

This is my favorite,

Amani576

Nice. Glad it turned out well.
I would've gotten some other brake levers with hoods, but that's all a personal thing. As long as you like your bike, all is good.
-Gene-

nancyj

Looks great - gotta kill the suicide levers next time you wrap the bars!
(you can comment on mine next weekend - it will be much harsher than brake levers)

pastorbobnlnh 

Great restoration. Enjoy your rides and don't listen to all the "turkey wing" bashing! I always found those extra levers to be handy, especially when riding heads up in traffic, which you must, in Chicago.

DiegoFrogs

I really like the contrasting housing and toe straps. I'd have never thought to outline the lugs when they're chromed, but I like it.

Are those the original brake pads?

elguicho 

Thanks for the comments!

I'm still getting use to them but not really having a problem at all.

Actually they are. They were in Ok shape so I kept them. I have to ride in traffic for a bit before I make it to the lake shore trail so I'm sure they'll be gone soon =)

I also kept the wheels I got it with. They are steel and not in good shape but I ran out of money to have a new set built with the campy hubs. I'll have to wait for a next bonus from work.

Rabid Koala

Very nice job! I'm always happy to see another Paramount saved.

southpawboston

very nice resto! a set of honjo fenders would round it out nicely!

sauze

very sweet, dig the lug outlining, fat outline really makes them pop.

king*stink

Very nice. I like the outlined chrome lugs. They really pop. Nice job

Scooper

Congratulations on a very nice restoration, Luis. It looks great.

elguicho 

Thanks Stan. The whole bike's theme revolves around the headbadge

Scooper

Bat56

the levers are classic. keep em.