Schwinn paramount vs. Eddy merckx track frame
09-03-10, 08:21 PM
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Schwinn paramount vs. Eddy merckx track frame
What are the differences between them. What would you go with. It is an early 70's paramount and an early 80's merckx.
09-03-10, 08:30 PM
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are they both track frames? what are the materiels? the biggest difference is likely in the geomentry
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09-03-10, 09:28 PM
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I would imagine the Merckx is going to be a more aggresive geometry with tighter clearances. Might only be able to ride it with tubular tires. In fact it will probably ride poorly without tubulars. The Paramount will be a more road worthy bike if you are going that route. A Paramount is the King of all track bikes in my book.
09-03-10, 09:44 PM
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It isn't clear to me from the OP's post that the Paramount is a track bike. The Merckx is, but it isn't clear that the Paramount is also. Ambiguous.
If it's an early 70s Paramount track bike (P14-0), it'll have parallel 74° seat and head tube angles, 1-3/8" fork rake, short chainstays and 2-1/2" BB drop. Reynolds 531 tubing and Nervex Professional lugs.
The Merckx is most likely Columbus SL or SL/SP mix, but wouldn't have a clue about the geometry.
They'd both be very nice bikes.
If it's an early 70s Paramount track bike (P14-0), it'll have parallel 74° seat and head tube angles, 1-3/8" fork rake, short chainstays and 2-1/2" BB drop. Reynolds 531 tubing and Nervex Professional lugs.
The Merckx is most likely Columbus SL or SL/SP mix, but wouldn't have a clue about the geometry.
They'd both be very nice bikes.
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