Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
Colonel - you sir, should come with a warning - laughter ahead! And yeah, Tasmanians can be 'alright' and I would eat a burger with you any day.
norskagent and BobHufford, Thanks for your encouragement re Paramount ownership. Over the years I have been a member of this forum I have seen many fine Schwinn Paramounts and have come to think of them like Aussies are bought up to revere the Malvern Star - 5 star. To me, the Paramounts are the definitive American racing bicycle. How do you guys think of them?
I am always drawn to threads where 'Paramount' is mentioned and my knowledge is growing post by post. I still cant see myself owning one as a forigner - they just 'feel' like they are 'as American as apple pie' and should remain in American hands.