Originally Posted by
Tim_Iowa
No offense, and nothing against the new bike.
But many paramount fans don't consider the new paramount to be a true paramount. Some even take offense at the current re-use of the name.
But then, some traditionalists hate on the '90s PDG paramounts as well.
Others' perception doesn't anything to your riding enjoyment. But it affects resale. Look at the prices of the PDG bikes compared to the earlier Paramounts. The newer ones don't have the prestige or resale, even though they have the name.
I'm glad you enjoy both of your rides.
Personally, I shake my head in disgust at any post-94 Schwinn. The series 8 you have seems like a rare nice bike from that group.
I couldn't agree more with all of your statements; except the post-94 comment. To me, a good bike is a good bike. Let the nay-sayers say whatever. Bike snobbery is not in my vocabulary. When I was able to buy a carbon-framed Ultegra 6700 component bike for $1000, why not? It's never quit going down the road because it said Schwinn on the side. Plus, how many have you seen on the road? it's unique in it's own right, love it or hate it.
Eventually, I will find a 70's Paramount to round out the collection. It will be uber cool..
