I haven't ridden an older Paramount but I have a 56cm 1992 Paramount OS made with True Temper over sized tubing. This was one of the last Paramount frames built at Waterford before Schwinn went keel up.

It's a great handling bike and the rear end is extremely comfortable yet laterally stiff. I like the 75° seat tube with the 73° head tube. It fits me perfectly.

The 40mm fork rake makes it a little harsh on the hands. I suspect that the wall thickness of the fork blades along with the short rake is the cause.

I considered having Waterford make me a new fork with thinner fork blades if I were going to use it for all day rides but I have other bikes for those kinds of rides....



I bought the frame in 2008 from Dennis Stone RIP in Alameda, CA. He'd had in on display since 1992.

Stone's Cyclery is carrying on. They have a very nice 1984 Paramount with a Columbus SL frame on consignment. I'd grab it except it's a 58cm. I haven't measured the geometry but the head tube look to be about 73° and the seat tube 5° with short chain stays and a 40cm fork rake.

I imagine the ride is going to be somewhere between a 1970's P13 and a later Waterford built frame.




verktyg

Chas.