Originally Posted by Rabid Koala
... Looking at the frames today, the workmanship on the Paramount is far superior. Brazing is neat and finishing is superb. ... Today I see the Paramount as a symbol of Schwinn quality at its best and a beautiful reminder of an era that has sadly passed. Is it as good as a Masi, a Colnago, etc.? I don't know and don't care. My lust for the Paramount is still as strong as it ever was.
Good points. I would add that the Schwinn Paramount is one of the most durable high-end road frames, an important trait for those of us who actually RIDE our vintage bikes. One of my gripes with today's road bikes is that durability has been sacrificed on the altar of weight minimization.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069