Originally Posted by billytwosheds

So I've had this 1969 Paramount for about two years, and it's nice but repainted and not all original parts. The ride never inspired me. I rode it in last year's Haleiwa Metric Century, which was OK except for a construction staple through the tires. Come to think of it, the tires were the worst part of the bike. They were junk. Likely the cheapest tire available that would fit.




I ordered Paselas in the 27 x 1 1/8 six months ago, but COVID and everything so I haven't had the space to mount them.

Put them on last week and my gosh this frame has life. Leaning into the turn, the bike used to be unpredictable and nervous and now it's just point-and-go. This is what the 531 frame is supposed to feel like.

Now I wanna know.

What's one change you made to a bike that completely changed your opinion of it? Like, in a good or unexpected way?

This Paramount and I are going to go see some hills this week...