Schwinn Frame # HG026199 Identification. This may help in answering my question.
Did the Schwinn factory build this as a lower end Paramount??
It is a brazed frame, not lugged.
Posted yesterday:
I recently bought a Yellow 1970's Schwinn that has basically the same frame as a Varsity, Continental, etc.
However it has "SCHWINN PARAMOUNT" decals. It has chrome forks, aluminum "S" neck, those age old heavy steel cranks, all Schwinn components, and a Brooks saddle. Was this a factory job or not?
Here's a couple pics:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-...8/DSCN4368.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-...8/DSCN4369.JPG