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From: Lancaster County, PA
Bikes: '39 Hobbs, '58 Marastoni, '73 Italian custom, '75 Wizard, '76 Wilier, '78 Tom Kellogg, '79 Colnago Super, '79 Sachs, '81 Masi Prestige, '82 Cuevas, '83 Picchio Special, '84 Murray-Serotta, '85 Trek 170, '89 Bianchi, '90 Bill Holland, '94 Grandis
The Gentleman rims would post-date the bike, but not by a whole bunch. They were fairly common on touring bikes in the 70's - not original equipment on a P-15, but not likely to raise any eyebrows, IMO. They would be the kind of thing a Paramount owner would be likely to update on his/her bike during that period, as better clincher's became available. The decals on the Gentleman rims did change, I think, but I personally wouldn't get too wrapped up in that if the rims look good. The Super Champion 58's pre-date the Gentleman model (I think), and were available when your bike was made.
Last edited by Picchio Special; 11-29-07 at 10:11 AM.