Old 10-25-08 | 03:51 PM
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Weasel9
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From: Durango, CO
How much is this Schwinn Paramount worth?

I don't have pictures, unfortunately, but I'll try to describe it.

It's either a '71 or '72 Paramount. The guy is the original owner! I believe it's a P-15. It's got a triple chainring, and seems to be more of a touring setup. The paint's been damaged here and there, needs a good steel-wool-ing and touch up paint (It's Silver). The lugs look in good shape, a tiny bit of rust in one or two spots. Decals are missing bits and pieces.

Components: it gets a little weird.
Hubs: Campy
Rims:?? but not original
FD: Campy
RD: Le Tour? (Schwinn Approved) Not sure what it is, but not Campy
Cranks: Campy
Saddle: Original Brooks Professional, relatively undamaged
Stem: Cinelli
Handlebars: Campy
Brakes: Weinnman centerpulls
Shifters: Suntour bar-ends <--WTF?
Headset: Campy

It needs some work before it's in tip-top shape, but I plan on replacing a few parts and taking the whole thing apart for cleaning/overhaul. It's my size, and the guy's asking $300. I can't decide if it's an ok deal or not. But it's a Paramount! I've wanted one for a long time, and would probably make it into a touring setup.

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