As I stated earlier I was asking the original question to get your viewpoints on me making my Paramount SS. I have been accused of trying to start something by asking a simple question. The reason I asked it here and not SS/FG forum is because I new the SS/FG forum would simply say go for it. I asked here because I respected the thoughts and opinions of those who could talk with me in a rational and decent way. I certainly respect the fact that you may not want me to SS my Paramount. It's your love for the name that made me value your opinions on the subject. Perhaps given your viewpoint I may even deicide that the love of the Paramount name may persuade me to find another bike for this project. The people who had to be nasty about this simply made me wonder what type of immature people I was dealing with. I am not a person who is trying to fit into some new found fad. I actually thought the bike would make for a sleek and lightweight singlespeed road bike. The reason for singlespeed is because of fitness not a fad. Using only one gear would help in making me a stronger rider. I am sorry for those who are so paranoid about someone posting about a SS conversion here that they have to call someone a troll, or a drew or whatever.