Wrenchspinnerjr

Hey all, I just picked up a 1992 Schwinn Paramount in beautiful condition for $225. I'm planning on cleaning it up and re-selling it. The bike is blue with red specs in it. My question is, what color bar tape was originally on this bike? It currently has red. I was thinking to use black. What is the consensus? Thanks all

well biked

Black tape is most practical. Not sure if the bike at the bottom of the pic is the model you have (more than one Paramount, PDG model, etc, that year) but white tape is shown on it. Not practical, but looks good for a few rides.

https://bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/1992...992_Pmt_20.jpg

_ForceD_

Not sure about in the 90s. But back in the 70s that Schwinn line...Paramount, Varsity, Collegiate, etc...generally had bar tape that identically matched whatever color the frame was.


Dan

techsensei

White. Schwinn's PDG bar tape was similar to Pelten/Bike Ribbon.

Wrenchspinnerjr

White huh, not my favorite. Not totally sure I want to use white or black.

well biked

Since you say you're going to sell the bike, I'll tell you this: I sell bicycles for a living, and I've had customers request a change of bar tape color, before purchasing a bike, from just about any color you can think of.....the color they always want it changed to is black. YMMV. I've never, ever had someone ask me to change black tape to something else before a purchase. From black to something else on a bike they already own, just to change things up for a while? Sure. But never before a sale. I like to think this means they can actually see themselves riding the bike a lot.

Dave Cutter

I think I'd seen that bike on CL... and posted it:

Really glad it went to someone who can appreciate it.

The catalog looks like they used white bar tape. Forum tradition would suggest you use "flipper blue" bar tape (inside humor). I think black would look fine for resale.

Wrenchspinnerjr

Nope not from CL. Bought it from a friend. I like the look of black but white may look really nice. It has a red camo print that I can't stand.

Dave Cutter

If it's not a daily rider... white can be nice. Synthetic cork washes clean easy enough. If you plan to resale... looks and originality are everything (IMHO).

Wrenchspinnerjr

thats actually great info well biked. I know this isn't the forum but what do you think this bike would be worth? 1992 Paramount series 3 with rx100 components. Figured I'd get the info right from someone who does this for a living. I'd provide pics but my iPad is acting up

well biked

In my shop, I deal almost exclusively with new bikes these days. Your '90's PDG Paramount isn't really one of the collectable Paramounts that can bring big money, but they are very nice bikes from that era, so if the bike's in very good shape and you find the right buyer, perhaps you could get $400 for it, give or take. Depends on the market where you are, too. Take that with a grain of salt, because appraising used bikes isn't really my thing. I would put more stock in what the folks in the C and V forum say about it. BF member Scooper knows more about Paramounts from all eras than just about anyone, I would guess.

Wrenchspinnerjr

Yea I was thinking around $400. It's a nice bike and I think for the right person it would be great

RoadGuy

$400 is pushing it, unless the bike is all original, in like-new condition, and you are willing to wait for that perfect, once in a Lifetime Buyer.

These bikes trade hands for anywhere between $150-$300 all day, depending on the condition and originality.

Wrenchspinnerjr

It is all original except for tires and bar wrap. I figure I'll toss it on CL for $400 and see what happens

Japanamount

FWIW, I paid $300.00 for the "mint condition" -as in totally like new and unmolested without a scratch on it- 58cm PDG-5 that is my current mount.

TireLever-07

The PDG Group,, were the Asian built Paramount family of bikes. Guess they were fighting for Trek & Cannondale buyers then.