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Here’s that 1972 Paramount P-13
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5080305a7.jpeg
I took a few glamour shots today. The build is pretty original-ish, mostly Nuovo Record from the early 70s. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6cfcecade.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...aa33c432e.jpeg In concessions to age and gravity, the crankset sports a 48/42 and there’s a 14-32 in the back. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b49c046eb.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...42d705e5b.jpeg New B17 Imperial because I prefer (need, really) the cutout. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...589866d7e.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4b129ed75.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a483858e2.jpeg The bars and stem are Cinelli but with the newer logos. I chose to use black tape and cables and leave the typical red highlights to some smaller pieces. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc5e2b7a2.jpeg A set of replacement decals is on the way from Waterford, but the head badge still rocks. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...83b692ea6.jpeg The ride is smooth and well-behaved. I had it up to 40 on a twisty downhill and if felt solid. I noticed today that unlike my other bikes, I have no toe overlap. And I’d been thinking of swapping in a longer set of arms…Chapeau to [MENTION=562419]Milepost105[/MENTION] for the frame, it’ll get good use! |
There’s a lot of Very Shiny going on there. Nice!
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Shiny, good. Grunt, grunt.
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The build is looking great. I really like the red shifter covers. Welcome to the chrome Paramount club.
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Originally Posted by ascherer
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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc5e2b7a2.jpeg A set of replacement decals is on the way from Waterford, but the head badge still rocks. Maybe the best period. ;) |
[MENTION=94771]ascherer[/MENTION]
So you just happened to have 4 red Campy lever covers laying around? :twitchy: Genius ;) |
Oh, hell yeah!
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Beautiful bicycle. Beautiful pictures. 'Nuff said.
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Originally Posted by merziac
(Post 22912808)
[MENTION=94771]ascherer[/MENTION]
So you just happened to have 4 red Campy lever covers laying around? :twitchy: Genius ;) |
Damn that's nice!
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showroom fresh!!
Unbelievable beauty. |
Just saying, I'd have to go back through my PMs and emails to figure out just how many of you in some way have contributed to this build, but it's A LOT. Chapeau and my sincere humble thanks to you all, the finest group on the interwebz.
Oh, and these arrived today! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...67b6baf072.jpg |
I like your half-step gearing, and I am jealous that your derailleur hanger enables a 1972 NR to accommodate 32T. I shared my 1982 Bianchi story -- 46-38 / 13-15-17-20-23-26 was the absolute lowest I could go without resorting to a 110mm BCD spider.
Great-looking machine, very similar to the 1974(ish) large-frame chrome Paramount one of my friends owned. |
Nice "dream build"!
I've seen that before where a narrower spread of chainring sizes allows a short-cage NR to handle 14-32t with grace (and with careful balance of chain length and axle position). |
A dream bike, no carbon-fiber, disk-brake, Di2 contraption churned out in a Taiwanese factory will ever come close.
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A chrome Paramount is a serious grail bike....! Looks fantastic. How wide are the tires you've got on there?
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Originally Posted by ehcoplex
A chrome Paramount is a serious grail bike....! Looks fantastic. How wide are the tires you've got on there?
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...def58dbf1.jpeg |
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