'61 Paramount progress...
05-27-06, 05:42 PM
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'61 Paramount progress...
Just some progress photos of the '61 with its new fork.
Sorry to say that there's not much else to report on other then the fork, although the observant will note a brand new Weinmann centerpull stop for the front brake.
I do not have the seatpost yet (incidentally, this thing takes a 27.0, not a 27.2), hence the reason why the Brooks B.17 is teetering on the seatpost lug. Looks good though.
By the way, can anyone recommend vintage-looking 700X28C skinwall tires for this machine? Preferably a tyre without directional tread.
Take care,
-Kurt
Sorry to say that there's not much else to report on other then the fork, although the observant will note a brand new Weinmann centerpull stop for the front brake.
I do not have the seatpost yet (incidentally, this thing takes a 27.0, not a 27.2), hence the reason why the Brooks B.17 is teetering on the seatpost lug. Looks good though.
By the way, can anyone recommend vintage-looking 700X28C skinwall tires for this machine? Preferably a tyre without directional tread.
Take care,
-Kurt
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05-27-06, 06:34 PM
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It looks great, Kurt! It's shaping up nicely.
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Originally Posted by Scooper
It looks great, Kurt! It's shaping up nicely.
So far the project seems to be rolling along quite well, I must say - although I am still a tad miffed about the inner diameter of the new fork's steer tube - it's a 22.2 for the later Cinelli stems, and the Titan stem is a 22.0. Guess it's time to fashion a sleeve from 1mm steel (hobby store should have it).
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Thanks for the pictures of your Paramount Kurt. Man, I love those bikes. Keep us up to date with the build.
Bob
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Originally Posted by Mariner Fan
Thanks for the pictures of your Paramount Kurt. Man, I love those bikes. Keep us up to date with the build.
Bob
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I always have high hopes of finding a Paramount with the nervex lugs at a garage sale...what a beautiful machine 
My neighbor has an early 90's PDG5 Paramount hanging un-used in the garage; I think it may be too large for moi, but I may just ask about it one of these days...
My neighbor has an early 90's PDG5 Paramount hanging un-used in the garage; I think it may be too large for moi, but I may just ask about it one of these days...
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Originally Posted by cudak888
I do not have the seatpost yet (incidentally, this thing takes a 27.0, not a 27.2
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Nice! Thanks for the update!
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Originally Posted by kevinsubaru
I always have high hopes of finding a Paramount with the nervex lugs at a garage sale...what a beautiful machine
The project is no longer at the 'nightmare' stage (see vise pics) but it definitely was when I first started it. I don't think I'd do it again.
Originally Posted by Sierra
I just checked my '62 P13. It has a 27.2 seatpost in it. I'm glad you mentioned the Titan stem diameter. I've got an old logo Cinelli with old logo Cinelli Giro d'Italia bars on the bike now, but am getting ready to install the proper Titan stem and Kint/Maes bars on it. My stem measures 22.0 on one axis and 22.2 rotated 90 degrees. I will may need a shim as well but I will test fit the stem first to see how it tightens up.
Hmm! An ovaled Titan stem, is it? Odd - did you measure it down at the binder? Perhaps it's deformed a bit from being tightened down.
I tried tightening down the stem in the new fork on my '61 for these photos - it seemed to hold reasonably well, but it required a bit more torque then I'd prefer. The original hex head on the binder isn't in such great shape either, so I did play it safe while tightening down. I ended up replacing the bolt with a similar aftermarket replacement (and the wedge from a Raleigh Sports), for the original was too deformed to use once I removed it.
Originally Posted by Lamplight
Beautiful bike Kurt! All the polished metal and chrome goes so well with that color.
-Kurt
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Keep posting, Kurt! Circa 1960 project bikes with Reynolds 531 frames are great!
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Originally Posted by John E
Keep posting, Kurt! Circa 1960 project bikes with Reynolds 531 frames are great!
-Kurt
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Originally Posted by kevinsubaru
I always have high hopes of finding a Paramount with the nervex lugs at a garage sale...what a beautiful machine
First, that's a beautiful bike Kurt, keep posting all that eye candy. It keeps myself and others motivated. I have the same dream as kevinsubaru. So far I found a 82 Fuji Monterey, 93 Fuji Club, 85 Ross 290S, 83 Trek 560, and a early 90's Cannondale SR500 with headshock. But no Schwinn Paramount. But thanks to Kurt and PastorBob, I'll keep lookin'!
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Originally Posted by roccobike
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First, that's a beautiful bike Kurt, keep posting all that eye candy. It keeps myself and others motivated. I have the same dream as kevinsubaru. So far I found a 82 Fuji Monterey, 93 Fuji Club, 85 Ross 290S, 83 Trek 560, and a early 90's Cannondale SR500 with headshock. But no Schwinn Paramount. But thanks to Kurt and PastorBob, I'll keep lookin'!
First, that's a beautiful bike Kurt, keep posting all that eye candy. It keeps myself and others motivated. I have the same dream as kevinsubaru. So far I found a 82 Fuji Monterey, 93 Fuji Club, 85 Ross 290S, 83 Trek 560, and a early 90's Cannondale SR500 with headshock. But no Schwinn Paramount. But thanks to Kurt and PastorBob, I'll keep lookin'!
I'm not sure if this would fufill that dream for you, but there was a '70s Paramount in Ft. Ladurdale listed a few weeks ago in the Sun Sentenel for $200 - repainted black. Not sure what the number was, for one of the Stingray fellows told me about it. Not sure if it was poorly or properly repainted.
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