so it looks like you'd need a drop bolt to get a 700c on the front of that. I'm going with 700c on my bikes, just seems easier to deal with.

I just found out that Rabid Koala has a pair.

Both Campagnolo calipers that were mounted on it when I got it had drop bolts on it. The brake slots were also filed down about 4mm.

-Kurt

Or use a Weinmann rear brake on the front like I did when I set my P-15 up as a Rando bike. I just joined RUSA.

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Fender, where did you source your Paramount decals? (Probably Waterford, but I'm curious to know if there are any other sources).

-Kurt

Kurt,

It was Waterford. I was one of the unfortunate Velo Graphics victims so Waterford was the only option at the time.

As an aside, this bike is running 700c wheels w/32mm tires, full fenders and there is clearance to spare. The rear is 9 speed Ultegra 11-32 and the the frame was not cold set to accept the new hub. I removed a spacer from the rear hub and it slips in with a very light speading of the rear trianlge with my fingers. The friction barcons & Le Tour RD are handling a 9 speed 11-32 rear with narry an issue. I have all of the original parts and can convert it back to original in a few hours if needed. I love the fleibility of older bikes!

Looks like I'm going to end up being an unfortunate Waterford victim. For the price Rich asks for his stuff, you'd think he would tighten up about service promptness.

You know, I've always wondered whether my '61 Paramount was or was not designed for 700C's - I always thought 27"s were what it was spec'ed with, but I've been running 700C's on it with the stock brakes with hardly any issue - did not even have to put a 610 on the front.

Funny how the Paramount geometries changed now and then. There is an all-chrome '72 at one local shop at present that was made for 700C, and despite being the same frame size as my '70 (and yours, as a matter of fact), the stays and forks are a shorter fit.

-Kurt

wouldn't they build a custom paramount for very little extra? I knew some tourists back in the mid '70s that ran heavy tubulars, so it wouldn't surprise me to see a Paramount with relaxed geometry and 700c clearances that would accept fenders..

Fender,

Your P is great looking. It took me a few looks but I finally realized the front hub is a dynamo.

So, when are you riding that baby to NH? Just take a left on US 1 and head north!

My ~75 motobecane came stock with 27" rims, I switched to 700c because I didnt really know the difference but I gotta say I like the new rims better, could be my small frame though.

(anyone know good way to get a year on an old frame? Ive got original paint and components, it was exactly equiped as a few '75s I looked up but I am working under the assumption they stuck with the same groupset for their entry level touring bike [Mirage] for more than 1 year)

Here's a couple with 27"

Classic Schwinn lovelys!

They would, though I've seen too many of both 700C and 27" variants for either to be a special order. For the record, my own '70 is a stock build, made for 27" wheels.

I've seen an all-chrome Paramount frameset with factory braze-ons for front and rear racks. That took the cake for "custom build" in my book.

-Kurt

Thanks PB! I would love to take a trip north. Now with the 700c Wheels I can run my studded Nokian's and take on you snowfall! The dynamo was purchased via that fellow who is close by, that you won't patronize.
It was funny when I purchased it from him how annoyed he was that I was having the wheel built locally and not by him! I have had it for a couple of years now and it is a wonderful thing to have lights whenever needed. It is also nice to be able to run them during the day when in heavy traffic for added visibility like a motorcycle.

Which rides will you be doing next year?

Not sure yet. I just got the handbook in the mail today.

Going with the Capitol Area, or Eastern PA group? I'm planning on three with DC group, since some of their rides actually make it up to some places I ride to from my driveway.