A Waterford Paramount, 1991
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A Waterford Paramount, 1991
I am pleased to announce a new member of my growing Classic and Vintage collection, though this one may not quite fit most of your definitions of same. It is a 1991 Waterford Paramount, Shimano 600 equipped, it is in better condition than it looks in the pictures. I have already acquired a pair of Shimano 7 speed barcons and changed the seat and seatpost, but it will remain pretty much as-is. I do plan the typical overhaul, but it is in good enough shape to ride as is. The paint is almost perfect and BRIGHT! Perfect for visibility, anyway.
It sure is light, not quite as light as my old Cannondale, but not aluminum either. I do not know what the tubing is, as there is no decal. I bet someone here can tell me......
OK, I think it is still sort of C & V, as it doesn't have brifters.
It sure is light, not quite as light as my old Cannondale, but not aluminum either. I do not know what the tubing is, as there is no decal. I bet someone here can tell me......
OK, I think it is still sort of C & V, as it doesn't have brifters.
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It's a beauty RK!
My '92 Waterford Paramount was built w/ True Temper and I'm wondering if yours may be too.... Are those 600 hubs laced to the Campy Omega rims? Definitely vintage!
My '92 Waterford Paramount was built w/ True Temper and I'm wondering if yours may be too.... Are those 600 hubs laced to the Campy Omega rims? Definitely vintage!
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Great find! Now Ms. RK will need one to match!
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Bigwoo, yes they are 600 hubs and Campy rims.
Pastor Bob, Mrs. K saw it after it was unpacked and assembled. It was in the garage. She came in and told me how much she liked the color and then asked if it was too big for her. She is 5'4", the frame is a 61cm.
If I could find her one.......I'd probably do it. I don't think that is terribly likely, though.
Pastor Bob, Mrs. K saw it after it was unpacked and assembled. It was in the garage. She came in and told me how much she liked the color and then asked if it was too big for her. She is 5'4", the frame is a 61cm.
If I could find her one.......I'd probably do it. I don't think that is terribly likely, though.
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1991 Waterford Paramount
Holland Titanium Dura Ace Group
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1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
1991 Waterford Paramount
Holland Titanium Dura Ace Group
Holland Titanium Ultegra Triple Group
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Thank you Stan!
Last night I took out my copy of "No Hands", and re-read about what miserable shape Schwinn was in during the late eighties and early nineties. They certainly produced a very nicely finished Paramount, though. The workmanship on that frame is incredible, even better than my classic Paramounts.
Last night I took out my copy of "No Hands", and re-read about what miserable shape Schwinn was in during the late eighties and early nineties. They certainly produced a very nicely finished Paramount, though. The workmanship on that frame is incredible, even better than my classic Paramounts.
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1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
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1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
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1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
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Holland Titanium Dura Ace Group
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I'm confused. I had a 91 Paramount 5 series, same as the white with 'interference' grey in that catalogue, but I was pretty sure it was Japanese not Waterford. Did they look the same and were manufactured simultaneously on both continents?
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I got SO close to bidding on that bike. Good catch!
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