1972 P-15 Paramount?? AKA What is this I don't even...
06-07-10, 04:24 PM
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1972 P-15 Paramount?? AKA What is this I don't even...
From my local Craigslist. This is, in my opinion, worse than calling a U-O8 a PX-10.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/1780224006.html
schwinn Vintage road bike 1970 new accessories (chandler)
Date: 2010-06-07, 2:12PM MST
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I have a schwinn road bike for sale the Frame is from the 1970's but the Rims and tires are new 3 mo old Even have a new spindle Piece that goes in the middle that the cranks turn on. its a good solid bike I am looking to get something a little longer because my knees shift the gears if I stand up. If your interested send me a text message ( 541 ) 250 - 0742
1972 PARAMOUNT P-15 27" high pressure tire 15-speed This is the second of the matching pair of 1972 P-15 Paramounts Notice that the frame size is smaller than the one above. It is unknown how many matching pairs were made, but they are extremely rare. The frame is Reynolds 531.
* Location: chandler
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I'm no Paramount expert, but that doesn't look much like a Paramount to me...though I really do like the 4 shifters he has going on.
I always thought that Barcons + stem shifters would give you plenty of options on how to cycle through those 10 speeds...
I have no idea what this guy is on, but I want some!
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/1780224006.html
schwinn Vintage road bike 1970 new accessories (chandler)
Date: 2010-06-07, 2:12PM MST
Reply to: see below
I have a schwinn road bike for sale the Frame is from the 1970's but the Rims and tires are new 3 mo old Even have a new spindle Piece that goes in the middle that the cranks turn on. its a good solid bike I am looking to get something a little longer because my knees shift the gears if I stand up. If your interested send me a text message ( 541 ) 250 - 0742
1972 PARAMOUNT P-15 27" high pressure tire 15-speed This is the second of the matching pair of 1972 P-15 Paramounts Notice that the frame size is smaller than the one above. It is unknown how many matching pairs were made, but they are extremely rare. The frame is Reynolds 531.
* Location: chandler
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
I'm no Paramount expert, but that doesn't look much like a Paramount to me...though I really do like the 4 shifters he has going on.
I always thought that Barcons + stem shifters would give you plenty of options on how to cycle through those 10 speeds...I have no idea what this guy is on, but I want some!
06-07-10, 04:39 PM
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OH. MY. GOD...
I politely texted the seller asking him why he called his bike a paramount, he was a little defensive at first.
Two texts later-
Pretty bold guess, bro, to call it a P15........
I politely texted the seller asking him why he called his bike a paramount, he was a little defensive at first.
Two texts later-
Me: Is it repainted? It doesn't have any of the markings of a Paramount...
Me: If you have a paramount I'm interested in seeing it. The photos in your ad, however, don't look like a paramount to me. Did you post the wrong photos?
Seller: I was just taking a guess as to what it was
Me: If you have a paramount I'm interested in seeing it. The photos in your ad, however, don't look like a paramount to me. Did you post the wrong photos?
Seller: I was just taking a guess as to what it was
Pretty bold guess, bro, to call it a P15........
06-07-10, 06:37 PM
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which paramount had a seat tube that extended 3" above the top tube?
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1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
06-07-10, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by norskagent
which paramount had a seat tube that extended 3" above the top tube?
Looks to me like the advertiser was, as the British say, taking the piss.
06-07-10, 09:38 PM
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Lets all flag him.
06-07-10, 09:40 PM
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Thrifty Bill
Anyone notice the set of stem shifters and a set of barcons? Also, you have to love his light mount...
