Bike Forums - Speaking of Paramounts

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Originally Posted by cudak888 (Post 11084304)

Though I do like Prugnat Paramounts myself (as perhaps evidenced by that avatar of mine, no less), I must say that the Record RD/151 drivetrain mix generally has a greater draw for me. Same for the painted versions over the chrome - the chrome does become overwhelming after a while. Good stuff for show or a showroom floor, but it loses it's novelty quickly.

-Kurt

I agree with this whole deal, pretty much. I think the lug lining and pin striping looks much better on a painted frame, for one thing. I do kind of prefer the Prugnat lugs, since they're less common. Schwinn didn't do anything really special with the Nervex Pros: lots of bikes from the 60's into the 70's had them, and be no means were they all top-level. I actually bid on the yellow one, but just couldn't go higher at the moment.