I purchased it, dear reader
 

I told myself I wanted a project. We'll see. I think there's not an original component on it. Maybe the headset or BB? Might have let my enthusiasm get the better of me.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3872/...f5f72241_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/...8c7c000d_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3917/...3a3a9589_c.jpg

...and what a cool project to take on! :D May we see the entire "Project Paramount?" :p Looks as if you have the opportunity to easily upgrade to a triple crankset. ;)

A fine riding bike that one.

I *think* the PDG "series" bikes were all the same frame, that the difference was in the component groups and paint color.

So getting a PDG 3 and building it with the cat's pyjamas of components will get you the equivalent of a Series 5 or better.

You may find a Panasonic PDG surprise waiting for you.


Congratulations!

Enthusiasm will carry the day. A nice bike is waiting at the end of your efforts. Good call on the purchase as far as I am concerned.

Never go wrong with another Schwinn !

But man, is it rough. Lots of chips. There are hundreds of chips. Surface rust. And the components look like they came out of the co-op bin after a prior owner stripped it. Might be the only high end road bike I've ever seen with an Acera derailleur.

It's still a nice frame with the star bottle bosses and the chain hanger etc.

I've discovered it's too big and will likely put it in the frame-doesn't-fit thread when I've got it stripped of parts and inspected. Measure twice buy once :-/ Not one single part may remain by the time I'm done, but it's a foot into the door of a nice frame. The notional goal at the moment is a frame like this with SRAM Apex WiFli

Here it is in the cruel clear light of morning.

Crank: Sekae SX
FD: Suntour AR
RD: Shimano Acera
Shifters: Shimano stem
Brakes: mismatched. Front is unmarked but is double-pivot at least. Rear is Dia-Compe
Stem and handlebar: no name, appear to be steel. Stem is an inch above min insertion
Brake levers: Leechi?
Pedals: Shimano PD-M505, ok
Wheels: I don't even want to talk about it.

But the guy had it trimmed and was riding it.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/...a30581ba_c.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3891/...d8f13935_c.jpg

That really is an odd collection nuts and bolts, isn't it? Still, nice frame.

What's with those handlebars? Super long extension! How does one reach the drops?

By the look of them they should be rotated down a good 15-20 degrees, until the drops are nearly level, which would bring them a ways aft. I don't know the model, there's no mark evident in the middle between the tape where it would usually be. Maybe they came from a cheap fixie. The original came with an anatomic bar.

The chain hanger braze-on is a nice touch, why doesn't every bike have one?

These posts always excite me. Looks like a fun project! Can't wait to see more.

nowadays only buy based on how the frame condition and fit- maybe the wheelset. 90%+ always needs to be rebuild or replaced anyways.

Do you really expect to have a great, safe experience dry BB & hubs and 30 yr old brakes cables?


Things I needed to replace immediately on every bike I have bought:
chain, brakepads, seat, pedals, BB spindle(sometimes) & lube, wheel hubs bearings & lube, headset, cassette, chainrings (sometimes), tires (always), tubes (always), cables, housings, hoods, tape.

I took it apart tonight. Wasn't expecting much.

I got a good crankset and FD. The rings are 50-44 (seems random) on 110BCD and there are holes for a 74BCD triple ring. Rear brake good. Seat post serviceable but unmarked. Chrome handlebar, unmarked. The stem is chrome, there's a logo on the stem, can't tell what it is - sort of a circle with a rounded A. Brake levers and shifters in good shape. None of it is special but they are serviceable.

Didn't look really close at the RD. Front brake has a bent cable arm - how does that happen? Seat is junk.

I left the headset in because I couldn't find both my crescent wrenches and left the BB in because I need to borrow the socket.

I put the frame on Craigslist. :-/

why? It has a lot of potential.

A lot of work/money for a frame that doesn't fit:

I have three frames that suckered me into repainting! None are done! Maybe a smart move.