Paramount Hardrock Etcetera
 

Hello everyone.

I commute near-daily, 11 mi round trip. I haul the bike in to work on Monday and leave the truck overnight as often as I can, giving me use of the truck during the day. I'm on a 2002 Specialized Hardrock which I bought new, now kitted out with a big Electra ding-dong bell, slick tires and a large tail bag. I find it a bit leaned over and small wheel and might replace it sooner or later with something like an FX.

But more importantly I'm putting my Dad's 1976 Schwinn Paramount P10-9 back together. Although some marketing said 1-1/4 tires, I found that Panaracer Pasela 630-32 tires very nearly don't fit. But supposedly there were optional fenders. Go figure.

At one point I had a slick little Cannondale CAAD-something Saeco team replica bike. Bought used, sold for profit. Never learned much about it but liked the speed. Sold when I had some health problems that prevent me from really pushing my limits.

Hey Darth Lefty,

Welcome to Bike Forums

Hi Darth, welcome to BF, it seems you have your commuting down to an art. We have a good commuting forum here, you should check in to it. The Paramount is one very sought after bike, go to the Classic and Vintage Forum and start a thread, with some pictures of your dad's bike, they will enjoy seeing another Paramount that is being well loved and cared for. Best wishes on your future cycling.

Bill

Thanks peoples!

I wouldn't say it's well loved and cared for yet. I'm working on it! When it's roadworthy I'll start with the photos.