Schwinn Paramount Series 2 PDG...my first!
08-17-19, 02:32 PM
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Well I can fit a Continental 4000s II 700 x 25 on the rear but only on 700 x 23 on the front. I tried a 700 x 25 and it rubbed on the bottom of the front fork, not the brake but the fork itself. The tires were mounted on Compagnolo Scirocco wheels that aren't very wide.
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I bet if you hit that with some paint polish like Meguiar's #7 that shine will really pop. I use it on all the old bikes I find and it does a great job.
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The PDG series bikes are awesome, I have a series 5 that was one of my favorite rides, frame a bit small at 60cm though, was the largest they made. Found a 68cm Waterford Paramount OS frame, that fit me better, transferred all components to that, great ride but not better. Stuck with a mint 60cm purple splatter series 5 frame if any body interested.
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08-18-19, 07:29 PM
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I bet if you hit that with some paint polish like Meguiar's #7 that shine will really pop. I use it on all the old bikes I find and it does a great job.
Light compound...then a polishing compound...THEN a polish...finished with a Carnuba wax (like I use on all my cars and bikes). All this for only the paint. Chrome and alloy are done differently, using a special polish and then Carnuba waxed.
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Wow
I have that bike, I tried to unload it last year after 30 years in storage, seeing this I’m inspired to clean it up. Suggestion on new tube and tires?
04-26-20, 08:03 PM
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Be still my beating heart. Getting that for $30 is better than winning the lottery. Be good. Have fun.
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Bike has gone to a new home as of a few months ago. To bad that I can't keep them all, but I do enjoy bringing them back to life. 
