1970 Schwinn Paramount. How much is it worth?
09-27-13, 06:13 PM
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1970 Schwinn Paramount. How much is it worth?
Hello,
I have a 1970 Schwinn Paramount for sale. Lots of pictures in the link below:
https://billbattle.smugmug.com/Catego...3607&k=fk6C4Hr
I built it up to ride around town but haven't put 50 miles into yet. She Who Must Be Obeyed has noted an increase in the herd so I have decided to sell the Paramount.
There are threads about the bike:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ight=Paramount
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...winn+Paramount
Yes, it has a wild pile of components on it. It rides very nicely though those racing tires are unforgiving on rough pavement. I have an extra set of those tires still in their box. They came from a close-out sale at harriscyclery.
I'll put it up for sale on the forum marketplace board but it says they want prices listed and I don't have an idea where to set it.
Thanks!
I have a 1970 Schwinn Paramount for sale. Lots of pictures in the link below:
https://billbattle.smugmug.com/Catego...3607&k=fk6C4Hr
I built it up to ride around town but haven't put 50 miles into yet. She Who Must Be Obeyed has noted an increase in the herd so I have decided to sell the Paramount.
There are threads about the bike:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ight=Paramount
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...winn+Paramount
Yes, it has a wild pile of components on it. It rides very nicely though those racing tires are unforgiving on rough pavement. I have an extra set of those tires still in their box. They came from a close-out sale at harriscyclery.
I'll put it up for sale on the forum marketplace board but it says they want prices listed and I don't have an idea where to set it.
Thanks!
10-03-13, 03:49 PM
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No idea? Really?
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Frame only, or complete as pictured? I would sell this frame only - I don't think the current build ads much value over it's frame value to most buyers. On eBay - I'd guess about $400ish for frame/fork - maybe 500? Complete - I'd guess about 500.
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Shouldn't a 1970 Paramount have chrome on the fork tips?
https://schwinncruisers.com/catalogs/...ilee-paramount
I don't know I'm just asking.
https://schwinncruisers.com/catalogs/...ilee-paramount
I don't know I'm just asking.
10-06-13, 11:31 AM
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Shouldn't a 1970 Paramount have chrome on the fork tips?
https://schwinncruisers.com/catalogs/...ilee-paramount
I don't know I'm just asking.
https://schwinncruisers.com/catalogs/...ilee-paramount
I don't know I'm just asking.
The repaint was pointed out in the earlier threads Bill linked to. Also, the fork isn't original. This bike would make a very nice rider, but IMHO wouldn't be of interest to a collector because it would cost too much to correctly restore it.
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Scooper is right; it's rides very well but the fork and the paint are not original. That's why I asked about its worth.
And I agree with KonAaron Snake; the build is such a mish-mash.
I'll put it up on the Marketplace forum as a frame only item and sell the wheels/tires separately as well. If somebody sees a part in the Paramount they are interested in, just send me a PM.
And I agree with KonAaron Snake; the build is such a mish-mash.
I'll put it up on the Marketplace forum as a frame only item and sell the wheels/tires separately as well. If somebody sees a part in the Paramount they are interested in, just send me a PM.
10-09-13, 11:55 PM
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10-10-13, 10:13 AM
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Part it out. I'd say you could get around $400 for the frame.
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