Mint 1974 Schwinn Paramount P15 For Sale
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Mint 1974 Schwinn Paramount P15 For Sale
Bike has been sold. Thanks everyone.
For Sale: 1974 Schwinn Paramount P15 $1,500 (check link https://photos.app.goo.gl/Czd9FniAABYj9BUZA for additional photos)
I am downsizing and need to sell some of my Schwinn Lightweights. First on the block is my 1974 Paramount P15. I am hoping that a true Schwinn LW aficionado (member of this forum) will need and want this bike. Color is Flamboyant Lime Green. Frame size is 63 cm. Stand over height is 35” so it is made for us lanky folks.
I am the third owner of this bicycle. It was originally purchased by a Schwinn mechanic that worked at the last Schwinn dealer in Milwaukee, WI. Not long after purchasing the bicycle he fell ill to cancer and passed within a year. A collector I know in Milwaukee purchased the bicycle some 20 years later from the estate of the original owner’s widow. I purchased the bike from the collector in 2011.
Serial # is B7411 (left dropout) which indicates this is the eleventh Paramount manufactured in February of 1974. The condition is 99% and is a very, very pristine example of a Paramount P15 Touring Bike and darn near perfect. I will list the flaws that I have noticed below.
Frame is made from double butted Reynolds 531 tubing. Chrome tipped fork and stays. It features the classic Round head badge. Drive is 15 speed, 31 to 104 gear range. Campagnolo Alloy cotterless crank set (36/49/54). 14-16-19-25-31 freewheel cluster. GT 300 Le Tour (Shimano Crane) rear derailleur, Campagnolo front. Cinelli Alloy handlebar, stem and fittings. Campy head set and BB. Schwinn Approved Weinmann levers and center pull brakes; includes auxiliary safety brake levers. Brooks B17 leather saddle with copper rivets. Rims are Weinmann 27” x 1 ¼” double box design. Included are the original Campy touring pedals, Christophe toe clips and yellow leather straps, Regina gold chain. The short aluminum front and rear fenders were included when I purchased the bicycle. I have been told they were manufactured by Weinmann.
Items not original I have added but are included: Chain, SRAM 850. Tires are Continental Gator Skins 35mm. Italian manufactured aluminum Voyageur rear bag rack. Upgraded gray foam bar tape by Planet Bike. Gray Jagwire brake and shifter cable housings with Jagwire Teflon coated brake and shift cables. The bike shifts perfectly.
Flaws: Very small scar on the top left side of the Brooks saddle. One very small scratch in the top of the right side seat stay (too small to accurately photograph). Top edge of the “S” on the right side downtube decal is missing (shown in photos). Black and white Demarcation stripes on the leading edge of the chrome section of both chain stays are cracked shown in photos) could easily be replaced. Regina gold chain has a stiff link.
Price is $1,500 USD. I will ship in the Continental U.S. only via Bikeflights. Buyer pays all shipping costs. Ships from Des Moines, IA. If you have a hardshell bicycle carrier send it to me and I will carefully pack and place the bicycle inside then ship via Bikeflights. Or, you can purchase a bicycle shipping box from Bikeflights and dropship it to me. If you have any questions please refer them to msbikes51@gmail.com Thanks. Additional photos can be seen here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Czd9FniAABYj9BUZA
For Sale: 1974 Schwinn Paramount P15 $1,500 (check link https://photos.app.goo.gl/Czd9FniAABYj9BUZA for additional photos)
I am downsizing and need to sell some of my Schwinn Lightweights. First on the block is my 1974 Paramount P15. I am hoping that a true Schwinn LW aficionado (member of this forum) will need and want this bike. Color is Flamboyant Lime Green. Frame size is 63 cm. Stand over height is 35” so it is made for us lanky folks.
I am the third owner of this bicycle. It was originally purchased by a Schwinn mechanic that worked at the last Schwinn dealer in Milwaukee, WI. Not long after purchasing the bicycle he fell ill to cancer and passed within a year. A collector I know in Milwaukee purchased the bicycle some 20 years later from the estate of the original owner’s widow. I purchased the bike from the collector in 2011.
Serial # is B7411 (left dropout) which indicates this is the eleventh Paramount manufactured in February of 1974. The condition is 99% and is a very, very pristine example of a Paramount P15 Touring Bike and darn near perfect. I will list the flaws that I have noticed below.
Frame is made from double butted Reynolds 531 tubing. Chrome tipped fork and stays. It features the classic Round head badge. Drive is 15 speed, 31 to 104 gear range. Campagnolo Alloy cotterless crank set (36/49/54). 14-16-19-25-31 freewheel cluster. GT 300 Le Tour (Shimano Crane) rear derailleur, Campagnolo front. Cinelli Alloy handlebar, stem and fittings. Campy head set and BB. Schwinn Approved Weinmann levers and center pull brakes; includes auxiliary safety brake levers. Brooks B17 leather saddle with copper rivets. Rims are Weinmann 27” x 1 ¼” double box design. Included are the original Campy touring pedals, Christophe toe clips and yellow leather straps, Regina gold chain. The short aluminum front and rear fenders were included when I purchased the bicycle. I have been told they were manufactured by Weinmann.
Items not original I have added but are included: Chain, SRAM 850. Tires are Continental Gator Skins 35mm. Italian manufactured aluminum Voyageur rear bag rack. Upgraded gray foam bar tape by Planet Bike. Gray Jagwire brake and shifter cable housings with Jagwire Teflon coated brake and shift cables. The bike shifts perfectly.
Flaws: Very small scar on the top left side of the Brooks saddle. One very small scratch in the top of the right side seat stay (too small to accurately photograph). Top edge of the “S” on the right side downtube decal is missing (shown in photos). Black and white Demarcation stripes on the leading edge of the chrome section of both chain stays are cracked shown in photos) could easily be replaced. Regina gold chain has a stiff link.
Price is $1,500 USD. I will ship in the Continental U.S. only via Bikeflights. Buyer pays all shipping costs. Ships from Des Moines, IA. If you have a hardshell bicycle carrier send it to me and I will carefully pack and place the bicycle inside then ship via Bikeflights. Or, you can purchase a bicycle shipping box from Bikeflights and dropship it to me. If you have any questions please refer them to msbikes51@gmail.com Thanks. Additional photos can be seen here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Czd9FniAABYj9BUZA
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Calling mstateglfr , he's local and it's his size but I doubt he needs another old bike,
This is a very pretty bike. I like the "safety" brake levers which I imagine are original to the bike but unusual in a high end bike. I have a 1968 Paramount I need to rebuild and looking at this bike gave me some ideas on the rebuild.
GLWS.
This is a very pretty bike. I like the "safety" brake levers which I imagine are original to the bike but unusual in a high end bike. I have a 1968 Paramount I need to rebuild and looking at this bike gave me some ideas on the rebuild.
GLWS.
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In 1974 All Schwinn Lightweight models came stock with the safety brake levers. Some riders curse them. However, in urban situations you cannot always ride down in the hooks. i have always found safety levers to to be convenient when used as intended.
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That's neat. I didn't know that. I happen to like them for the same reasons you do. I have a 70s bike that came stock with them--a Sekine SHS 271--and I think they're swell.
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IIRC, you could buy conversion kits to add them to select brands of levers. The kit contained a longer pivot pin that allowed external mounting of the levers.
That bike is like a time capsule. It's just too big for me.
That bike is like a time capsule. It's just too big for me.
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be fun to see that with Campagnolo brake levers...
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Besides, if you buy it and give it a good home, you'll be removing the temptation from a whole raft of us taller folks. Think of it as taking one for the team, your good deed for the day.
You'll notice how easy it is for me to spend your money.
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Lower Price. Now $1,500.00
Not having much success at the former price. New price is $1,500.00. Thanks to all that have taken a look.
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It's worth it , imo. Just the price of a new paint job of that quality would be what, six hundred minimum? Probably more. I'm glad it's way too big for me, otherwise I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.
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Beauty!!
Beauty!!!
Best of luck!!
Best of luck!!
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As far as the bike being pristine... I hope it doesn't stop anyone from buying and enjoying the bike.
Way back around the year 2000, I had the chance to buy a 1974 Raleigh International that was still in the box. As many will know, it is extremely similar to the road Paramount... full Campy parts, except for the Weinmann brakes, Reynolds 531 tubing and chromed Nervex Pro lugs.
a quick photo..
While it is ridden only on sunny days, it does get ridden! There are plenty of folks, young and old, who comment on how much it shines! Compared to so many modern bikes, it really does stand out!
This Paramount deserves to be taken out in public for everyone to admire too!
Steve in Peoria
Way back around the year 2000, I had the chance to buy a 1974 Raleigh International that was still in the box. As many will know, it is extremely similar to the road Paramount... full Campy parts, except for the Weinmann brakes, Reynolds 531 tubing and chromed Nervex Pro lugs.
a quick photo..
While it is ridden only on sunny days, it does get ridden! There are plenty of folks, young and old, who comment on how much it shines! Compared to so many modern bikes, it really does stand out!
This Paramount deserves to be taken out in public for everyone to admire too!
Steve in Peoria
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I am not sure if i am happy or sad that it it too big...... I keep telling myself I don't need a pretty paramount, but this one is very cool
this would be a perfect Cino ride
this would be a perfect Cino ride
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I know a fellow Paramount owner/rider here in Des Moines with a 1976 P15. He sent his back to PDG for a full restoration paint. The total of paint, decals and shipping was just over $1,200.
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My 1974 P-15 is sold.
Bike has been sold. Thanks to all that commented and took a look.
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