Paramount city bike
03-19-21, 03:21 AM
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Frame arrived home today! I don't think costs were excessive around 2k for all new paint and chrome, about evenly split. Economic stimulus eh. The fly in the ointment is that the information they sent says not to build it for a month or so. I had advance notice of its arrival and pulled and sorted all the previously cleaned and restored parts and cleaned the shop and everything in order to start the build soonest, now I'm put off a month. Shoot! Pictures in the next few days.
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06-29-21, 06:47 PM
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Frame arrived home today! I don't think costs were excessive around 2k for all new paint and chrome, about evenly split. Economic stimulus eh. The fly in the ointment is that the information they sent says not to build it for a month or so. I had advance notice of its arrival and pulled and sorted all the previously cleaned and restored parts and cleaned the shop and everything in order to start the build soonest, now I'm put off a month. Shoot! Pictures in the next few days.
Brian
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08-05-21, 04:47 PM
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I promised pictures:
Here are pictures of my imperfect build. Several small things will get changed but I rode it for the first time tonight. It is the first time I have ridden this bike or any Paramount. I have owned it since 2007. Riding it is a treat. It is a 21 inch frame which I thought would be too small but standover height is perfect.
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1974 Paramount White (Campagnolo Record, Weinmann)
1975 Viscount Aerospace Pro (Vintage Dura-Ace)
1971 Schwinn Super Sport Kool Lemon (single speed)
1971 Raleigh Superbe (mens)
1974 Raleigh Superbe (ladies)
Brian McCall
1974 Paramount White (Campagnolo Record, Weinmann)
1975 Viscount Aerospace Pro (Vintage Dura-Ace)
1971 Schwinn Super Sport Kool Lemon (single speed)
1971 Raleigh Superbe (mens)
1974 Raleigh Superbe (ladies)
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08-05-21, 05:05 PM
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WOW!
Looks fantastic and I am no big fan of white except when its brand new sparkling bright like this.
So glad when a Paramount gets redone correctly.
Also glad you waited, that paint will look good and last much longer.
WOW!Looks fantastic and I am no big fan of white except when its brand new sparkling bright like this.
So glad when a Paramount gets redone correctly.
Also glad you waited, that paint will look good and last much longer.
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08-05-21, 10:27 PM
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What a beauty with that classic paint job. I am a big fan of fenders on a city bike, even if just for looks (and chainguards too). I think white fenders would really set this off. Here is my attempt at a TREK "Sports". The dull grey paint kind of fits the old Raleigh Sports image.
