Yardsale2 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 As some of you know I do estate sales and wile I was conducting one over the weekend, like at every sale before asked this old timer if he had any old bike sitting around. He said yea I have an old Schwinn Paramount hanging in the barn along with a “big drum of parts” . I was like ok you selling ? “Sure” . I got his phone number and gave him a call the next day, got in the van and headed out on a 45min drive. Got to the house walked out back to the barn seen the Paramount and had to have it ! I mean all OG 1972 loaded with the “goods” any rate he had a small pile of stingray stuff sitting on the ground so started a small pile. Then he pointed to a cardboard barrel under his work bench and said “that has a bit of old stuff in it” so I moved some stuff to get to it and once I opened it I seen the DC MX1000 set in a bag and started to dig. Then a pedal cage caught my eye and I was stunned !!! Asked it if was ok to dump out the drum and wow I couldn’t believe what I found. A very nice set of Gold Bob Reedy pedals in a drum out in the country!! Now I don’t have much of anything worthy for them so I guess they go in my drawer lol moral of this long ass story in this.. always ask the old timer because you might find a bit of gold lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardsale2 Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 And as you see I did get the paramount. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Wow bike porn score! The Reedys and Paramount are in fine shape with little wear what is not to like. The Paramount looks to be a low mileage time capsule. Perhaps all original, I will guess a 1978 or 9 model. I especially like the chromed lugs. Could you take some close ups of the seat mast tube stickers please. I think that is a 531 and perhaps a bike shop sticker? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardsale2 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 8 hours ago, Curt said: Wow bike porn score! The Reedys and Paramount are in fine shape with little wear what is not to like. The Paramount looks to be a low mileage time capsule. Perhaps all original, I will guess a 1978 or 9 model. I especially like the chromed lugs. Could you take some close ups of the seat mast tube stickers please. I think that is a 531 and perhaps a bike shop sticker? It’s a 1971 531 model And yes all OG and in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 26incher Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Damn, what a score! I want to see a picture of that saddle… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardsale2 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 10 hours ago, The 26incher said: Damn, what a score! I want to see a picture of that saddle… No rips just scuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Thanks for the excellent images of the seat mast stickers and other details. I was way off on the age. 1971 makes it even more impressive given its fine condition. As cool as the Michigan license is, it's a shame that they partially cover the Schwinn sticker. I wonder if that bike is some type of an Olympics replica or that it pays tribute to an Olympic road bike victory or team? I wonder if the rear dropouts were by Schwinn or some European manufacture? Double butted spokes on those cool Campy hubs. Great stuff, congratulations on the score! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardsale2 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 7 hours ago, Curt said: Thanks for the excellent images of the seat mast stickers and other details. I was way off on the age. 1971 makes it even more impressive given its fine condition. As cool as the Michigan license is, it's a shame that they partially cover the Schwinn sticker. I wonder if that bike is some type of an Olympics replica or that it pays tribute to an Olympic road bike victory or team? I wonder if the rear dropouts were by Schwinn or some European manufacture? Double butted spokes on those cool Campy hubs. Great stuff, congratulations on the score! Thanks man, I think the drop outs are campy and I spen a little time on it today cleaning her up. And man it haven’t been to hard of a job it’s almost cleaning it’s self lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted February 20 Admin Share Posted February 20 Amazing finds!!! I could be wrong but I think all campy dropouts are stamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardsale2 Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 19 hours ago, TrulyOdd said: Amazing finds!!! I could be wrong but I think all campy dropouts are stamped. Thanks man, and I was told the drop outs are campy #1010. And here are a few more shots of her from today after a lil cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Curt Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 That cleaned up just right, Looks first class! Because of your post, I did some late night internet research. According to a number of sites Schwinn used Campy dropouts for the Paramount builds. There was plenty of additional information of note. The frame lugs I think are all one source Nervex. With some exceptions for the bottom bracket types due to expense of fabrication. Plenty of other info here: The Classic Era – 1958-79 (waterfordbikes.com) If this is correct and it seems to read well, your Paramount is a P-10 model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Wow…nice score. Makes me keep looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardsale2 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 On 2/22/2023 at 4:16 PM, Curt said: That cleaned up just right, Looks first class! Because of your post, I did some late night internet research. According to a number of sites Schwinn used Campy dropouts for the Paramount builds. There was plenty of additional information of note. The frame lugs I think are all one source Nervex. With some exceptions for the bottom bracket types due to expense of fabrication. Plenty of other info here: The Classic Era – 1958-79 (waterfordbikes.com) If this is correct and it seems to read well, your Paramount is a P-10 model. It’s a P15-9 deluxe and thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted February 26 Admin Share Posted February 26 Great clean up. Man, the dropouts look great!!! That seat is sick too!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66alfa_gtv Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Gold Reedys, the teeth of the hen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
