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Jim loves the Parmount model. Jim owned an all-chrome version of the P15 when he was a teenager, he has a special love for these bicycles. Jim doesn't claim to be a Paramount expert, but he is a huge fan of this exotic bicycle. Of his almost 50 bicycle collection, the orange P15-9 shown below is Jim's absolute personal favorite. |
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IMAGE NOTE: click on photos for an expanded view 1972 P15-9 TOURING PARAMOUNT (24" ~ 61cm) |
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Jim's 1972 Schwinn Paramount P15-9 touring model. In Kool Orange color. Reynolds 531 "Double Butted" tubing frame with Nervex lugs. Campagnolo drop-outs with eyelets for rack mounting. Campagnolo Nuovo Record front derailleur, Campagnolo Gran Turismo rear derailleur. Weinmann center-pull touring brakes. Cinelli handlebars and stem. Campagnolo record seat post.
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Jim purchased this bicycle in September 1995 from an advertisement in the Local Lafayette Indiana newspaper for a matching pair of these bicycles. Jim is the second owner of this 24" (61cm) frame size Paramount. It has a matching sibling (shown below) in a 22" frame size. These two Paramounts were a custom ordered matching husband and wife pair that were purchased new in Lancaster Pennsylvania in November of 1972.
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Jim has upgraded this bike with 700C wheels with sealed bearing hubs and six speed rear cluster. Jim is using Bontrager Hard-case tires in size 700Cx25 and 100 psi. With the six speed rear cluster and the triple chain-ring Campagnolo Record front crank-set, Jim now has a total number of 18 speeds. The seat is a 1990s Schwinn accessory known as the "Stinger". Upgrades to the brakes are longer pads for extra stopping power and new cables. |
The Kool Orange paint is original and almost perfect. (Originally equipped with Campagnolo Record large flange 36 spoke hubs, Weinmann 27" clincher rims and a Brooks Professional saddle.)
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The triple chain-ring Campagnolo Record crank-set can be clearly seen in this image.
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The rear derailleur is a Campagnolo Gran Turismo model. Designed for touring, with it's long cage design it can handle the triple front chain rings and wide rear gear ratios. |
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January 2012 -UPGRADES to the P15-9 |
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January 2012 - Upgrades include Genuine "Schwinn Approved" accessory Suntour bar-end shifter set and a Campagnolo RALLY rear derailleur with bullseye chain pulleys (Jockey wheels) Image January 19th 2012 |
January 2012 - With latest upgrades described at left. Image January 19th 2012 |
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Vintage 1970s Schwinn Approved (Suntour) bar end shifter |
Vintage Campagnolo RALLY rear touring derailleur with aluminum (w/bearings) "bullseye" pulleys |
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With Campagnolo Rally rear derailleur, bullseye pulleys and 7-speed rear freewheel upgrades. Image January 19th 2012 |
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Image from 2013 - Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddle, Alex Rims 700c wheel-set with Michelin Dynamic Classic 700x23 tires. |
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IMAGE NOTE: click on photos for an expanded view 1972 P15-9 TOURING PARAMOUNT (22" ~ 56cm) |
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Jim purchased this P15-9 Paramount bicycle in September 1995 from an advertisement for a matching pair of these bicycles in the Local Lafayette Indiana newspaper, Jim is the second owner of this Paramount. This is a 22" frame size model. It has a matching 24" frame size sibling. (shown above) |
These two Paramounts were a custom-ordered matching husband and wife pair that were purchased new in Lancaster Pennsylvania in November of 1972. This one is 100% original and was ridden only a few times. Certainly, it has less than 100 original miles. |
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1973 P10-9 PARAMOUNT (24" ~ 61cm) |
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Jim's 1973 Schwinn Paramount P10-9 road model. In Silver Mist color. Reynolds 531 "Double Butted" tubing frame with Nervex lugs. Campagnolo drop-outs with eyelets for rack mounting. Campagnolo Nuovo Record front and rear derailleur. Campagnolo side-pull Nuovo Record brakes. Cinelli handlebars and stem. Campagnolo record seat post. |
Jim purchased this bicycle in July 1998 at a Yard Sale in West Lafayette Indiana. Jim is the second owner of this 24" frame size (61cm) Paramount. This never restored pristine condition 1973 P10-9 Schwinn Paramount is rolling art, hand made at the race shops at the Schwinn factory on Chicago's Kostner Avenue. |
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Jim has upgraded this bike with 700C wheels with sealed bearing hubs and six speed rear cluster. Jim is using Bontrager Hard-case tires in size 700Cx25 and 100 psi. With the six speed rear cluster Jim now has a total number of 12 speeds. The seat is a modern one for more comfort. |
(Originally equipped with Campagnolo Record large flange 36 spoke hubs, Weinmann 27" clincher rims and a Brooks Professional saddle.) The handlebar-end mounted shifters are a period accessory from the "Suntour" company. The bicycle was originally equipped with Campagnolo Record downtube shifters. Jim rode this Paramount almost 1000 miles in the summer of 2011 |
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The pedals and crank-set are Campagnolo Nuovo Record.
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The rear derailleur is Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
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Image from 2013 - Selle Anatomica Titanico X saddle, Mavic 501-700c wheel-set with Michelin Dynamic Classic 700x23 tires. |
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1972 P13-9 CHROME PARAMOUNT (24" ~ 61cm) |
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 The saddle is a Selle Anatomica Titanico X Tires are Pasela Panaracer
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Pedals are 1990s LOOK A5.1 Delta |
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Acquired in January of 2014, this one is very close to New Old Stock. The original Brooks saddle has been preserved and properly stored. Jim rides this bike on nice days. |
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Original 1971 Paramount catalog. The very same one used by the original owner of Jim's Kool Orange Paramounts. |
Original 1971 Paramount catalog. The very same one used by the original owner of Jim's Kool Orange Paramounts. |
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Original 1971 Paramount catalog. The very same one used by the original owner of Jim's Kool Orange Paramounts. |
1972 Paramount specification sheet
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