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'86 Schwinn Paramount SLX

1986 Schwinn Paramount a subtle mix of Vintage and modern components. I cannot capture the pearl paint on camera

Frame:
PDG Waterford Paramount Columbus SLX

Fork/Headset:
Time / Chris King gripnut

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace 7400 / tange sealed

Pedals:
Speedplay X / sealed platform

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dura Ace 7900 cassette / KMC 10spd

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Dura Ace 7900 downtube shifters / 7800 derailleurs

Handlebars/Stem:
Deda Piega 42cm / Brooks bar tape / Cinelli 1a

Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks professional / Thomson elite

Brakes:
TRP rrl levers / tektro skeleton calipers

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Put Son TB14 / C Record Radial / Rando

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H Plus Son TB14 / Chris king R45 / Resist

Accessories:
Ramblin roll / pentabike black n brass / Jagwire steel braid cables

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. tacos
  3. TB14

Added by Iankaleb. Last updated about 10 years ago.

6 Comments

veloven

veloven says:

how does it feel riding the paramount compare to your bianchi? both being columbus SL/SLX

Posted almost 10 years ago

Iankaleb

Iankaleb says:

They almost feel the same. I'd say the paramount rides smoother but it might be the carbon forks and fatter tires are contributing factors

Posted almost 10 years ago

pearleen

pearleen says:

threaded time fork for the win

Posted over 12 years ago

Iankaleb

Iankaleb says:

It's a really good fork, although I wish I had the original fork I don't mind as much.

Posted over 12 years ago

Nimhskater978

Nimhskater978 says:

the best of the best

Posted over 12 years ago

Iankaleb

Iankaleb says:

Thanks! I really dig your puch

Posted over 12 years ago