Re: [CR]seen the new Paramounts?

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Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 08:06:43 -0400
Subject: Re: [CR]seen the new Paramounts?
From: "Richard Jones-Bamman" <banjers@mac.com>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


Good morning all,

Thought I'd chime in since I own one of these--in fact, I bought it directly from Curt Goodrich, who built it for himself while still at match (small 'm'). This is without a doubt the nicest frame I've ever owned. The workmanship is remarkable and it's a real joy to ride. I'd have to agree with Mark P about the quality of the match shop in Woodinville, having visited the place while living in Seattle. It was actually my search for a "match" frame last year which eventually led me to Curt (now in Minneapolis) and his Paramount. Cheers.

Richard Jones-Bamman Storrs, CT


> From: Steve Kurt <kurtsj@mtco.com>
> Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 21:42:32 -0500
> To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: [CR]seen the new Paramounts?
>
> Hi gang,
> I was at the LBS tonight, and got a look at a new
> Paramount frame. Pretty spiffy, and definitely in the
> CR spirit! Built from 853 tubing, and using some lugs
> that appear to be inspired by the Nervex Pro's. The
> shop owner tells me that it is built by Tim Issac
> (sp?). Besides the lovely construction, it sports the
> Classic style Schwinn logo in a white panel on the
> downtube. Ought to be a nice frame! I think the owner
> said it retails for about $800. Darn nice to see
> Schwinn taking a chance on something other than TIG'ed
> frames!
>
> Anyone else seen these? Any opinions?
>
> Steve Kurt
> Peoria, IL
> (did I mention that the shop has a NOS '73 chrome
> Paramount on display?? 62cm, in case you were
> wondering)