Hello everyone,
Well, its finally finished. My first vintage lightweight project; a '73 Schwinn paramount P-13. It took me about two years to complete. I'm very proud of the results. I ask that you take a time out from your busy schedules and tell me what you think. Please feel free to send comments, additions and corrections. I'm very new to the vintage lightweight world and look forward to any recommendations you may have. I tried to give this frame the justice it deserved, but at age 33 I was far too young to really appreciate what I would call the golden age of cycling. The follow are the fine details of the frame:
Frame - 1973 Schwinn Paramount P-13 Reynolds DB 531 tubes, forks and stays, Nervex Pro lugs and fork crown, Campagnolo long rear drop-outs and fork tips, Re-Paint by Waterford in Silver Mist w/red decals, chromed head lugs and fork crown.
Componets - Nuovo Record Pat. 73 rear, Record clamp-on front, Record clamp-on shifters w/cable guides, Campagnolo down tube cable guide, Regina Extra Oro freewheel 14-23, Regina Extra Oro chain, Nuovo Record pre '78 bottom bracket w/thin cups, Campagnolo Strada 170mm Cranks, no date, w/ patent 55 Super Record and patent 45 Nuovo Record chain rings, Record long reach brake set w/flat quick release, block letters, "old logo" gum hoods, gray Nuovo Record cable housing, Campagnolo top tube cable clamps, Nuovo Record Headset, Cinelli "old logo" 1A, 130mm stem, Cinelli "old logo", mod. 64, 40mm bars, Velox red cotton bar tape, Velox red bar plugs, Record 27.2 double bolt seatpost, no limit line, Brooks Pro, small rivet saddle w/chromed rails (dated '76), Old Cinelli seat binder bolt, Record steel pedals, Christophe Special toeclips w/leather shoe protectors, red Alfredo Binda toestraps w/REG end buttons,
Silca Imperial frame fit pump, silver w/ Campagnolo pump head, TA chrome steel bottle cage.
Wheelset - Record high flange 36h hubs w/flat quick release (dated '72), Stella stainless steel double-butted spokes and nipples (70's), Super Champion Arc-en-Ciel rims, gold anodized, 36h (early 80's), Clement Campionalo Del Mondo sew-ups, Servizio Corse front, Linea Kevlar rear (Early 80's)
I would like to thank everyone that helped me on this project. First and foremost I would like to thank BC for the great prices and help, Mike from Bicycle Classics for the same, John from Velo Stuff, Richard from Reto Bicycles, Richard Schwinn, John from Colorado (have not heard from you in some time) and many others I've meet through Ebay and the CR Wanted page. Thank You!
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Regards, Richard Robinson
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