A good way to determine the age of Paramounts is to go to the web page for waterford bikes. They have a pretty complete detailed history of the Paramount and a listing for all the various SNs thru the ages. http://www.waterford.com I think.
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> Charles,
> Here is how I see it.
>
> Good:
>
> Frame/HS look like a 1959 Paramount I have....
>
> Derailleurs right...probably has Open "C" shifters.
> (the ft der cage looks a bit like a Simplex...??!?!)
>
> Wheels Campy 3 Piece hubs...should (likely) be
> the Weinmann dimpled 27 X 1 & 1/4 rims
>
> Paramount Track Stem w/GB Bars with scalloped
> and engraved mount area.
>
> Not so good:
>
> Much later Stronglight Cranks (99?) and pedals
> (Original on mine is a Steel cottered Stronglight)
>
> Much later Weinmann Brakes/black plastic a giveaway.
> (Original on mine are early Weinmann)
>
> Saddle not close...
> Mine had a Lycett, but I have Seen Brooks and Ideales
>
>
> Just my $.02
> Matt Gorski/Belmont Shore, CA
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor@pacbell.net>
> To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 7:03 PM
> Subject: [CR]Any comments on this mixed up bicycle
>
>
> http://ebay.com/
> The seller write this, "Hiya,Charles thanks for the info,I am not an
> "Expert" nor "Authority" of old
> bikes...It was recovered from an old bike shop here in Toms River NJ that
> opened in 1960(Schwinn Dealer)I gave the details as I see on the bike,The
> bike is clean,very clean,no road grime,paint and striping look good,real
> good,was very dusty,cob webs,etc..If the bike does not meet your
> expectations as in my ad description or additional pictures,please DO NOT
> BID if is not what you like...,I have sold other items that people
> receive,switch parts,say it was not what was as listed and return the
> item...I have responded to at least 50+ emails from other enthusiest's and
> they like what they see,they all say 1959 and they all seem very
> knowledgeable and interested.
> Thanks for your interest and questions prior to bidding and making the
> purchase....
> Regards
> Jeff."
> To me it does have the correct parts or paint job but I am not an expert on
> Schwinn Paramounts
> Charles Nighbor
> Walnut Creek