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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 over 8 years ago.

6 Comments

veloven

veloven says:

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

Posted about 8 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 about 8 years ago

pearleen

pearleen says:

threaded time fork for the win

Posted almost 11 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 almost 11 years ago

Nimhskater978

Nimhskater978 says:

the best of the best

Posted about 11 years ago

Iankaleb

Iankaleb says:

Thanks! I really dig your puch

Posted about 11 years ago