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    Perry the Paramount

    So story time:

    I swapped most of my parts from my 2002 Bianchi Ocelot (pictured here) to this new-to-me Schwinn Paramount Team frame I found at my local bike collective. I have no clue about the history of this specific frame, but it sounds like this was a premiere racing machine back in the 90s. It's now my daily commuter and occasional shredder of Sacramento River trails. The frame is stupidly light. I love it so much. It's definitely got some character and battle scars. I have no clue what's happening up at the seatube (looks almost like rust?) On the right rear brake boss, I was trying to remove the previous brake caliper I had installed and it wasn't budging. Long story short: hammers can weaken old steel, so my friend came in clutch and welded the boss back together (we love Ken!)

    by Niknamew

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    2. Niknamew on

      Here’s a semi-comprehensive parts list: (a lot of the “not quite sure” parts I found at my local bike collective)

      Frame: 1993 Schwinn Paramount Team

      Wheels: Shimano Deore LX FH-M560 Wheels

      Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX RD-M550

      Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX FD-M550

      Cassette: Shimano CS-HG400 11-36t 9 speed

      Brakes: Shimano DXR V-brakes (with compressionless housing!)

      Brake Levers: Shimano BL-R780 Brake Levers

      Shifters: Microshift Marvo Xpress Shifters (surprisingly good)

      Crankset: Sugino GP with Deckas 40t Narrow-Wide outer ring and 26t Specialized inner ring

      Tires: Panaracer Gravelking 26×2.1

      Chain: KMC X9 chain

      Handlebars: 700mm 25.4 riser bars (no brand name)

      Stem: potentially Kalloy? (not quite sure, no brand)

      Seatpost: 26.8mm (not quite sure, no brand)

      Saddle: Velo Orange Microfiber Touring Saddle

      Front Rack: Jack the Bike Rack (amazing, love this thing!)

    4. ThatRealMF on

      How’s shifting with that 40t narrow-wide, 11-36 and that derailleur? Thinking of doing someting similar on my commuter.

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