This is the last posting for this complete bike. If it doesn't sell (have had
lots of e-mails and callers but no buyer) I will sell the components and the
frame/fork separately on eBay next month when I sell off the remainder of my
used parts.

This is a complete bike for sale and is, in fact, my personal ride. This vintage
1988 Schwinn Paramount, built in the legendary Waterford factory, measures 56cm
from the center of bottom bracket to the top of the top tube with a 55.5cm top
tube. The frame and fork are painted a beautiful Racing Red. The paint is in
very good condition, owing both to the quality of the initial paint job and the
care that was taken in protecting this frameset over the years. The paint was
hand sprayed, with two coats of epoxy primer followed by four to five coats of
acrylic urethane enamel color and protective clear coats.

This lugged steel frame was hand built and silver brazed to within .005"
alignment tolerance by some of the most revered master craftsmen in the history
of frame building. The decal on the steel tubing shows it to be Columbus SLX,
which was the high-end steel available when this Paramount was built in the
famous Waterford factory in 1988.

The frame has investment cast lugs and bottom bracket shell. There are two sets
of water bottle bosses, pump peg and chain hanger, and the rear brake cable is
routed on the top of the top tube. All of the tubes have been treated with
Boeshield T-9 rust prevention spray.

The components are all high end as well. The brakes, cranks, 9 speed STI
shifters, derailleurs, bottom bracket, chain, cassette (12/27), headset, and
hubs are all Shimano Ultegra. The wheels are black Mavic Open Pro's with
Michelin tires. There is a Thomson seatpost, Specialized BG saddle, 3T stem,
Look-type pedals, and an Axiom wireless bike computer. The components all have
less than 1000 miles on them.

This is a very nice looking and great riding bike at a fantastic price. There
are some touched-up paint chips and a couple of chips to the decals, but this
bike is in very good condition and has been well maintained.

Paramount's have an impeccable reputation for quality workmanship and wonderful
ride. $700 for the complete bike picked up in McAlester. Pictures available for
the asking.

Thanks,

Frank in McAlester


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]