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1959 Schwinn Paramount Track Bike - Outstanding Condition - 55cm Square

$ 1557.6

Availability: 78 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Condition: Exceptional. A few paint chips. Wing nuts tarnished.
  • Color: orange
  • Model: Schwinn Paramount
  • Brake Type: N/A
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Schwinn
  • Frame Material: Steel
  • Type: Track Bike
  • Frame Size: 55cm
  • Wheel Size: 700C

    Description

    Up for sale is my beautiful Paramount Track Bike - serial number C55.  I bought the frame and fork, gathered some super components and built it up.  Note the exceptional components.  New wood wheelset built by Bob Freeman/ ex-Davidson Cycles using period correct Schwinn hubs laced to 36-hole wood rims from CB Italia.  See rare "Schwinn" inscribed sliding stem and bar in excellent condition.  Polished Campagnolo Pista 165mm cranks.  Polished Campagnolo seat post.  New tires and cabling.  Campagnolo pedals with Cinelli clips and new suede straps. NOS Concor Supracorsa saddle.  New Continental Podium tires.
    Size - 55cm square.  31.5" standover.  Bar - 39cm; stem 15.5cm- center-end.  15.5cm head tube height.  16 x 46 gearing.  Unridden since reassembly.  More photos or questions, just ask.