Phil Coskey
On Training Wheels
Finally got my Paramount finished! Built 12/72 with 164 orders that month. There was little original when I got it, including the triple crankset. Had folks on the Paramount Group on FB help me figure out the exact model. Nothing overly fancy, mostly period Campy components except the headset and Modolo Speedy brakes. I have short legs and a long torso, thus the 54cm frame and 110 Cinelli stem. Saved up for the Michelin Power Competition tires and re-laced the wheels with DT 2.0 spokes. Not worried about ounces or grams I want the wheels to last.
It's taken 3 years to get together. After surviving cancer 3 years ago, rebuilding and riding my Paramount was paramount. I've been mostly riding old heavy Schwinns, perfect training bikes. Good to be alive and back to road riding again!
It's taken 3 years to get together. After surviving cancer 3 years ago, rebuilding and riding my Paramount was paramount. I've been mostly riding old heavy Schwinns, perfect training bikes. Good to be alive and back to road riding again!