Schwinn Paramount SPORTS-TOURIST

Here is the finest lightweight bicycle money can buy- the out-standing achievement of Arnold, Schwinn engineering and manufacturing genius. No cost is spared in any detail of materialor craftsmanship., Read these specifications closely-they tell eloquently the reasons for Paramount leadership.

FRAME- Finest Chrome-Molybdenum seamless drawn tubing, double butted, providing greatest possible strength with light weight. Frame lugs cut away to further reduce weight. Sizes, 20, 21, and 22 inches.

FORKS: Double-tapered Chrome-Molybdenum seamless drawn tubing, combining great strength and resiliency to absorb road shocks and vibration. Fork crowns and ends are drop forged Chrome-Molybdenum, carefully machined and filed. Fork stems are dual-thick Chrome-Molybdenum steel of great strength and lightness.

TIRES: Optional: Dunlop special high pressure on narrow Endrick type Dunlop high pressure rim. (Tire 26 x 1/4"--actual cross section 1 1/16") Or, Schwinn Zephyr tire or Superior rim. (Tire 26 x 1/4--actual cross section approxi-mately 1 9/32"

CRANK & HANGER SET- Fine, fluted racing cranks-light, strong and practically indestructible-forged from Chrome-Molybdenum steel, accurately machined and expertly tempered. Axles and cotters turned from Chrome-Molybdenum,expertly tempered. Precision-ground ball bearing paths and accurately cut sprocket teeth for easy running.

HUBS: Schwinn Large-Flange Racing-Type

.CHAIN- Diamond roller-type, for easy operation. Half-inch pitch.

HANDLEBAR. Latest sports-touring design, reversible for drop-bar position. Seamless steel tubing. Standard handlebars are optional.

HANDLEBAR STEM: Light, strong and double-adjustable,

GRIPS: Schwinn cushion-type. Deep sponge rubber, comfortable and easy to hold.

HEAD FITTINGS: Turned from fine bar steel. Thrust bearing type.

SADDLE:   Schwinn Special with mattress spring suspension. Expertly shaped for utmost riding comfort. Covered with fine quality, genuine, brown glove leather.

SEAT POST: Best grade seamless tubing. Pillar type.

BRAKE. Illustrated with Schwinn Caliper rim brakes front and rear. Easy to operate; positive in action.. Optional Schwinn automo-tive-type rear expander brake or coaster broke. Front expander brake extra.

PEDALS: Schwinn Lightweight, with replaceable rubber pads.

CHAIN GUARD: Light, highly-polished, chromium plated; with enameled panel to match frame.

MUDGUARDS: Stainless Steel. Strong bead reinforcement. Front guard with peak extension.

FINISH AND TRIM: All parts heavily chromium plated and highly polished. Frame and fork finished in flnest multicoat enamel baked-on, hand rubbed and chip-proof. Colors: Maroon, Royal glue, Brewster Green or Black.

WHEELBASE: 42 1/2"