Will brag a little of my good fortune. I got the Paramount from a guy who was moving from Alabama to Washington State. He bought the bike new in Florida in 1992 and had ridden it a total of less than 75 miles. He had moved several times due to work and now was bigger around than he was tall. He decided that it was not worth it to move the Paramount again. He listed it on Craigslist for $150. I called and asked what he would take....If I could get it the next day...$75. That said it did or does have two dimples where the top tube shifted during one of his moves. I was able to touch them up so that they are only noticeable when you are up close and looking.