Its convertable, its not a total POS. But is it your size? be prepared to replace all moving parts, so you might want to find out if it is an english thread bottom bracket. And if the BB has to be replaced, one with an Italian taper to fit the "G"ampy crank will be harder to get (i.e you are not going to find one on sale). If you access to a box of spare parts or another 3-4C's and don't care about the paint, then go for it.