My friend had one that he bought new in 1987. He paid $1,000 and loved the bike until the head tub got a spiral crack in it . He was so bummed and he loved his Schwinn so much. He didn't know a lot about bikes and I recommended that he try to find a Paramount to replace it. He ended up with a 1973 Paramount that he loves. He may still have the rear Derailleur , I can ask him. Joe