Originally Posted by VeloLisa

After a couple of years of dreaming and searching, I scored a '74 Paramount today from Craigslist for $250. It seems to be in pretty good shape. The frame seems straight, the chrome lugs are in excellent condition and it rides smooth as silk. But, for $250.00 there have to be some negatives. The negatives are:

- It's been repainted (good quality paint job) but it doesn't have any decals on it. Are decals available?

- The rear wheel needs to be rebuilt. Missing a spoke and out of true.

- The rear derailleur is Shimano. Are vintage Campy derailleurs expensive and hard to come by?

- It's a teensy bit too big for me. The top tube is right "up there". Would it be possible to put 700c wheels on the bike? Would that help with the stand-over height?

Any help/suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

-Lisa