How much does size matter
 

I'm looking at an early 70's Paramount. I may keep it or sell it, but with a 25 1/2 " frame it is way too big for me. Does an abnormally large or small frame affect the price and how much?

I don't see any use for keeping a bike that I can't ride...64-65cm isn't too huge and there are tall folk who pine for a Paramount in their size. I don't think it will affect the price all that much. (If it does, it might be a plus. There was an exceptionally nice 26" 1976 Paramount that recently sold on eBay for a little over $1700.)

25.5 is my size, just send it to me:D

ill trade my 62cm schwinnn superior for that paramount hehe... in regards to size if its too big its too big, just do whatever is comfortable for you

What you say is true. But on behalf of the freakishly tall... I can tell you that the product is rare, and consequently, the market, while small, is more desperate.

Well, I went ahead and bought it today. It is a 1972 touring model.Burnt orange color. Campy drivetrain with suntour barend shifters.It is in really nice condition. I'll get it apart , cleaned and lubed this week.

Excellent. Perhaps you would consider a trade with me for a CHROME 1980 Schwinn Voyageur, all original with new Panaracer Pasela tires and total stem to stern tune-up? PM me...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/steve.drucker/S...voy-2118-1.JPG

Back in my sales days the bikes we always had left over were either the small ones or the big ones.
Bikes like an large, older Paramount fall into a double niche market. The first is obviously the high end vintage market and the second is for a large frame.

I dont think anyone would argue that an entry to mid level vintage is no problem to sell and that a 21" or 23" is no problem to sell.

For a 30 years old steel? I hope it belonged to Eddy Mercx or sumbody.

I don't really need another bike, but thanks for the offer. The Paramount is heading for Ebay this weekend.