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08-31-06, 08:55 AM
Wanting to take an old steel frame and convert to single speed for my regular commute. Flat, 8 miles one way through Houston. I dont know anything about the bikes, but my current options are:
1980 Schwinn Super Le Tour
1976 Motobecane Super Mirage
~1970's Mirage 710
Thoughts on the frames? All appear to be in pretty good shape. Leaning toward the Motobecane as its prettiest. Ha.
Also, info on what additional parts I'll need to buy for the conversion would be awesome. I was just planning on picking it all up off Nashbar or something, since I figured that would be most affordable. Thanks!
dan
1980 Schwinn Super Le Tour
1976 Motobecane Super Mirage
~1970's Mirage 710
Thoughts on the frames? All appear to be in pretty good shape. Leaning toward the Motobecane as its prettiest. Ha.
Also, info on what additional parts I'll need to buy for the conversion would be awesome. I was just planning on picking it all up off Nashbar or something, since I figured that would be most affordable. Thanks!
dan