Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,639
Likes: 1,106
From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Jim knows bikes for sure.
The cheapest way to do it is to find a cheap donor bike, swap out parts, and then resell the donor. I have done this with several bikes, and I often accomplish the change at no cost.