Hey everybody.

I was on here about 2 years ago with a garbage Free Spirit 10 speed, hence the username. I got that nicely repaired. It works great, but it's a little tall for me. I've been using it occasionally for awhile now.

So, I started looking around for a new project.

At local store, I see 2 bikes that I know very little about.

A Columbia Formula 10 with rusty chain and bad paint. Everything mechanical seems to be in easily repairable condition, but I wouldn't call it ridable yet. It will also need new tires. I have no idea what year it is. It's $25.

Would it be simple to find a new chain for it? It looks very bad.

A "Vornado Ascot 10". It is in much better mechanical condition. The frame has rust on it, but not very much. It will also need new tires, but everything seems intact. It has a very ugly paint job. It currently lacks reflectors as if they were removed prior to sale or something. I've never repainted a bike, but I can learn that. It's $20.

I really know nothing about that one. I'd really like to know more if someone's owned one of these.

So, do either of those seem like good deals and/or fun projects? I'll probably pick one of them anyway, just because I'm in the mood to fix something.