Originally Posted by
atreides9
Just bought today off CL. Paid $120 I'm just wondering if I should keep as an ugly looking beater or give it the mega make over. Why don't you guys help me out and offer some advice? The cockpit feels kinda small, but I'm thinking a change of handlebars and a different stem would remedy that feeling. Saddle height needs to be a little higher but leg extension and foot on the pedal placement are ok. Needs new brake pads, a tune up... saddle.
http://img26.imageshack.us/slideshow...=p5020019m.jpg
and
http://img9.imageshack.us/slideshow/...=p5020014x.jpg
The only thing ugly about that bike is the handlebar stem. That is a sweet bike. Fix it up, customize it.