Originally Posted by
chmpaignSprnova
thanks for the good advice peoples. I am heavily considering buying an odd size bike stripping the parts from it and rebuilding with other parts and reselling it. It just might be the best deal to get everything I need. But If that doesnt work out I will go the route as advised.
I harvested derailleurs for my touring bike from a lugged steel frame Peugeot mountain bike which I bought for $20.