Originally Posted by
wrk101
Too much work, they take up too much space, no one wants them, same amount of labor as a good road bike, with very little return.
Exactly. But they are not useless. I have had great success stripping the drivetrain off of $5 mtb's and installing them on small road bike frames. Instant 18 or 21 speed small road bike with granny gears. Instant upgrade, the women dig them, they are easy to sell, and the swap is straightforward and easy.
There's your ROI for an otherwise white elephant bike.