Originally Posted by
bigbossman
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.
I've been wondering lately about another potential way to make a MTB more attractive...has anyone tried adding one of those motor kits? How much do they cost, and is there a profit potential?