Originally Posted by
Aquakitty
bloody gorgeous bike, i fear it is a bit more then i want to spend, looking at the $2000 range max... but that frame is certainly on the list!
Yeah, I know what you mean. They're pricey, but I'm not sure you can buy better.
yes, that is another option i was considering. I picked up a nice late '80s Japanese MTB from a thrift store for $15 and restored it, it has all the braze ons for racks and 3x bottle holder lol. I have considered stripping the frame and using it. The only thing i dont like is the fact that I cant use disk brakes, also buying new stuff is fun! its still a possibility. i think I will brooks saddlze it and see how it goes.
Not a bad idea. And I wouldn't worry about the discs, good V-brakes have serious stopping power. You could indulge your taste for new stuff by speccing up the wheels and other components...