Originally Posted by
Kol.klink
If you plan or riding it over the winter convert it, i mean if you're going to use it in the winter, less there is on your bike to muck up, setsets and BB's can be replaced but if they STi's break you out some $ likely dooming the bike to it's beater fate forever, at least if all the parts work you can always un-convert it. when people suggest to not converting people seem to think spare cash or frames are just laying about the place..
im a really big fan of simplicity and minimalism. i will be riding this thing a lot during the winter or rainy season. im with you on removing the expensive parts and convert to ss or fg. every thing on the bike works perfect. the sti had to soak in simple green for two days. this is my only bike and im trying to keep a budget on it as well.
Originally Posted by
avner
I'd totally paint that frame.
haha. what color would you choose.
Originally Posted by
XianRL
No Miami Vice jokes yet?
But seriously, converting is fun and self-fulfilling. It's cool to make something out of almost nothing. If you have the time, energy and money, then why not? We need something to keep us occupied in these cold months ... unless you're somewhere it's always warm. In which case ...
i have the time and the energy but not the money. i can see 100 bucks going in to this bike to convert or 100 bucks to make it a better road bike. i been needing a cheap project to keep me sane.
i still need some help with pedals. i do not know what will work best. the shoes i have are vans skate and Adidas sambas and i use this bike for commuting and fun.