Originally Posted by forum*rider
What is the wear and tear showing on?
Nothing major, but I can see that the exposed parts of the cables look a bit corroded. Plus since I already replaced the stem with a much shorter, no-rise version, the brake cables have a bit too much curvature out in front of the handle bars, so I'd want to replace the cable housings up there, too. And the rear tire needs replacing.
But I'm thinking all that (plus new brake pads for the rear) would add up to 1/4 of the price of a new bike.
I gotta admit though, I have some real problems thinking spacially and that means I suck at doing repairs myself. It takes me freaking forever to get the brake pads just right!