to all the non believers out there i went ahead and SS my outlook. i still have the cassette on the rear hub, i'm trying to decide which gears i like best. the one have right now (forgot the teeth count) is ok. i've only gone a short distance though, either this evening or tomorrow will be the real road test. so far i like what it turned out to be. i just need some comfortable grips now, and my new tires should be in next week. i'm sticking to 26" so maybe eventually i'll pick up some light wheels. those seem to be the bulk of the weight, yes the frame is steel but the steel wheels and knobby tires probably out weigh the frame. once i settle on a gear ratio, i'm going to get a spacer kit and do it right.

what kind of handlebars do yall prefer? right not i have flat bars. i thought about looking into some drop down bars, but i'm 50/50. i need to go ride my friends bike who has drop downs. the reason i ask is there is some for sale pretty cheap on my local CL right now.