Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
I'm going to be honest here...I know you like the bike, but it's a mid-level schwinn...probably worth 200 tops. I don't see the time, money or effort as being worth it for a bike of that level. I know people get attached to things and emotion plays a role, but the dollars and cents don't add up in fixing it. Buy a new to you craigslist bike.
+1
If you feel an emotional connection to the bike (totally understandable if you do), most shops should be able to straighten the fork, and maybe even the kink in the frame.
But, if I were you, I'd keep my eye on CL and maybe even use this as an excuse to upgrade.