I'm starting to think I'm already in the hole on my first bike with just the parts for the bike iteslf, not including the tools I've had to buy, even with the bike being free.
I've spent $75 on the new parts specifically, and that should be about final now. I've got all of the work to do on it yet, cleaning it up, greasing & putting it all back together.
It's a 1983 Schwinn Traveler, womens step through frame. 4130 chromoly tubing. 5 speed cassette (though for some reason it says 12 speed on the bike??? not sure how that figures out). Will definitely be 100% road ready & metals all shined & cleaned when I get done with it. New tires & tubes, new saddle, new clip pedals (old pedal had a bent axle), new rear axle, new shift & brake cables, new chain and new bar tape.
So, what do you all think, can I break even on this bike?
I know it'll probably be a challenge selling the bike, it's gonna fit a short person measuring about 5'3".
Last edited by kevmk81; 10-06-11 at 02:14 PM.