Trek 7.1 Refurbish
My brother gave me his 7.1 because I lent him money a while back so it will replace mine that was stolen not too long ago. Anyway, it's a white 2010 model, and honestly, it needs a bit of work. My main concern is the paint, which has some severe fading so a new paint job might be included when I refurbish this. However, I'm not sure if the $300 (maybe more, maybe less) paint job is worth it, since the bike was purchased for around $275. I'll will also be purchasing a new chain because this one has stretched due to age/wear & tear, and it's rusting, as well as a new seat, new break pads, new grips, and new tires.
Would the Trek repaint program be worth it? The closest dealer is only two miles away, so I don't think packaging and shipping are going to be included in the price. I think the paint on it looks terrible. The FAQ mentions the ability to choose from any paint scheme you want, which sounds awesome. I know the bike is low end, but I could make it mine and upgrade it as I go.