Originally Posted by
GordoTrek
its hard to justify getting another bike just to do this one simple thing... when i have a frame that im not using... im sure i can make this one work.. single speed is a good idea, i already have the parts for that...
Or sell it in the spring when the market picks up and buy an MTB now when the market is a bit down. Rigid MTBs make the best platform on which to build a commuter since it will tolerate a wide range of mods. Plus the upright sitting position is pretty good when the roads are dicey.