Originally Posted by
Jared.
IF this frame fits you, and IF I were you, I'd find a bike co-op, take it there, and build it up as a cheap single speed mountain bike. Do some research online first (the bike originally came with 26" wheels), and ask for help at the co-op.
Personally I wouldn't put much money into a build like this. I would use all used parts from a co-op.
You cannot afford to build/convert this bike with new parts, nor is it worth it.
A friend used to volunteer for a bike coop in NYC that did regular free workshops at the bottom of the Williamsburg bridge, where they would teach basic bike maintenance. I'll see if I can find out what it was called and the schedule if they are still doing this.