Originally Posted by
Velocivixen
Part of my desire for "tinkering" lies in the fact that I'm still learning how to "wrench" bikes, so I like to see what I can accomplish. I tend to change handlebars a lot, add/subtract fenders, add/subtract racks.
My most recent was to make my 1985 Sekai Bigfoot from a Suntour friction 5 speed , to a Suntour Accushift 6 speed. I learned about how to move things over to a new rear axle and have it all work out in the end. Very satisfying.
Changing handlebars makes things interesting. My Super Course had been through more changes than my other bikes, having had about five handlebars since I've owned it, each time making it feel like a different bike. I call it my testbed bike, since I've put on (and removed) all kinds of accessories and changed the drivetrain a few times, too.