Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Also look for a local bike co-op that sells bikes, frames, and components for not too much, as well as providing shop space.
If you want a unique custom job, then there is nothing better to get something and start tinkering on it. Although, I could imagine some limitations if you are living in a college dorm or something similar. Still, you could start acquiring the tools you need, or find a place you could do the work.
Yeah the shop I was referring to is a bike co-op, $100 or so could probably build me something decent and good looking and since a lot of the older frames there already have the headset/bb installed I could assemble myself, as for painting, I don't think I'll want anything too crazy, just a solid color, but hopefully I can find a frame thats in good enough condition that it won't be a concern of mine
Originally Posted by
Bik3head
I'm a fan of mid/late-80's schwinns. I converted an '87 Schwinn Tempo without issue and it's using Columbus Tenax tubing. Such a sweet, fun ride.
For vintage roadbike conversions I would stick with bikes in the 80's. If you want that modern racing geometry look and feel, I wouldn't recommend converting anything that originally was made for 27" tires, and some touring bikes.
Definitely not touring bikes, I wouldn't be able to deal with the long wheelbase, but I feel like something meant for 27" would fit 700c wheels just fine, no?