Originally Posted by
axydorfus
.. but, is it feasible to get a 200 dollar schwinn and expect it to last if treated properly?
I can already tell this is going to take a huge amount of effort but I think it will pay off.
Yes. It may be more headache than a more expensive bike, and it may take some money from time to time. But I am sure that it's feasible to expect it to last given maintenance and care.
And not all that more horrible to ride.