Originally Posted by
redneckwes
I love making a cheap(ish) bike work flawlessly
This for me.
What I refurbish was originally entry level to mid level recreational to competitive road bikes and mtbs. An occasional hiten frame, but mostly bikes like a Bianchi Sport SX or Schwinn World Sports or Nishiki Sports. Bikes which were not the lowest on the totem pole, but were also nothing to lust after.
I love working on these types of bikes because with time and effort, they can work flawlessly and get back into use on roads and trails. A good full cleaning, some new consumables, and a little adjusting makes something terrible into a great working bike which can be had for a relatively cheap price.