Originally Posted by
rccardr
you did very well, especially for here in the dc area. I paid more than twice that for mine, and still replaced all of the consumables.
That's a lifetime bike that you'll be able to pass on to the next generation if properly maintained.
Just make sure you lock it up when it's not in your house.
+1
Bell cable set $10(walmart by mail), 27 x 1 1/4 Panaracer PT tires $60/
pr, Deda Mistral bar tape $15, bell $15, and allowance for a saddle $100, you're good to go.
If you don't mind the added weight from the springs, this is a great deal at $50.
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...g-touring.html