Originally Posted by
JeremyLC
Yeah, but I was responding to someone who said he spent $1300 buying a cheap bike and upgrading it. (unless I misread) You can get something reasonable for as little as $400 or so new, or less used. In the case of Retrospec, $400 for a Hi-Ten frame with potmetal parts is NOT reasonable.
actually you were responding to me and while I like the WABI a lot as I replied I am about $500 less costly than the Wabi option. I am not sure how you got that I spent $1300 on a $200 Fuji Feather and $300 wheels.
here is what I said in my prior reply on this----
"But I think I'm a solid $500 ahead.
However, that said, IF I was to do it again I would definitely consider buying a Wabi to start and add the white tires and the RETRO PISTA drop bar!"