Originally Posted by
NormanF
A complete rebuild can easily exceed the cost of the bike.
Main areas to watch for is swapping 451 wheels for the more common 406 size, better brakes, taller seat post and new bars. Plus new tires.
That's why a mini velo is inexpensive but you can drop serious coin configuring it the way you want.
NormanF you are correct, a rebuild can exceed the cost of the bike. I myself am trying to keep my costs down but they are definitely exceeding what I thought they would be. I am attempting to keep the brake calipers and just replace the brake levers and pads (with Kool stop continentals). And hoping I don't need to drop another $50 on a set of tektro r559's. I still need to get new skewers and a few other things before I assemble my Nano.
But when I do you all can expect some pics.