Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
The "Record" was an entry-level bike BITD, so hardly worth sinking $450 into. Either spend that $450 on a new, entry-level bike, or scrounge used components to build it into a cheap beater.
Do you have any recommendations on an entry level bike that would be worth $450? There's also a Bianchi Eros on CL in my area right now for $525, would that be a better deal? Assuming it's in excellent condition?