This bike was $96.00 new in 1977. Like a genius, I bought it for $100.00 in 2015.
I did all the labor, so no expense there. I bought many inexpensive components, and some not, but it's still horrifying how ten bucks here and eight bucks there adds up to a scary (and embarrassing) total.
Bike $100.00
Headset $9.99
Headset reducer $4.61
Head Badge $12.00
Stem $18.22
Handlebar $10.80
Grips $5.78
Bar Tape $60.75
Bell $13.91
Saddle $116.00
Seatpost $12.00
Saddle Guts $3.99
Seatpost Clamp $6.00
Bottom Bracket $15.20
BB Converter $18.99
Crank Set $70.18
Pedals $28.00
Chain $9.00
Rim Tape $10.00
Spokes/Nipples $18.00
Tubes $10.00
Front Hub $86.93
Rear Hub $28.30
Rear Axle Nuts $4.18
Brake clip $6.00
Rear Rim $80.00
Front Rim $80.00
Rim Freight $50.00
Compass Tires $156.00
Powder $15.07
Powder Coat Job $65.00
Misc. Freight $116.05
TOTAL $1,240.95
