Originally Posted by grolby
I remember your post on the subject! Good on ya - I did the exact same thing, buying a lugged steel 27-inch touring bike, and spending way too much money fixing it up and upgrading it, then upgrading it again... it's a lot of fun, and it has taught me a LOT about bicycles.
while the cost hasnt been too bad for me...way cheaper than a car. (for where I am a bike is just a bit slower) its trying to get the parts I want. The front wheel cones are driving me insane, I cant get ones that fit, either the axle or fit inside the forks. Aaargh. I gotta go see frenchy again tomorrow, and he wont stop talking