Originally Posted by sultan_otto
So I'd like to keep it under $200-300. Is this possible?
yes
Originally Posted by sultan_otto
Should I convert a 70's roadbike?
yes
Originally Posted by sultan_otto
I actually just picked up an old Nishiki bike but it has verticle dropouts, and from what I've read that's less then ideal.
yes
there's always the option of buying a low end fully built machine (see: mercier kilo tt on ebay) for a little more than 300.
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