Originally Posted by
Colorado Kid
I have a '81 Schwinn 11.8. I am in the process of restoring this barn find. I discovered the hills (mountains) around here beg for a triple. So it was back to the shop, again! To date, I guess I have spent about $1,300 USD on rebuilding this bike. (Bike+ rebuilding cost.) Is that average? What did you spend to get your bike to get it back on the road?
Ouch. No, I don't think for these forums that would be average.
It would benefit you in the future to learn some rebuild/restore/refurbish/reimagine tips from the forums (here), by youtube (RJ the Bike Guy...it's all in good humor), Park's website and simply by doing. Also, it is really relaxing (most of the time)
Also, as much as I want to support bike shops when it makes sense, when it comes to vintage, they are not cost effective, and sometimes not good at the vintage stuff, which is a bit of an art form.
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