Originally Posted by
Basstar
I have a mid 90’s Schwinn High Plains that I purchased new, never rode, and actually only began riding around 3 years ago.
I purchased a road bike and sold it to buy another.
So far, I have not found a bike that I am ready to pull the trigger on.
in the meantime, I have put slick tires on my mountain bike and I’m riding it daily. My riding consist of riding in and around town, on sidewalks, paved paths, some minor roadways, etc.
I enjoy riding the bike and realize that probably any money I spend will not be a good return on investment. However, from a riding standpoint, I am thinking it might be worthwhile.
I have considered taking the bike down to the frame, installing a new bottom bracket or new BB bearings, replacing the bearings in the hubs, replacing the chain, etc.
If I do the labor myself, the cost for this is fairly minimal.
Will I notice any benefit in the riding, smoothness, etc. or am I simply nuts to even consider taking on this task?
Not nuts, we do this all day long, everyday here, great sense of accomplishment and builds mad skills if you lean in.
You don't need to replace any bearings that are working ok, you may benefit from the practice and if oldschool cup and cone then you can change the grease.
the ROI can be good from the DIY aspect which we strongly encourage here.
Keep the the bike you're using and ad to the stable as you want and can.
You're in the wrong place if you want us to talk you out of it.
