Originally Posted by
Clint in KY
I bought a very used mountain bike - Trek 3700 - to ride the numerous gravel roads, and occasional trails in my area. I got it rideable but to really finish it will take about $100. That would be new cables, bars and stem, chain, and pedals.
Originally Posted by
Clint in KY
...with $50 in and $100 total I could have a competent bike, albeit a 3X7 - OR - for $225 a new bike from Bikesdirect that comes with a 1X7 drivetrain?
Originally Posted by
Clint in KY
...to really finish it will take about $100...
I think it depends how serious you are about gravel riding. If you are going to just ride gravel every now and then I would stick with a Franken 3700 and be happy with it. But if gavel riding was going to be my main rides then I would consider selling the 3700 and taking the money from it plus $100 USD and go for a 400 USD "Gravel Bike"... Yep...