Originally Posted by ianjk
For those who say converting is more expensive than an entry level bike.... are you on crack?
Ok shape lugged steel frame ~$0-40 if you know where to look.
Re-use rear wheel with track cog and bb lockring $30.
New tires ~$9 each if you get them on sale.
New brake pads ~$5
Dammit you're right, I stand corrected. My conversion was more of a build, since i started with just a frame and fork, not even a bb and headset. Of course with the option to buy nice non OEM parts that can (and did) get pricy fast, but I lack discipline. sorry for saying completely wrong things on the internet.