Originally Posted by
nycphotography
I was actually considering going the other direction... picking up a $400
diamondback century and slapping on drop bars, but still using the MTB shifters and v-brakes.
It's a cheap way to put a bike on the track and see how things play out. This would be for NJ, PA or NY near NYC.
Thoughts?
i think a much better idea would be to drop a little more coin and get a bianchi san jose or spend a less coin and buy a used road bike at a thrift store or on craigslist. i really think people forget how awesome of a bike the san jose is for the money and singlespeed might be a harsh intro to the world of cx but ultimately a better move money wise. i donīt have a san jose, if i buy another bike, my wife might kill me, but I like them a lot and they ride great.