Originally Posted by
helloamerican
how much was your total conversion cost?
Cost was a bit high because I think I overpaid for the 80's road bike.
old bike - $100
wheelset/tubes/tires/freewheel/chain - $200 (Bells Bike Shop in philly hooked it up!)
Brooks saddle - $80
elkhide grips - $15
north road bars - $20
brake levers/cables - $20
TOTAL - $435 (about $100 over budget)
Originally Posted by
SuperVillain
What handgrips did you use? They seem to match the Brooks better than the Dimensions I used.
they are the elkhide grips from velo orange. highly recommended. they manufacture them to imitate brooks colors. just $15.
Originally Posted by
666pack
looks good. i hope this thread isn't like most other "conversion for my girlfriend" threads in which the girl doesn't actually want the bike and the guy forces his interests on her.
SHE LOVES IT! We just got back from a 10 mile ride, and she totally digs it. Its so much more comfortable than the crappy mountain bike I convinced her sell before I made this.
Originally Posted by
paulwwalters
Awesome job! It needs a front basket real bad, though.
I agree. She doesn't. She wants to keep it light and snappy.
Originally Posted by
marqueemoon
Some chrome Berthoud fenders would be sweet on that.
^ same as above