i live out in the country in california so there isn't a very active bike community up here. usually when people are on their way to the dump they stop by and give me there unwanted bikes. i usually only spend money on tubes and WD-40 and i get 20 bucks. usually my buyers are from the sacramento area, and they only buy if its in almost perfect working condition. thats why this bike seems like too much time and money to get so little. i used to race BMX for a total of about 6 or 7 years but then i started a hobby with engines. but i got a positron mens road bike for free and it works good. i just put some tubes in today and i'm selling it for 20 bucks.