Ok so I have seen some amazing looking bikes that exceed my budget tremendously. I want to see what the forum has in terms of pieced together bikes that cost under $150 yet still perform. Post your pricing and sourcing of parts too. This should be fun to exchange ideas on future commuter/beater builds on the cheap.
by the way function over form in this one, it can be as tacky as you want... look at mine...
late 90's trek 1220 zx with full rsx group, TrSpeed stem, profile design aerobars, and CAT5 computer.....free on Craigslist
yellow and black marble handlebar tape.... $4.00
Alexrims ALX 270 rims and forte Pro DC tire takeoffs from my Scattante 560.... free
cassette spacers for 7 speed cassette on 9 speed hub... $200
ton of degreaser, rebuild shifters, 3 hours of cleaning and lubing..... $6.00
total cost
$12.00