My dream Winter project..."to each his own"...is to build a commuter using parts I salvaged off a German department store bike. Salvaged (almost) all the good stuff...the frame, seat, and stem were total junk. Probably made a really, really big mistake in tossing the "north road" handlebars, though! I guess you have to put aside some parts for a few months before tossing them...gives you a chance to reevaluate them objectively! The wheels have 28" Rigida rims, and a Sachs 3-speed coaster brake hub. Part of this project is locating a 25" (58cm? I am used to "old school" sizing) road bike frame. I'll probably be providing updates if I am successful. Feel a little like Dr. Frankenstein with this project idea. Seems like an awesome idea to me right now, though!