Originally Posted by
redcannon
what's a crank? So far as I know it will cost me around $200 to get new wheels (which I would need for any bike), new tires and a new chain. The hubs come with the wheels. So... couldn't I just do that until I get the $650 needed for the IRO I hope to get one day? Why would it be such a bad decision to use this frame? It's the only one available right now.
Seriously, man. If you don't know what a crank is, I doubt that you know enough about bikes to pull off a conversion alone.
Save yourself some headache, drama, and lots of money and buy an off-the-shelf bike brand new and get rolling. I wouldn't even go as far as to say buy used because it is likely that you will unwittingly buy someone else's headache.
Be patient. Save your money. Consult your local bike shop. That's why they are there...to put you on the right bike for you.
