^+1, vintage is great but it does usually mean a good deal of labor. If you have the know-how or patience to learn you can really save yourself a lot of money. Of course in the beginning you will be buying tools and everything so it still adds up very fast.
Have you seen the new retro styled Schwinns? I have never ridden one but sort of like the idea and 400.00 seems to be ok. Even though they are entry level I bet they outperform a Vintage Schwinn breeze any day. The have most of what you could want on a entry commuter, fenders, rack and easy gearing and a bit of style.
This is the Schwinn "Jenny"
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Last edited by mkeller234; 08-14-09 at 01:34 PM.