Altering a bike for commuting
07-22-12 | 08:05 PM
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Altering a bike for commuting
I am really looking to buy a bike for commuting to school and road biking. I have never owned a bike with drop down handlebars but I want one. In my local cl market, it seems like I can get a road bike like this: https://corvallis.craigslist.org/bik/3150326070.html or with straight across handlebars for way cheaper then one with drop handle bars. If I wanted to switch them, would this even be possible and how much would it cost? Also, how much would a decent seat replace cost? I am wondering about how much little easy fixes on a vintage bike would cost as a lot of the time there is one little thing wrong with a bike. Thanks!
07-22-12 | 09:01 PM
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07-22-12 | 09:23 PM
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07-22-12 | 09:27 PM
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Olde road bikes like that Centurion Mixte don't cost that much to swap.
25.4mm(probably on that bike) road bar $30
Old road brake levers $15-30
Bar tape $11
Cable/housing $5
$61-76 if you can do the work yourself.
My favorite cheap saddle is $26 @ Universal Cycles, the Charge Spoon.
25.4mm(probably on that bike) road bar $30
Old road brake levers $15-30
Bar tape $11
Cable/housing $5
$61-76 if you can do the work yourself.
My favorite cheap saddle is $26 @ Universal Cycles, the Charge Spoon.
07-22-12 | 09:35 PM
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