Originally Posted by
Meitou
Thanks for the tip. I found a cannondale circa 2001 for 100. It's in fair condition. The guy said that the wheels are fairly true and that it "Would be an awesome bike with new front sprocket, chain, tires, and a paintjob". Howmuch would it cost to change the tires and do all that other stuff?
Unless you have the skills/tools/aptitude/interest/access to cheap parts, I would stop looking at projects.
+1 Fair Condition? OK, all it needs is everything replaced, plus a paint job. POS is closer to the condition.
A bike that needs new front sprockets and chain, will need a new rear cassette. And any bike with that much damage falls into the "hung up wet and let dry" category, so I would assume wheels, shifters, brakes, etc., are all questionable/bad. Money pit.