I'd have to call myself a novice when it comes to bicycle mechanics. T\Keep that in mind when I express my ideas . I want to bild a Trasher Bike. One that I can take on downhill mtn trails . I do a lot of canoeing and occasssionally go alone. I plan on locking it to a tree and using is as a shuttle ride to get back to the car. Also , it's fun to just go banging around in the woods. I'd like this to be an econo build due to my layoff status so I'll be using parts on hand and used parts opposed to new ones.
I have an old Sears mtn bike . I think the model is a Free Spirit. The steel wheels and spokes are too rusty for any rough use so right away I'll have to replace them , ( aluminum perfered ). The gearing doesn't seem too low and the shifting is irregular as well . It takes a minute to completely complete a shift. Adjustment I suppose ? The derailiur is rusty as well which doesn't help any.
Am I asking too much form an old Sears bike ?
Here is the $1,000 question! What area should I start ?
Thx, Gonzo
I have an old Sears mtn bike . I think the model is a Free Spirit. The steel wheels and spokes are too rusty for any rough use so right away I'll have to replace them , ( aluminum perfered ). The gearing doesn't seem too low and the shifting is irregular as well . It takes a minute to completely complete a shift. Adjustment I suppose ? The derailiur is rusty as well which doesn't help any.
Am I asking too much form an old Sears bike ?
Here is the $1,000 question! What area should I start ?
Thx, Gonzo