
I’m a sucker for old school mtb and saw a Trek up for sale on marketplace
Found it was two streets away
It had been stored under a tarp for years
The seat was torn
The tyres crumbled away
Every single alloy surface was white with corrosion
And control cables rusted solid
But the paintwork looked promising
Totally stripped down and rebuilt using some new parts but mainly parts bin.
It’s my perfect local commuter
Yes the lock cost more than the bike.
by shokenore
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you’re joking… alone the bars are worth triple of that.
Gorgeous paintjob. You did well, I spent 100 on my 830 frame and still am super happy with it, 30 is a great deal and the finished bike a stunning.
https://preview.redd.it/sdvavlzeq7re1.jpeg?width=4624&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5e2022078f7f1e0b7ffc7fc0d8be1d8ce4092a0
Those tires are (Billy) bonkers!!