I have a 1992 Cannondale M1000 hardtail I've been trying unsuccessfully to sell. It needs a full tune, all new cables, a new front derailleur, and new cranks. As the front shifter is the original Suntour (!), I wonder if that may need to be replaced, too. This is a 24.0 pound bike.
This is no longer a daily rider. It's obviously had a full life but I also don't want to trash it or donate it.
It occurred to me that with the work that is needed it might actually be cheaper just to have it converted to a single speed coaster. A local shop said they'd do it for about $130. I have no interest in having a bike quiver, but it could be fun to have a simple bike to tool around on.
Does this sound like a good way to spend $130 and reuse a bike? Or would I be better off recycling the Cannondale and just buying a single speeder if I really want one?
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