probably not worth it but I want to get my old bike fixed up

[IBrakeforPastry]

I did something similar this year. I have a Trek 720 which I bought, say, in 1990. It was simply a hybrid, straight bars like a mountain bike, but narrower tires, no suspension. I rode that bike everywhere, for every purpose. After several years it ended up on the trainer. Then last year, after reading this board, I realized "Hey, I've got a nice steel mixte sitting here!" I took it to the shop and had it fixed up with a new cassette, derailleur, shifters, brake levers, and maybe some cables. I rode it home in the snow (carefully, it still had the slick "trainer tire" on the back) and had so much fun. When the road cleared I took it out again and I just felt sticking my legs out and yelling "wheeeee!"

I think it came to about $200 US, using just basic parts. It was fun to give some life back to the bike.

[aponi]

I had a chat with the guys at the bike shop today and they told me the bike is in better shape than I thought. I explained that I wasn't planning to use it as a **real mountain bike** and that mostly what I wanted was to use it when the weather was bad and when I want to ride on gravel paths. They're doing some work on the derailleurs and I may need a new chain but I'm looking at about $50. I got some dual sided pedals for it so I can wear my cleats so that added another $120 but I should have it back on Tuesday. I'm excited, it almost feels like I'm getting a new bike.