Hand-me down Schwinn Varsity= Free
2 cans of spray paint and 1 can of clear coat= $12
Bike parts= $160
Riding a 30 year old bike that feels like new= Priceless
It used to be bright red with yellow bar tape. The rims were creaky and covered in rust spots. The cables were frayed and the housing was cracked. It never shifted into the lowest gear. But thats all fixed now.