Touring France this spring, pannier rack and mudguards would be useful too. I'm 6ft. Don't want to spend a fourtune and could do some tinkering if required.
Complete strip down and rebuild, final price depends largely on whether I have the frame professionally enamelled but probably in the £150-£180 region plus choice of tyres, new tubes and pedals. ( The existing tyres are fine but £20 buys a nice new set of economy tourers. )
I have a nice pair of quill pedals with new straps and toeclips so you can specify when the build is complete.
I'm not a pro it's just a hobby, but here's a couple of bikes I renovated
Gitane For £130 http://www.flickr.com/photos/51987088@N ... 110981437/
Raleigh for £120 http://www.flickr.com/photos/51987088@N ... 862510165/
Bertoni http://www.flickr.com/photos/51987088@N ... 6796931112
Complete strip down and rebuild, final price depends largely on whether I have the frame professionally enamelled but probably in the £150-£180 region plus choice of tyres, new tubes and pedals. ( The existing tyres are fine but £20 buys a nice new set of economy tourers. )
I have a nice pair of quill pedals with new straps and toeclips so you can specify when the build is complete.
I'm not a pro it's just a hobby, but here's a couple of bikes I renovated
Gitane For £130 http://www.flickr.com/photos/51987088@N ... 110981437/
Raleigh for £120 http://www.flickr.com/photos/51987088@N ... 862510165/
Bertoni http://www.flickr.com/photos/51987088@N ... 6796931112
