Hey all, I recently found a old Fuji Monterey laying on the side of the road. I was shocked when i saw it and stopped, turned and looked it over. The poor thing must've been sitting there forever: its tires were flat, the chain was off the crank and completely rusted in a ball wrapped around the broken rear derailler. The rear brake was missing as well and the frame has alota rust spots.
Anyway, I took it home, and am now contemplating restoring this vintage bike. It had all suntour on it, Suntour Seven I belive. The frame and fork are in good condition, they have no cracks, holes, dents or serious rust patches: all the rust is superficialn. Would Restoring this bike be worth my time? I'd like a nice, solid beater bike I don't have to worry my head off over when leaving it locked up outside walmart and stuff. I'm willing to drop 200$ on it to get it up to speed. Any recommendations? (I'll be sanding and repainting the frame while I collect parts for my project.)
Anyway, I took it home, and am now contemplating restoring this vintage bike. It had all suntour on it, Suntour Seven I belive. The frame and fork are in good condition, they have no cracks, holes, dents or serious rust patches: all the rust is superficialn. Would Restoring this bike be worth my time? I'd like a nice, solid beater bike I don't have to worry my head off over when leaving it locked up outside walmart and stuff. I'm willing to drop 200$ on it to get it up to speed. Any recommendations? (I'll be sanding and repainting the frame while I collect parts for my project.)