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That sounds like the way to do it, but bear in mind that there is only so much money that it's worth spending on an older bike (I wish I was more able to follow this advice!). Small things like changing tyres, bartape and saddle can make a massive difference to the overall impression of the bike without spending too much. Put up some wanted ads and scan the classifieds on here - people usually let older stuff go for very reasonable prices...

^This in spades my first conversion cost a lot more than it was worth and a lot more than a better equivalent by the time I was done, so always keep it in perspective.

UTFS and read up on things first. Get a general idea and then ask specific questions as you go, here is a helping start:

**- Mechanics & Fixin': **http://www.lfgss.com/forum7.html

- Mechanics/Fixing Website List: http://www.lfgss.com/thread19840.html (there is a very good video in here from FGG which helps explain the beginnings of fixing and converting an older road bike)

**- Fisher Price Thread: **http://www.lfgss.com/thread740.html

Enjoy.

The spending more money than the bike is worth is definitely my biggest fear for a first conversion. Given the age of the bike and the scope of what I would like to do, the lower the money I put into it the better. Is £150 tops a feasible amount for the kind of thing I would like to do? The bike itself cost £50 and I know that I'd be lucky to sell it for cost price so really don't want it to be a money pit.

Thanks for the links, will definitely be going through all relevant info religiously!