Actually, this bike is sparking a lot of interest on the local level. One offer is as high as 3 bills. I think it is because it is a well built rigid. There seems to be some kind of push-back against the use of shocks on everything now.
I know I view the maintenance and potential for failure as a negative and don't see a need for them the way I ride. But if you go into Wal-mart you even see them on the cheapo bikes. I'm debating if I want to sell this one now since I have been to several bike shops and have not found anything I perceive to be as well built. Maybe I'm just getting old and crusty.