my collection seems to be heading towards custom built bikes on C&V frames, using parts scavenged from bikes bought and sold for parts. I don't have enough room to have a lot of bikes so if I'm going to keep it, it has to provide a function that the others do not.

I am extremely happy with my C&V road bike right now (Ironman Master).. only thing i could see is upgrading the components on it, or potentially looking for frame with paint in nicer condition, but i doubt i will mess with it much. This bike is for going places fast, and for longer rides for exercise

My Diamondback Apex frame is being built up into a 1x7 urban hybrid cruiser right now.. might turn it into a errand runner/grocery getter, not sure though cause it's such a sexy color it doesn't deserve to be turned into a work horse

Would like to get an even lighter c&v mtb frame built up with high end components. In the late 80s the Diamondback paint jobs and the Centurion paint jobs were similar.. the 1988 Diamondback Ascent has the same "purple smoke" as the Ironman.. so if the 1989 DB has grey marble paint like the ironman, that could be my "grail" mtb lol then i would have matching Road and MTBs

Right now i still keep my 2000 Hardrock around, though it's not getting ridden as much. but it's a heavy duty SUV style bike that is good for all urban environments. I've been wanting to put the knobbies back on it and take it out the mountains so i might keep it for that, since i wouldn't care as much if it got messed up vs a c&v ride

My collection of parts is starting to get bad though lol.. having tons of parts on hand makes things so much easier. Plus i tend to work on bikes in the middle of the night so i hate having to wait for the LBS to be open

there's always room in the stable for one or two flippers as well