Gee, what is the fate of bikes like this ? Well, considering that everything is made in China these days, maybe USA bikes will now become classics. OK, enough of the xenophobia. Well, you could have it tuned up and it will be a good reliable bike. Basic easy to repair parts-if a cable or else goes bad, your local shop shoudl have parts , no problem. Good commuter bike. Fate- I guess people use it or it gets tossed into the local metal recycable dumpster. Hope you don't do that , Diane !