After following a few threads where members were searching for 26" rims, tires and their scarcity. It got me to thinking. I have a 26" MTB rim brake (Deore) converted to a multi purpose bike. It's in perfect working condition and I use it for shopping trips or a loaner to friends, but started to wonder if I want to make room in the stable what would I do with this bike?
Selling it would not get me near as much as I feel its worth. Scavenging for parts is very limited. 3 X 9 is going the way of the dodo, headset, handlebars (25.6), seat post sizes are all outdated. I could donate it, but even then, even for a free bike many kids will turn up their nose if it does not have disc brakes.
Too young to be vintage, too old to be of value. I guess I'll keep it and hope they come back into style while I'm still alive