Being a little older, it was an adventure riding rigids down single track. Tires were thinner and brakes kind of worked. Hard riding usually meant bent or broken parts. So collecting tools and mechanics was a necessity. I have a hard time with the thought of it not being worth it. If you are paying someone to do the repairs then, yes, it might not be worth it. At least you don't need to learn how to rebuild a shock, lol.