Originally Posted by
Treker
Since the consensus seems to be relatively low at <$200, why not consider keeping it as a 'beater' bike? Ie, good for some light trail or rainy day workouts, trips to the beach etc. If the roadie's in for maintenance, she's still good-to-go.
And what roadie doesn't have at least two bikes?

I totally agree. She is going to keep it for rainy days.....at the very least keep it to ride on some of the nonpaved walking trails AND when ever it rains.