Anyone else still spending money on their 26" wheel bike.

[8mph]

Tell me I'm not going crazy, I've just replaced several parts on my 26" wheel Cove Handjob.

 

[Threevok]

Both my bikes are 26" and I still spend money on them

 

[Spiderweb]

Nothing wrong with 26" wheeled mountain bikes, I have several I'm happy to spend money on as and when required.

 

[Salty seadog]

I've got a 7 year old 26"er and have spares for it in stock, so yes. They're not going anywhere yet.

Recently got new tyres & chain.

 

[Drago]

Yep. Why not, its a great bike?

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

All my MTB's are 26" steel rigids and I have absolutely no intention whatsoever of changing to 27.5" or 29". 26" are practical, durable, and reasonably compact & lightweight bikes. They are perfect for what I want to use them for, so I will be sticking with 26"

 

[Rusty Nails]

Just built a Whyte 901 mtb with 26" wheels. It is a great bike that suits me fine. At some time I may go 27.5" but there is no need or desire for one at present. As long as new parts are available I am very happy with 26".

 

[cosmicbike]

Yep. My 26" Boardman from 2012 that got me back on a bike is still excellent. Add that to the Optima Lynx recumbent which has a 26" rear wheel and I think I'll continue for some time yet.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I've still got my 1996 Trek 850 and have just recently bought new a crankset, gripshifts, brake levers and V-brakes for it. I'll be getting a new set of wheels too after Christmas is past.
Bars and seatpost are still original though.

 

[MichaelW2]

I suspect that in the long run 26" wheels will end up like 24", a few niche/ boutique components, some low end stuff for kids, but little midrange, quality components thst are widely available.

26" has been the global standard since 1980s so it is poor judgement to throw it out in favour of sized that offer at best, marginal gains and at worst are too big for the bike and rider.

 

[Jody]

Just bought a new Hope wheelset for mine and the shock is off to be serviced shortly. I'm not changing any time soon.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

My Cube is 29" which I like on open lanes, but there an many times when I question whether I bought the right bike & should have bought 26"

 

[derrick]

Not that i use it much, but it's got a lot of years left in it. so i will carry on giving it the same tlc as my road bikes.

 

[8mph]

I just replaced the cassette, the chain, new pawls new tubes, tyre and cable.

 

[Milkfloat]

My commuter is a 22 year old Trek (last of the USA made steel frames) and I have an 8 year old Giant Anthem hanging up that is pretty much unused. I see no reason to change.