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

[biggs682]

My Mid 90's Marin Bear Valley is awaiting a new chain , cassette and jockey wheels to be fitted i might even have a go at getting the original bottom bracket out and replacing it but then it ain't broke so why replace it .

 

[JhnBssll]

2 of my 3 MTB's are 26ers and I'm still buying bits for both of them

 

[DCBassman]

Just about to embark on a refresh oif my 2001 Trek 800 Sport rigid. Had it since new, needs more miles on it!
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/trek-800-sport-revamp-thread.243384/

 

[Biff600]

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

As long as it pleases you

 

[fossyant]

Yes. I have a nice Diamond Back Ascent from the early 90's. Running a mix of XT and LX. Just given it a good oiling, and the Snow Studs are on for icy/muddy runs.

 

[KneesUp]

I commute daily on my 1989 Muddy Fox Seeker. New tyres last week. Other parts replaced as needed. If it is broke, I fix it.

 

[clockworksimon]

Just got some new kool stop brake blocks for my mid 90s Orange Clockwork. Got a sheared rear dropout replaced and frame builder agreed it is worth keeping in good working order.

Have repurposed it as a tourer / ‘gravel’ / winter bike by switching to narrower tyres, larger chainrings and rigid fork. Ride it about as much as my modern mtb and road bike.

 

[DCBassman]

Some mods upcoming on the Trek 800 Sport, new pedals fitted. To come, new rear wheel, cassette, chain, s/h bars, shifters and rd. Will give a lowest gear of 28/34. Might even take that lower with a new chainset in future.

 

[helston90]

I just bought a second hand 26" MTB as my first foray into the world of MTB/ off road riding, seemed to do the job to a complete novice.

 

[DCBassman]

I just bought a second hand 26" MTB as my first foray into the world of MTB/ off road riding, seemed to do the job to a complete novice.

Even better if it has no suspension. Simpler less to break, just put on big, low pressure tyres, job done.

 

[Sixmile]

My newest bike, bought last year, is 26". The fact that the tyres have a 4" sidewall hopefully doesn't count against me!

 

[Threevok]

Just bought a new rear tyre as my last one mysteriously blew up on the weekend, while the bike was stood in the hallway. I must check that tyre gauge

 

[roadrash]

Iam about to start spending , just cables and chain, on a trek 6500SLR that i was given free of charge at the weekend..
,.https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/ive-been-given-a-free-trek-slr-6500-series-6.244288/#post-5493008

 

[Blue Hills]

Ridgeback expedition

• Blue Hills
• 7 Jan 2019

My Ridgeback Expedition is 26inch. Only had a couple of years. Great bike. Yes, spending money, why not, I expect it to outlive me. It will be getting some Spa built Rigida Sputniks in time. I am building up spares, but not because I think they will become unavailable.

I even treated it to a £2.99 pot of humbrol racing green paint after I did some disastrous scratching, and a ding, by leaning it against a concretre pole and letting it slip. No problem, battle scars.

 

[rogerzilla]

So you spent money on a Handjob?