My last 26 inch bike is sold

[buzz22]

After a few years of faithful service my old Raleigh 26 inch MTB was sold yesterday.

10 mins with a good price was all it took on facebook marketplace.

The new owner was a young guy who was going to do what I had done on it, some light touring.
He was very happy when I added in a rear rack and a couple of sets of spare tyres (including some Panaracer Paselas).
Over the years I had upgraded a few things including wheels and gearing but it was fairly standard.

The old Raleigh did it's job, see ya mate.

 

[figbat]

I’m still clinging on to a couple of 26ers, a late ‘90s Saracen and a 2007 Kona (my son rides this now). It would be sad to see either go as they have played big parts of my cycling history.

 

[fossyant]

Still got my Diamond Back Ascent. It's my commuter these days. Would make a good world tourer with the braise on mounting points. Fast it is not.

 

[buzz22]

Still got my Diamond Back Ascent. It's my commuter these days. Would make a good world tourer with the braise on mounting points. Fast it is not.

Mine lacked a lot of mounting points so it was a bit limited but great for light stuff.
With me on board, like all my bikes, a bit slow.
The old 26ers are so versatile though with a big range of gears and relaxed geometry.