Despite a personal connection with the frame from all the great riding and places that it has taken me to, I wouldn't bother keeping it around just for show. I fact, I'm heading out on it after lunch today for a 30 km paved path ride. At least once a year I still get a "nice bike" comment from a passing rider. I'm looking at replacing the clapped out 2012 Reba with a rigid fork, which will likely trigger a re-paint as the frame is looking a bit dinged up again.
March 14, 2022, 9:10 a.m. - SteveR
Despite a personal connection with the frame from all the great riding and places that it has taken me to, I wouldn't bother keeping it around just for show. I fact, I'm heading out on it after lunch today for a 30 km paved path ride. At least once a year I still get a "nice bike" comment from a passing rider. I'm looking at replacing the clapped out 2012 Reba with a rigid fork, which will likely trigger a re-paint as the frame is looking a bit dinged up again.