This is my first post in the Cycling section and I'm not sure where to post it, but here goes:
I have a 1987 Schwinn Cimarron 'Mountain Bike' that I bought brand new in 1987:
19" frame (I think)
All Shimano Deore-XT componentry
Somewhat heavy, but very smooth riding.
I rode it regularly for about 6 years, but since then it's been languishing in my basement. It's in fine shape, albeit somewhat dusty and grimy. The only thing non-stock about it are the bars and hand grips, as I replaced the original upswept bars with flat ones when I bought it.
Now, I'm thinking I'd like to get back into recreational cycling. I really liked this bike, but it's a 32-year old design. However it's sort of what in today's market would be termed an all-purpose model, which is what I'd want for casual road riding and light duty off-road use.
And now it appears to be worth a lot as a 'vintage' model - I saw one on EBay going for $1,700 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/303103840111).
So, I guess I have 2 options (I used to do all my own maintenance except wheel-truing, but I no longer have the time or inclination to do that):
I have a 1987 Schwinn Cimarron 'Mountain Bike' that I bought brand new in 1987:
19" frame (I think)
All Shimano Deore-XT componentry
Somewhat heavy, but very smooth riding.
I rode it regularly for about 6 years, but since then it's been languishing in my basement. It's in fine shape, albeit somewhat dusty and grimy. The only thing non-stock about it are the bars and hand grips, as I replaced the original upswept bars with flat ones when I bought it.
Now, I'm thinking I'd like to get back into recreational cycling. I really liked this bike, but it's a 32-year old design. However it's sort of what in today's market would be termed an all-purpose model, which is what I'd want for casual road riding and light duty off-road use.
And now it appears to be worth a lot as a 'vintage' model - I saw one on EBay going for $1,700 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/303103840111).
So, I guess I have 2 options (I used to do all my own maintenance except wheel-truing, but I no longer have the time or inclination to do that):
- Have it serviced at a local bike shop to be in like-new condition - the only new things it should need is tires, brake pads, and maybe a chain, since they must have pretty much dried out by now - and then sell it and buy something new with the proceeds;
- Have it serviced at a local bike shop to be in like-new condition and then start riding it again?