Well I thought of keeping it. I wouldn’t replace a thing. It all really does work as new. I swear this bike has been across the state of Michigan twice on rail trail conservancy 6-day rides, and has carried me through some great recreatonal trails here in Michigan like Pontiac Lake, Highland Rec, Holly Rec, Potowatomi, Schuss Mountain, Fort Custer… and I never weighed less than 220 lbs even at my peak.
So, yea, it has proven itself and has served me well, but I wonder… this thing is 14 years old. I’m now 230 lbs. It didn’t show any signs of complaint when I took it to Fort Custer last September. That was my first ride since pre-2002. Am I pushing my luck? It won’t last forever. So as much as I love it, I wonder of I should sell it while it is still a complete and healthy bike.
I also am liking the newer bikes with the 29″ wheel. I’m aware of the trade-offs with the larger wheel, but I like the benefits enough to negate the trade-offs.
So I’m still thinking about it. Although, sites like this and the way the salesman spoke to me upon hearing I have a Homegrown have got me feeling like I have something sorta unique and high quality.