I have a beater bike that I use for errands around town. It has three internal gears, one handlebar brake, and is easy to repair. The tyres, tubes, rims, fenders all need to be replaced/repaired. I bought the bike for $200 years ago, but the parts are going to be about another $200.
If the frame’s still good, why not? Depending on what new bike you choose, it might even be a step down. Especially in regards to repairability, i.e. proprietary parts.
Also the environmental aspect of it; it took a lot of energy to make that frame, the longer it’s in use the better.
I have a beater bike that I use for errands around town. It has three internal gears, one handlebar brake, and is easy to repair. The tyres, tubes, rims, fenders all need to be replaced/repaired. I bought the bike for $200 years ago, but the parts are going to be about another $200.
If the frame’s still good, why not? Depending on what new bike you choose, it might even be a step down. Especially in regards to repairability, i.e. proprietary parts.
Also the environmental aspect of it; it took a lot of energy to make that frame, the longer it’s in use the better.