Time Waster
Veteran
An old model HPV Streetmachine gt, steel framed touring recumbent needs boom lengthening with a new chain needed. The chainrings, cassette and rear derailleur jockey wheels are worn and the bike mechanic doesn't think a new chain would work without these being replaced at the same time. False economy to not change them. £300 for that and new rear brake. Bike cost me £500 3 or 4 years ago secondhand.
What are these bikes worth now? Is £300 repair bill reasonable and worth spending?
My trouble is I'm not a committed recumbent rider. I bought for a tour in France and it didn't suit our family due to practicality. However year after we toured in Belgium where it would have been OK but I used an upright instead. My aim is to get it right for the occasional ride to get back into recumbent riding in case we get to go back to Belgium touring next year as a family. It might not get much use.
I think sell on in current state, mothball until I'm OK with spending on it (perhaps when I'm certain I'll use it me) or just suck it up.
A potential sell then get another one later on as another option.
Any advice?
PS I'm not going to do the work myself even though I could. We simply prefer to use our time other than fettling bikes beyond the basic stuff.
What are these bikes worth now? Is £300 repair bill reasonable and worth spending?
My trouble is I'm not a committed recumbent rider. I bought for a tour in France and it didn't suit our family due to practicality. However year after we toured in Belgium where it would have been OK but I used an upright instead. My aim is to get it right for the occasional ride to get back into recumbent riding in case we get to go back to Belgium touring next year as a family. It might not get much use.
I think sell on in current state, mothball until I'm OK with spending on it (perhaps when I'm certain I'll use it me) or just suck it up.
A potential sell then get another one later on as another option.
Any advice?
PS I'm not going to do the work myself even though I could. We simply prefer to use our time other than fettling bikes beyond the basic stuff.