Old mountain bike: What do you do with a bike you don’t ride anymore?

We want to know what you do with your mountain bike when you stop riding it, whether that's selling, keeping, donating, or trashing.
By Jeff Barber
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There comes a point in every mountain bike’s life when its owner stops riding it. It might be after a season or two, or it might be decades from now. Either way, we’re curious to know what you do (or plan to do) with a mountain bike once you no longer ride it.

What do you do with a bike you don't ride anymore?

Tell us why you sell/keep/donate your bikes in the comments below. And if you chose ‘donate,’ give a shoutout to the non-profit you support!

 
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