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I have an old Klein Attitude V alu FS MTB which has seen better days. I bought about five years ago for £350 second hand. It definitely falls into the 'retro' category being 26 inch wheel.
I am only an occasional mountain biker these days having 3 other bikes all being road bikes. I do need that option however as sometimes my mates want to do an off road ride and so do I.
I took it to the local LBS yesterday and to solve all problems (hydraulic brakes need bleeding, bottom bracket broken up, new chain, new cassette) will cost around £150.
Is it worth tossing this old stead for a new one. I fancy a cotic Bfe (actually a soul but possibly could not justify the price on occasional use).
£150 gets you a working bike for occaisonal use.
How far does £150 +(+ price of your bike if you can sell it) go towards a similar/decent new bike?
Look at [url=www.retrobike.co.uk]retrobike.co.uk[/url] before ditching your Klein.
You could learn to bleed brakes, and buy and fit the parts, buying tools if necessary for a lot less than £150