Who else owns a bike that’s old enough to be a millennial?

Posted by Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 74 comments

I only ride my 37 year old bike about six times a year but today I realized how old my “bike I got in college” was. The biggest difference is the distance I can ride went from 40 miles to 15 if I’m lucky with the Florida heat. Only went 10 today and it was only 90° so that doesn’t bode well for summer.

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ONROSREPUS@reddit

I still own and use my bike that I got when I was 14. only new bike I have ever gotten. I have replaced the seat for a more comfortable ride.

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

I’m 12” taller than when I was 14 so I’d have a bit of an issue.

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ciscolish@reddit

Just built up a Trek 420 from 1989. American made USA frame. Smooth ride. Does anyone else like old school down tube shifters? 🚵‍♂️

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tanhauser_gates_@reddit

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JuJu_Wirehead@reddit

I have a 1985 Nikishi 10 speed. Haven't been on it in 15 years... tires are probably rotten at this point.

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thelimeisgreen@reddit

My Gary Fisher mountain bike is from ‘98. I put all new derailleur components on a couple years ago. I almost bought a Yeti that was on clearance, but it was still super expensive and I don’t ride it the way I used to, so can’t justify it. I’ll keep my current one a bit longer but I think my next bike will be an e-bike.

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Tom_Slick_Racer@reddit

I have a 1996 BMW Folding Mountain Bike from the Summer Olympics, I also have 1991 Nashiki Manitoba Black with bright green letters. I still ride both regularly. But that BMW is heavy beast.

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Roland-Of-Eld-19@reddit

I've got tshirts old enough to be a Millennial 🤪

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IRingTwyce@reddit

It's in rough shape from living outside for decades, but I still have the Raleigh 10 speed I got for my 13th birthday. So, yeah, 41 years ago.

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om_hi@reddit

I have a schwinn that's older than me. It was my mom's from high school. It's solid Gen X.

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Got_Bent@reddit

I bought myself a bike at Zayres. Brown Columbia 10-speed. I rode that bike for part of high school until I met my wife and we moved in together. Rode it to work for a few seasons and my car for winter or rain. I think it ended up at the Salvation Army?

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hvacigar@reddit

My Gary Fischer is a 1999 model.

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HistoricalTowel1127@reddit

I still enjoy a ride. 77 Moto (made in France). Brooks saddle. I mostly see adults ride. Shame.

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AlfaNovember@reddit

1941 Schwinn wants to be home from the ride in time for Matlock.

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leicanthrope@reddit

My 76 Fuji Professional is a fellow Gen Xer. (I've got a Bianchi and a Ciocc representing the Millenials.)

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itgoesineasy@reddit

I bought my last bike in 1996 but still have one I got in 1983.

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b_o_m@reddit

I have a Specialized Stumpjumper from the first year they were produced - 1981. My dad bought it from a co-worker in 1984 and I've been riding it ever since.

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yarn_slinger@reddit

My kid in uni has the bike I bought in uni 40 years ago.

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Original_Study3415@reddit

I have a nishiki 12 speed that I bought in 88 that’s still in great shape.

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DjQuamme@reddit

Mine was 1990 when I went away to college. It's in the basement, can't recall the last time I rode it

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Astronaut6735@reddit

I have a 2006 Trek road bike that I haven't ridden in probably 5 years. I should dust it off, tune it up, and get some exercise.

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

That’s what I tell myself every couple of months.

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jimonlimon@reddit

Bought this state of the art vehicle in about 1988

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texan01@reddit

My 10 speed is a 1981 monkey wards!

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The_Motley_Fool----@reddit

1982 Trek 320, 1994 Specialized Rock Hopper, 2015 Trek Domane 4.5, 2018 Specialized Roubaix Pro, 2020 Opem Up, 2024 Pivot Les. Late 50's and I still ride 6 days a week.

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RxRxR@reddit

I too have a nice collection of discs.

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

A great hobby for any age even if you have a noodle arm and horrible form like me.

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GooseberryPotato@reddit

Stop showing off there Jack Tripper

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

lol

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Ahkhira@reddit

I have a very old Huffy that is still fully functional and ready for a century right now! I got it as a young teenager, and I never got rid of it!

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_plays_in_traffic_@reddit

i got an old nashbar stickered japanese tubed triple butted rebrand from somebody thats a hellenic syle frame that ill probably never get rid of cause it rides so good. ive never been able to figure out who really made the frame.

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_plays_in_traffic_@reddit

i dont have any pics on me but its this frame. this pretty much looks like mine just my build has pursuit bars, carbon rims, different cranks and is fixed.

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poppinwheelies@reddit

Yup, Im still cruising my REI Navarro mountain bike. Purchased in 1996 :)

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FakeNameSoIcnBhonest@reddit

I have my old GT Pro Freestyle Tour still. I think I got it around 1989. Glorious powder blue and pink.

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Numerous-Positions_5@reddit

I still have my Schwinn Voyageur that I bought in ‘84. Such a comfortable bike to ride!

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csx2112@reddit

I own a bike old enough to be Gen-X. 1973 or 74 Volkscycle

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

Had to look that one up.

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csx2112@reddit

Most people do 😆😆😆 My dad bought it brand new and I got it when he passed

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go_west_til_you_cant@reddit

1992 Centennial checking in!

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

That’s clean looking.

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go_west_til_you_cant@reddit

Smooth as butter too!

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mrkrag@reddit

bruh, half of what I own has kids that can vote

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Mobile_Aioli_6252@reddit

Nice Panasonic

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

Thanks, the biggest gift from my parents (and last) so it’s a keeper.

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Mobile_Aioli_6252@reddit

I had a friend in the late 80's that had a Panasonic - I used to tease him, asking if he got free with a radio purchase! Turns out it was a helluva bike!

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

I remember thinking “Panasonic makes bikes” when I was looking into buying it.

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Mobile_Aioli_6252@reddit

Both Panasonic and Bridgestone ( the tire company) made great bikes! I was rocking a Schwinn Super Le Tour at the time, having upgraded from a Ross.

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slater_just_slater@reddit

I have a bikes old enough to be retired boomers.

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dtoddh@reddit

I still own the Cannondale mountain bike I purchased in 1988.

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breddy@reddit

1996 - still ride it!

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Mobile_Aioli_6252@reddit

Single Track 800 Antelope?

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breddy@reddit

8000 SHX. I replaced the elastomer shock with a period correct (ish) Judy a few years ago that just happens to be the same yellow.

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Mobile_Aioli_6252@reddit

I miss the Judy and Manitou shocks of the late 90's

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dingolishious@reddit

I hate the way this is phrased

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Plastic-Sentence9429@reddit

I bought my Specialized Rockhopper in 1990.

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Mobile_Aioli_6252@reddit

I still have my Ross ten speed from HS ( mid 80's) it is very sorry shape, though

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Deepfire_DM@reddit

My wife's bike is from the 80s ...

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Rob2pointOh@reddit

Yup, my early 80s Torker Pro-X

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1929tsunami@reddit

Yes, and T-shirts roo.

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MenehuniGav@reddit

My bike is almost Gen X

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

That’s impressive, I tell myself that my older heavier bike just makes me exercise harder.

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MenehuniGav@reddit

It’s an ‘86 Trek 700 Tri-Series. All steel tubing and first generation index shifting. I love it. Will have it till I die.

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Mindless-Baker-7757@reddit

I like my modern bike. I used to be a bike mechanic and appreciate the improvements modern components bring.

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

I can’t justify a new one since I don’t ride that much and I know one that will fit my 6’4” frame can get up there in price. I envy disc brakes though.

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

Mine definitely could use new wheels and brakes but the wobbles give it character.

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hkusp45css@reddit

Why do you have so many frisbees?

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

I play disc golf and also kayak by a local course to find trash and lost discs. If they have a name on them I return them but many aren’t so I’ve collected more than a bit

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200Fathoms@reddit

Jeez, how tall are you?!

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Sufficient-Pin-481@reddit (OP)

6’4”. I’m on the short side for this model.

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Correct-Condition-99@reddit

I've got a 25 year old mountain bike.

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Scoobysnax1976@reddit

Not quite old enough to be a millennial. I still have a hard tail mountain bike from 1999.