I have a Dave Mirra 540 Air that I got new in the late 90's. Bikes in rough shape, probably only the frame, wheels, handle bars are salvageable. Bike was re-painted at some point but it used to be green. Opinions on putting the time/money into a rebuild.
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by worksatsea
3 Comments
For the project of it, sure it’s way cheaper than rebuilding a classic car! But for end game value, not so much, the mirra pro is the one that collectors and fans want, not so much the 540 air. Add in that as much as older bikes were fun to ride, and have nostalgia they’re not so much fun compared to a modern bike which is lighter and overall better. So yeah as above really for a project and to cruise around on maybe, why not, have at it, but if it’s to get 100% back to original spec etc, not so much
I have a 97’ Bontrager Warthog frame I want to build up and I’m looking at around $1000 to build it and that’s not going too crazy. It’s getting harder to find parts, but I think if you’d ride it then bring it back to life.
I wouldn’t but I’m not you.