Originally Posted by
biker128pedal
If you bought it new and the tires are worn out. Good on you whether street, rail trail or single track. Keep it going until you can get a better bike. If the fork cannot be repaired/rebuilt go ahead and upgrade but not too far. May be a Rock Shox Judy for less than a couple hundred bucks. May also want a new headset.
Good on you. Now ride.
Next year or so the market will be flooded with used bikes from those who bought because the could not get into the gym or bars.