Good question. And I think that's the eternal dilemma. If I look at my steel hardtail that I built up \(and haven't ridden in a good many years\), I first built that up 10 years ago. I could still be riding that thing with some degree of happiness now, and for another 10 years. I could probably source parts for it, no problem. But I've moved on past it, several times over. Why? Because I'm a fickle human.
How long should a bike last? Somewhere between 6 months and forever, depending on your willpower, income, bike lust, riding style and gut size. Not to mention your bike material, the whims of the industry, Taiwanese exchange rate and US midterm election results.
May 8, 2018, 8:13 a.m. - Dave Tolnai
Good question. And I think that's the eternal dilemma. If I look at my steel hardtail that I built up \(and haven't ridden in a good many years\), I first built that up 10 years ago. I could still be riding that thing with some degree of happiness now, and for another 10 years. I could probably source parts for it, no problem. But I've moved on past it, several times over. Why? Because I'm a fickle human. How long should a bike last? Somewhere between 6 months and forever, depending on your willpower, income, bike lust, riding style and gut size. Not to mention your bike material, the whims of the industry, Taiwanese exchange rate and US midterm election results.