"Possibly-planned-obsolescence".
A couple of factors at play.
1) Everything has a lifespan. And, given The Will of the Masses screaming for light weight, we're engineering weight over life. So while not necessarily 'planned obsolescence', things are only gonna last so long if you use 'em. See JVP's comment above, as well.
2) Shrinking parts availability kinda sucks, but I'm really not sure if there's a realistic solution. I'm open to ideas.
3) And, 100%. The cycle continues, and probably perfect bikes for weekend warrior casual riders.
Nov. 2, 2018, 11:59 a.m. - Cooper Quinn
"Possibly-planned-obsolescence". A couple of factors at play. 1) Everything has a lifespan. And, given The Will of the Masses screaming for light weight, we're engineering weight over life. So while not necessarily 'planned obsolescence', things are only gonna last so long if you use 'em. See JVP's comment above, as well. 2) Shrinking parts availability kinda sucks, but I'm really not sure if there's a realistic solution. I'm open to ideas. 3) And, 100%. The cycle continues, and probably perfect bikes for weekend warrior casual riders.