How long do you keep a bike ....

[Oufy MTB (Roadie)]

My Scott (13,5 kg) 8spd road bike I road for almost 10 years and bought a second hand tarmac at the end of 2014 (cause I decided I just want to draft). Scott still going strong, only RD was replaced when it broke in a fall. Still on same drivetrain.

 

MTB bought in 2014 replacing my stolen Merida.

 

I don't upgrade and switch components (cos I don't have money for upgrades), so both Tarmac and MTB can expect to do duty for the next 10 years.

 

I'm satisfied with both, I'm not a podium contender so they both over kill for my lack of ability/talent.

 

I am amazed how people upgrade frames, wheels, components so quickly. But I'm sure if I had the cash I probably would do the same, is mos lekker te shop

[Pete the Pirate]

I reckon you keep your bike as long as it gives you joy and happiness. For some it is forever, for others it's until the next uber Di2 bling thing comes along.

 

I have two top end Road and MTB bikes that I have lovingly built up over the last two years. They are my pride and joy. But they have been shunned for the last 6 months because I am thrashing an 8k fatbike and loving it. Will I sell them, hell no. Because next week, next year, the fatty will probably be at the back of the queue.

 

Trends and fashions come and go. You keep your bikes as long as they are yours. A day, a week, a month, a lifetime.

 

You keep them as long as you have a reason to ride them.

[mtb impi]

Unless you have deep pockets because of the tree that grows moola ...

 

I dont have either. My last bike was "repossessed" and probably butchered.

 

My thinking would be along the lines a fruitful partnership of at least 5 years (taking in account the money spent on frame, parts, equipment, etc. It is not a cheap dinner anymore. 

 

I had to budget painstakingly to get what I want for my next ride, and making it lekker, as the opportunity does not come around readily. It has to be around for a long-long time!

[Simon123]

two to three years.

[BenReaper]

Previously I had not owned a 'main' bike for longer than 6 months before moving on to the next.

 

It was not always to new bikes,but sometimes I would see a frame I like somewhere and build up another bike out of old spares with the odd few new bits.

 

Was planning on commiting to my current bike for atleast two years,but with the one year mark coming up next month it seems it was not to be.

 

Guess i'll be posting in the 'Boast about youre latest purchaces' thread again soon....

 

I do however have two other bikes that I have owned for a bit longer,being my secondairy and not my main ride's they dont seem to bother me by being around so long.......

 

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[PhilipV]

I ride everything until it falls apart. I still have every frame that I've ridden for the last 13 years. I don't believe in selling something to fund a new one.

[eddy]

Like 4eva.

 

Oldest is an Eddy merckx MX Leader/ Campag Record going on for 20 years.

 

Balance are newer but as I buy less regularly but always quality, l never feel the need to "upgrade" but supplement my stable with something nice every so often

[KingTJ]

I ride my bikes, until i feel i have outgrown them...or doesnt suite my purpose anymore

[popcorn_skollie]

until the itch can't be ignored and it needs to be scratched.....and I am starting to itch

 

Baie van ons 'krap waar dit nie jeuk nie'

Terwyl anders erg jeuk sonder die naels om dit te krap.

[Guest notmyname]

Like 4eva.

 

Oldest is an Eddy merckx MX Leader/ Campag Record going on for 20 years.

 

Balance are newer but as I buy less regularly but always quality, l never feel the need to "upgrade" but supplement my stable with something nice every so often

Is the bike you speak of orange? Black carbon fork with white text?

[V12man]

Is the bike you speak of orange? Black carbon fork with white text?

something like that - its very pretty - doesn't get out as much as it should.

 

But I don't remember the fork as black.

[LeTurbo]

31 years now. That's the Le Turbo. Original chain, gearing, pump ... the only replacements were the wheels, about 20 years ago. Oh, and the bar tape about 8 years ago. Still the one bike that never, ever lets me down.

[L.T.G]

I'm for the "Forever Club" ...bikes are like family... But, for me, finances would dictate the validity of keeping when N+1'ing.

I'm fortunate in only having to have sold one bike, a mint 2010 Trek EX9, since starting to ride again 8 years ago.

My teenage years saw a Peugeot Rapport and a Zini being passed on to new owners, a regret I've developed since starting to ride again.

I was very fortunate to get expand my velo family by 3 in 2014, one of which is a 2016 model now due to frame warranty, so even though the itch is there ..it'll be a while till I add anything now....

Also... I need to save up for a balance bike now for my new human family member.

[Billaridoo]

I believe a machine that you are in harmony with will stay with you forever, always finding a special day that it calls you to ride.

 

Before selling off something I felt passionate enough about to buy, upgrade and maintain, I get on it and ride it like I just bought it. If I cannot find the joy that machine gifted me the first time, it is time to part ways.

 

I purchased a pre-loved machine in mint condition this week to replace my lost soul-bike. Thank you BrianM2

 

Will be fitting a few personally preferred components and it will take me on my journey to MTB nirvana.

[Guest notmyname]

something like that - its very pretty - doesn't get out as much as it should.

 

But I don't remember the fork as black.

I'm sure he posted it on that we'll known climb near Bedford/linksfield. Sure it had a Enve fork. Sick ride though anyway.

 

 

*found a pic. It's all orange with dreamy wheels.

[V12man]

I'm sure he posted it on that we'll known climb near Bedford/linksfield. Sure it had a Enve fork. Sick ride though anyway.

 

 

*found a pic. It's all orange with dreamy wheels.

Thats not Eddys bike - definately no enve fork - sure he will post a pic soon enough