How long has it been since you bought your last bike?
06-02-17, 09:07 PM
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How long has it been since you bought your last bike?
I bought my touring bike (which has only been used as a commuter) 10 years ago. The following year, I bought a carbon fiber road bike (the frame broke about 2 years ago... was ready to buy another, but cannondale replaced the frame with a 2015 model.) I'm pretty happy with how these bikes have served me. I don't foresee buying a replacement for either within the next 10 years - unless some truly fabulous new technology comes along that is just impossible to live without. I guess the only thing, at this point, that would make me consider buying a bike, is buying a completely different kind of bike... I occasionally look at mountain bikes, but realistically, I just don't have time for it.
In our 50's and beyond, many of us have the means to buy what we want... are you replacing your bikes frequently? Or happy with what you've had for a long time? Is there a new cycling development that has you thinking it's time for a new bike?
In our 50's and beyond, many of us have the means to buy what we want... are you replacing your bikes frequently? Or happy with what you've had for a long time? Is there a new cycling development that has you thinking it's time for a new bike?
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My Specialized Allez Sport turned 25 this year. I suppose it would be nice to upgrade but, frankly, I just haven't had much incentive to do it.
I've been giving some thought to test riding a titanium bike or maybe carbon fiber just to touch base with the modern era but, so far, I'm sticking with good old n+0.
I've been giving some thought to test riding a titanium bike or maybe carbon fiber just to touch base with the modern era but, so far, I'm sticking with good old n+0.
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I haven't bought a bike since 1968, but I built the "new" bike in 2002, using Chorus 10s aluminum components.
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06-02-17, 10:23 PM
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Jan. 2000 for a new bike. 2007 for our used (2003) tandem. The 2000 purchase was a carbon road bike, my perfect bike. I doubt I'll ever buy another. Tandem, we'll age out long before we wear it out, and crazy to think of amortizing a $12,000 tandem over our remaining cycling years.
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About a month ago. After being hit by a drunk's mirror back in Jan with no injury I don't feel confident training after dark anymore. So reading and doing a lot of Research over the Easter weekend I bought a new 2016 Raleigh Tamland 1 after finding the Corporate discount code here. I am in to ultra distant riding so I am now all about seeing if the ultra gravel rides can inflict some pain. 
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06-03-17, 01:09 AM
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I am 54 yo and I quit riding about 8 years ago. Road biking in the summer and mountain biking in the winter. I used to ride 300-400 miles a week. I always had top end mountain bikes but I've only had bargain road bikes. I ordered a carbon fiber road bike with electronic shifters just yesterday. I'm retired now and can afford a better bike. I let myself get in pitiful shape in 8 years, I gained 80 lb's and my blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol are all creeping up on me. I've been retired nearly 4 years now and in all that time I've just sit around and watched sports on TV. I have come to the conclusion that if I want to live another 40 years I'm gonna have to get active again. I can't wait to get my new bike, I've always loved riding.
06-03-17, 02:28 AM
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A year in August 2016. A 1992 Univega hybrid type rigid mountain bike. That's become my favorite bike for rides up to 50-60 miles.
Before than a year, August 2015, when I resumed cycling after 30 years away. A comfort hybrid that I still use for errands.
I'm gradually trying to get my back and neck back into condition to try a drop bar road bike. If things go well I'll consider another bike this summer or fall. I'd like to try something a little lighter and more aerodynamic to get more miles into the same riding time. I don't pay too much attention to speed for its own sake, but over the course of a solo century, it would be nice to average 16 mph rather than 12-14 mph and finish before midnight.
Before than a year, August 2015, when I resumed cycling after 30 years away. A comfort hybrid that I still use for errands.
I'm gradually trying to get my back and neck back into condition to try a drop bar road bike. If things go well I'll consider another bike this summer or fall. I'd like to try something a little lighter and more aerodynamic to get more miles into the same riding time. I don't pay too much attention to speed for its own sake, but over the course of a solo century, it would be nice to average 16 mph rather than 12-14 mph and finish before midnight.
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06-03-17, 04:23 AM
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I am 54 yo and I quit riding about 8 years ago. Road biking in the summer and mountain biking in the winter. I used to ride 300-400 miles a week. I always had top end mountain bikes but I've only had bargain road bikes. I ordered a carbon fiber road bike with electronic shifters just yesterday. I'm retired now and can afford a better bike. I let myself get in pitiful shape in 8 years, I gained 80 lb's and my blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol are all creeping up on me. I've been retired nearly 4 years now and in all that time I've just sit around and watched sports on TV. I have come to the conclusion that if I want to live another 40 years I'm gonna have to get active again. I can't wait to get my new bike, I've always loved riding.
We're happy to have riding again! 80 lbs gain is a bugger to lose, but with a controlled intake of calories and their source, and moderate exercise it can be gone in a couple of years. If you really buckle down with the diet and exercise, it will be gone in a year! Keep yer head up, kid!
06-03-17, 06:28 AM
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Became intrigued by the Pinion transmission and am waiting for a Divide to be delivered to my lbs from Co-Motion. It will replace my 2007 Americano for touring. I am also contemplating replacing my 2004 Trek Madone 5.9 with something having Di2...just because.
06-03-17, 08:40 AM
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I bought my touring bike (which has only been used as a commuter) 10 years ago. The following year, I bought a carbon fiber road bike (the frame broke about 2 years ago... was ready to buy another, but cannondale replaced the frame with a 2015 model.) I'm pretty happy with how these bikes have served me.
I don't foresee buying a replacement for either within the next 10 years - unless sometruly fabulous new technology comes along that is just impossible to live without. I guess the only thing, at this point, that would make me consider buying a bike, is buying a completely different kind of bike... I occasionally look at mountain bikes, but realistically, I just don't have time for it.
In our 50's and beyond, many of us have the means to buy what we want... are you replacing your bikes frequently? Or happy with what you've had for a long time? Is there a new cycling development that has you thinking it's time for anew bike?
I don't foresee buying a replacement for either within the next 10 years - unless sometruly fabulous new technology comes along that is just impossible to live without. I guess the only thing, at this point, that would make me consider buying a bike, is buying a completely different kind of bike... I occasionally look at mountain bikes, but realistically, I just don't have time for it.
In our 50's and beyond, many of us have the means to buy what we want... are you replacing your bikes frequently? Or happy with what you've had for a long time? Is there a new cycling development that has you thinking it's time for anew bike?
Surprise, Surprise... Just a few minutes ago I replied to another recent thread of yours on the Commuting Forum. My most recent bike purchase was in August 2016, a Specialized Diverge Elite aluminum bike to supplant my heavy-duty Cannondale Mountain Bike as a beater.
…After 40 years of cycle commuting on a year-round minimal one-way 14 mile route [and some road cycling], I have this year finally assembled IMO, the perfect bicycle fleet:
Now,the Cannondale is reserved completely for miserable studded-tire riding,and I'm happy about that, and my riding needs are completely met. I liken my three bikes to a Lamborghini, a Lexus, and a Humvee.
- One nearly year-round dry, clean-road bike (carbon fiber road bike,except for deep winter with lingering salt)
- One year-round wet,dirty-road bike (aluminum road bike, just recently acquired [outfitted with 30 C studded tires for winter, trunk bag with fold–out panniers, computer, clipless pedals and fenders]
- One winter bike for anything (steel mountain bike with Marathon Winter studded tires always on, for the least possibility of ice; I could use it for trails without the studs, but I don't do that kind of riding).
Now,the Cannondale is reserved completely for miserable studded-tire riding,and I'm happy about that, and my riding needs are completely met. I liken my three bikes to a Lamborghini, a Lexus, and a Humvee.
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06-03-17, 08:56 AM
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My Specialized Allez Sport turned 25 this year. I suppose it would be nice to upgrade but, frankly, I just haven't had much incentive to do it.
I've been giving some thought to test riding a titanium bike or maybe carbon fiber just to touch base with the modern era but, so far, I'm sticking with good old n+0.
I've been giving some thought to test riding a titanium bike or maybe carbon fiber just to touch base with the modern era but, so far, I'm sticking with good old n+0.
Always nice to see a post from you. FYA,you know how I ride, and I have posted my own description of going from a fine steel bike to CF:
I made the switch from steel to carbon, and I started out wondering the same, if the quality of carbon fiber would justify the premium cost. I have previously posted on several threads:
I own a CF and have joined several such discussions.
IMO, Rowan's comment about various dimensions of performance being important in various ways to the valuation of the cyclist justifies the cost to the purchaser, and unlike speed is not necessarily quantifiable. I have posted my justifications as:
…** Performance in this context does not mean outright speed because that is down to the person riding it and their strength and endurance. But rather is in the quality of the shifting, braking, ride,handling through corners and over rough surfaces, aerodynamics and (dare I say it) comfort.
IMO, Rowan's comment about various dimensions of performance being important in various ways to the valuation of the cyclist justifies the cost to the purchaser, and unlike speed is not necessarily quantifiable. I have posted my justifications as:
…The [steel] Bridgestone was totaled in 2012 in an accident from which I was not sure I would ride again. Well I did, and decided to get a CF. My trusted mechanic said here’s the bike you want, knowing my riding style.Well, the MSRP was $8000, but he got it for me at half off…
Personally, I can afford it, and it was an offer I could not refuse. Cycling is that important to me and I’m fortunate to be able to continue the lifestyle,so that puts it in perspective for me.
Personally, I can afford it, and it was an offer I could not refuse. Cycling is that important to me and I’m fortunate to be able to continue the lifestyle,so that puts it in perspective for me.
My average speed stayed the same, but I think I was hampered by injuries from the accident, and I believe the new bike compensated at least to maintain my average speed. I did note that I was more inclined to sprint (successfully) to beat traffic lights before they turned red.
I further craved the smoothness of the ride, including the shifting, making cycle-commuting more pleasurable. Of greatest benefit, while long (greater than 40 mile) rides took the same amount of time as before, I felt much less tired at the end…
“At least I have no buyer's remorse about what I might be missing.”
I further craved the smoothness of the ride, including the shifting, making cycle-commuting more pleasurable. Of greatest benefit, while long (greater than 40 mile) rides took the same amount of time as before, I felt much less tired at the end…
“At least I have no buyer's remorse about what I might be missing.”
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I usually end up buying frame & fork as I want it my way . Last purchase, early May, is a 70s(?) Zeus.
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A year ago I bought a Priority Eight as my daily commuter. The tech I wanted was belt drive and disc brakes. Also got IGH and room for wide tires.
My randonneuring bike is about 4 years old. I could see moving to disc brakes and S&S couplers. I'd like room for wider tires than my current model, and fender mounts so I don't have to McGyver it. I'll consider electronic shifting, tubeless, and CF - none of which are considered favorably by conventional long-distance thinking. We'll see.
Since MTB is huge here (and road kind of sucks), I'm considering stepping into the MTB world. Tubeless and disc brakes are attractive. Probably single-speed rigid.
Right now I'm riding a recumbent on road. Since I plan to break the 100 y/o age-group hour record when I'm 100, and since recumbents are not allowed, I'll be shopping for a UCF legal road bike in about 40 years. It's hard to say what the tech will be then.
My randonneuring bike is about 4 years old. I could see moving to disc brakes and S&S couplers. I'd like room for wider tires than my current model, and fender mounts so I don't have to McGyver it. I'll consider electronic shifting, tubeless, and CF - none of which are considered favorably by conventional long-distance thinking. We'll see.
Since MTB is huge here (and road kind of sucks), I'm considering stepping into the MTB world. Tubeless and disc brakes are attractive. Probably single-speed rigid.
Right now I'm riding a recumbent on road. Since I plan to break the 100 y/o age-group hour record when I'm 100, and since recumbents are not allowed, I'll be shopping for a UCF legal road bike in about 40 years. It's hard to say what the tech will be then.
06-03-17, 03:00 PM
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I've been on my Kettler Alu-Rad every workday for 16 years and something around 50,000 miles. The sidewall generator is now a hub dynamo, the lights are LED, the fenders are now stainless steel, the saddle is a Brooks B67, and the front brake is a Sturmley Archer drum. In other words, it has mutated a lot. It may change more -- I'd like to change the Nexus 7 for a Rohloff to get a wider gear range.
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I wanted a new shopper. Already have the man-basket; so I went for the cheapest o' the cheap. It's in my genes . . . never knew you could still get a traditional non gimmicky no suspension Mountain bike for £80.
Well, it's just a basic bike really, but I was so intrigued i had to buy it . . . AND the shop fit it together, AND service it after 6 weeks . . . for free!
i pick it up Wed morn.
Well, it's just a basic bike really, but I was so intrigued i had to buy it . . . AND the shop fit it together, AND service it after 6 weeks . . . for free!
i pick it up Wed morn.
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06-03-17, 03:52 PM
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06-03-17, 05:35 PM
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1996, and the danged thing rides better and better every year.
From 1996 to 2003, I also ran a very large, successful bicycle recycling program for teenagers. We had such a huge following that bike manufacturers used to offer me freebies just to get their brands in front of our young members. So I have test-ridden "better" and more expensive bikes, but I never accepted any of these gifts. I just love my 1996 steel GT Outpost.
I've had the opportunity to work and ride on V-Brakes (my wife's bike has them) and I gave my neighbor's 29er with disc brakes a spin, but I personally wasn't inspired by either of these technologies to consider a new bike. The advances that have caught my attention over the years have been mostly in lighting systems and other accessories that can be easily adapted to what I already own.
From 1996 to 2003, I also ran a very large, successful bicycle recycling program for teenagers. We had such a huge following that bike manufacturers used to offer me freebies just to get their brands in front of our young members. So I have test-ridden "better" and more expensive bikes, but I never accepted any of these gifts. I just love my 1996 steel GT Outpost.
I've had the opportunity to work and ride on V-Brakes (my wife's bike has them) and I gave my neighbor's 29er with disc brakes a spin, but I personally wasn't inspired by either of these technologies to consider a new bike. The advances that have caught my attention over the years have been mostly in lighting systems and other accessories that can be easily adapted to what I already own.