Originally Posted by
pdlamb
My 1998 bike, bought in 1999, is an example of Grant Peterson's "wear something out" philosophy. Upgraded to 9 speeds after a couple years. Frame broke and replaced under warranty, wore out the rear wheel, replaced the front wheel (though I've still got the original), seatpost broke, etc. I even used the fenders that I put on until they broke. The frame and brakes are still original!
Rides the same, though, so I still call it "Fuji Touring."
Yeah, I can relate.
As long as I've gotten a reasonable lifespan from something, I'm okay with things wearing out - chains, tires, cassettes, bearings, wheels, whatever. I buy 'em to ride 'em, and wearing something out feels like accomplishment.
I'd love to write more, but I'm off to have my car serviced: 10.5 yrs old, 147k miles, no plans to get rid of it.