Do you really want your bike to last 20,30, 40...years or more...
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So, of the folks that want to live the rest of their years with the bike they have been riding for 30-50 years, how many have owned a bike made within the past 10 years? What were your thoughts about the differences, being open minded hopefully, about the pluses and minuses???
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So, of the folks that want to live the rest of their years with the bike they have been riding for 30-50 years, how many have owned a bike made within the past 10 years? What were your thoughts about the differences, being open minded hopefully, about the pluses and minuses???
So might I get something new in the future? Maybe, if I really wanted disc brakes, or a carbon fiber frame. Anything else, and I might as well just update the Salsa.
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The short answer is yes, I want my bikes to last as long as possible.
The reason is I do my research, buy what I want, and keep it for a long time. When you look at the bikes I have, I bought all of them new except the Trek, which I bought in 95.
There's a couple I wish I had back.
The reason is I do my research, buy what I want, and keep it for a long time. When you look at the bikes I have, I bought all of them new except the Trek, which I bought in 95.
There's a couple I wish I had back.
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I have a 1980s MIELE UNO that I've converted a few times.
Here it is in it's first guise.
Miele Uno L.S. by Miele Man, on Flickr
Here it is upgraded with a mix of Shimano parts and repainted blue.
MIELE Uno Repainted #1 by Miele Man, on Flickr
Here's the same bike converted to a touring bike with cantilever brakes and a third water bottle mount under the downtube. The brazing of the cantilever brake studs, rear cable housing stop, rear rack mounts on the seatstays and the under the downtube bottle mounts was only $60.00 and was done by a professional custom bicycle frame builder.
#04a Miele Uno L.S. Rebuilt 4 Touring - Added Bottle Mount, Canti-brake Studs & Bridge by Miele Man, on Flickr
Since then I installed 9-speed Campy Mirage Ergo levers and rear derailler.
Nice to own a bike that you can change over the years as your interests change.
Cheers
Here it is in it's first guise.
Miele Uno L.S. by Miele Man, on Flickr
Here it is upgraded with a mix of Shimano parts and repainted blue.
MIELE Uno Repainted #1 by Miele Man, on Flickr
Here's the same bike converted to a touring bike with cantilever brakes and a third water bottle mount under the downtube. The brazing of the cantilever brake studs, rear cable housing stop, rear rack mounts on the seatstays and the under the downtube bottle mounts was only $60.00 and was done by a professional custom bicycle frame builder.
#04a Miele Uno L.S. Rebuilt 4 Touring - Added Bottle Mount, Canti-brake Studs & Bridge by Miele Man, on Flickr
Since then I installed 9-speed Campy Mirage Ergo levers and rear derailler.
Nice to own a bike that you can change over the years as your interests change.
Cheers
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My first road bike was a 1976 Motobecan. The next was a 1987 Specialized Both had down tube shifters, 5 and 6 speed free wheels, 36 spoke wheels, and weighed 26 ans 23 lbs respectively. I compare that to my 14 lb CF bike with Di2 and Zipp wheels and the difference is night and day.
At my age I want every performance edge I can get. Riding is also more enjoyable going faster, cornering quicker, climbing easier, and getting quick and dependable shifts every time. That last piece is probably the most significant comparison I can make as far as enjoyment just riding along.
At my age I want every performance edge I can get. Riding is also more enjoyable going faster, cornering quicker, climbing easier, and getting quick and dependable shifts every time. That last piece is probably the most significant comparison I can make as far as enjoyment just riding along.
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I just had to replace the headset on my '89 Bianchi Nyala for the first time; I was a little irritated. I don't expect my bikes to last 20 years. I expect them to last FOREVER!
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When I married my wife, I wasn't hoping she would die in a few years, just to have an excuse to get a new one.
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I challenge some of you to go and test ride some brand new bikes and come back here and say you had zero desire to buy any of them.
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Neither is a replacement for the machines that have seen decades of service but only time/miles will tell if they cut it in the longer term. So far so good.
Good Project Management Methodology in selecting a proper machine for service was/is essential.
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It was simply "just that much" better at everything that a road bike does than any racing bike that I've ever ridden, a truly fabulous machine.
Did I buy it? Sh_t no.
It's not about the Hardware, and never has been.
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If I had the bread a clearance Trek Pure S in my shade of blue would be here by now. I don't need four bikes tho.
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I have a modern CF machine that I use for the longer and more challenging routes as well as a modern-ish steel framed brifter equipped winter/wet bike for routes ridden in less than ideal conditions and with moderate loads.
Neither is a replacement for the machines that have seen decades of service but only time/miles will tell if they cut it in the longer term. So far so good.
Good Project Management Methodology in selecting a proper machine for service was/is essential.
-Bandera Ex-PMP
Neither is a replacement for the machines that have seen decades of service but only time/miles will tell if they cut it in the longer term. So far so good.
Good Project Management Methodology in selecting a proper machine for service was/is essential.
-Bandera Ex-PMP
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I dont really want a sloping top tube CF bike at the moment. The closest I have to modern era riding is my '88 Cannondale Criterium. The only thing a new bike has that the CRITter doesnt is brifters. That isnt enough to pull me into a big dollar ride. This Cdale fits so well it's hard to believe anything can fit better. The geo is perfect to my riding style and body type.
Here it rests after a tough personal TT:
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Here it rests after a tough personal TT:
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