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Do you really want your bike to last 20,30, 40...years or more...

Old 06-25-16, 08:48 PM
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I have around 55,000kms on my Specialized Roubaix. I expect it to last easily to 100000.
I will then hang it on my wall.
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Old 06-26-16, 07:06 AM
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This one is 39yrs old. Dont even ask why I wouldnt want it to last longer. I'm grateful that it was retired from the racing circuit without damage, though.

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Old 06-26-16, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Deal4Fuji
got any pics? Same story with my Supreme, but I'm a long way from 45K
Sure, the same old pic from several years ago - nothing recent though...



Since then, I've replaced the wheels with better-quality take-offs from another project --
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Old 06-26-16, 01:02 PM
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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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Old 06-26-16, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
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???
Interesting point. True, I have no desire to go back to my mid 70s yellow Schwinn Varsity, or even my early 1980s Nishiki Sport. The Varsity weighed a ton, and the Nishiki's gearing is something I would not want to return to, and I am happy to exchange stem shifters and suicide lever brakes for my current brifters.. My 1997 Bianchi Advantage hybrid is still going strong and if I wasn't so happy with my current ride, a 2012 Salsa Casseroll, I might just do something to address the Bianchi's shortcomings, which are few.

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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Old 06-26-16, 01:48 PM
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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.
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Old 06-26-16, 02:26 PM
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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.

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Old 06-26-16, 02:30 PM
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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.
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Old 06-26-16, 02:46 PM
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I don't trust anything after 1985. So take it from there. That goes for Bikes and Music.
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Old 06-26-16, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Wileyone
I don't trust anything after 1985. So take it from there. That goes for Bikes and Music.
I am almost with you on the music, with rare exceptions. Bikes, not so much.
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Old 06-26-16, 05:39 PM
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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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Old 06-26-16, 05:48 PM
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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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Old 06-26-16, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by catgita
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.
I am pretty sure a wife and a bike require different parameters for choosing. And, I do not understand why there are so many people that appear so closed minded about new bikes. There are older road bikes I would love, even some 90's MTMs.

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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Old 06-26-16, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
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?
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.

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Old 06-26-16, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
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.
This Spring I had the opportunity to spend a week riding a machine that Captain Fast was trying to sell me, a recent Wig era no-holds barred Team Shy Pinnalized-Specerallo replica with every hi-tech doo-dad imaginable.

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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Old 06-26-16, 07:33 PM
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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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Old 06-26-16, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bandera
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.

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Having balance, and variety is a good thing. And, yes, equipment will not solve problems like a weak engine or poor bike handling skills (but, it can make life a little easier).
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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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