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What sort of frame has an "expected lifetime"? The only frame I've had fail was steel, and they're supposed to last for ages.
WillemS said:carton said:Rewarding your Alpine fitness with a new bike? I'm jealous. Well, I'd guess most of us are quite likely jealous.
Yeah, I convinced myself I needed a new one
No seriously, my old bike was getting, well, old and needed a lot of necessary and pricey maintenance and replacements. As the frame was nearing its minimal expected lifetime anyway I decided that I would start looking for a new one. I wasn't actually planning on buying one until the next season, but I got a really sweet deal and went for it.
I'll get the old bike back in riding order cheaply and lend it to my father; he's probably not going to use it much, so it's not going to matter much that the shifting is that smooth and some of the bearings show signs of wear.
What sort of frame has an "expected lifetime"? The only frame I've had fail was steel, and they're supposed to last for ages.