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When do you know to stop investing in an old bike and buy a new one? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca
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When is it time to retire a bike instead or repairing it?

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[–] [S] 9 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I have a beater bike that I use for errands around town. It has three internal gears, one handlebar brake, and is easy to repair. The tyres, tubes, rims, fenders all need to be replaced/repaired. I bought the bike for $200 years ago, but the parts are going to be about another $200.

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  • [–] 9 points 9 months ago

    If the frame's still good, why not? Depending on what new bike you choose, it might even be a step down. Especially in regards to repairability, i.e. proprietary parts.

    Also the environmental aspect of it; it took a lot of energy to make that frame, the longer it's in use the better.

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