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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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[–] 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 child)

If the frame is cracked or is showing fatigue. Other than that replaces cables and bearing, repack lube, etc. Unless you want a newer style of bike/frame.

I think my grandfather had the same commuter bike for 50-60 years

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    I used to do track racing years ago. You always knew who was about to buy a new track frame by the loud cracking noise their bottom bracket shell made as it broke away from the seat tube when they started a kilo (1000m time trial). It was always some sprinter with enormous quadriceps muscles.

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