@Cyclist asks:
I have a Raleigh Randonneur from the early 90s. It's been well looked after, with many years of regular use, often heavily loaded. The frame was slightly dented at the back of the seat tube by a bike shop many years ago. All components apart from front & back rack have been replaced over time.
Q2. What should I check to help decide if I need to replace this much loved old bike?
(When is it time to retire a bike?)
@ascentale @Cyclist @bikenite #BikeNite A2 depends a lot on where the dent is - get one (or more) opinions from. Replacing parts for years can end up being an expensive proposition, esp. if standards change
Sentiment and familiarity vs cost to repair is a very personal balancing act. Some people buy a new one every couple of years as the latest and greatest comes out -- these people are an excellent source of good second hand bikes! Others keep an old faithful (or sometimes unfaithful) for years past any sensible person's idea of a bike's life
here's looking at you semi-retired 1996 aluminium hardtail, going on 30yrs old and being a daily rider for a teenager to school
Phil (ascentale)
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