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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?)

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Weldon Bradstreet 2d ago

@ascentale @Cyclist @bikenite
A2. I like old steel-framed bikes, so I may be a bit biased, but I would only replace it when it's no longer useful for what you want to do with it. I have a road bike that turns 40 this year (frame only) and it still does what I want it to - get on, ride fast, be reasonably comfortable. It's still in good shape, and it's still in weekly use.
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Chitchat

@Heyweldon @ascentale @bikenite that's good to know! I realised after submitting the question that mine is either 39 or 40 years old now.