@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 A2. Good steel frame bike? Never retire it!
The only reason not to ride it would be if you have a part that breaks that is truly irreplaceable or if one of *your* parts breaks. #BikeNite
Haha. I do sometimes wonder how much longer I'll be able to swing my leg over the crossbar!
@Cyclist @ascentale @bikenite Honestly, that is the major reason I had to retire from riding my Bridgestone MB-3 Xtracycle. Even then, I lived in hope of rehabililtating myself right up to when I had to move and couldn't take it with me...
Great longbike and they don't make 'em like that anymore. #BikeNite
Phil (ascentale)
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