How Often Do You Change Your Bike?

[Dogtrousers]

I have no plans to replace my bike. It's a very good bike. I replace bits as and when they wear out. I have no plans to get another one. I only have one arse, as they say.

I also own a Brompton, for its folding superpowers, and have one other bike that just takes up space as I never ride it. I may get rid of it some time.

 

[iateyoubutler]

I don`t. 2 reasons why, firstly the drop in value is shocking (it`s worse than brand new cars), and I also get a bit attached to them as they all have stories to tell. I`ve kept my LEJOG bike for many years even though I don`t use it any more, as an example.

I`m running out of room now though.............

 

[SuperHans123]

Always one in one out for me, usually each year.
Mostly down to seeing something shiny I like, which happened recently when I bought my current bike, the Cannondale Treadwell 2.

 

[Sharky]

Good job multiple options are allowed on the survey. They all have applied to me ove the years.

 

[snorri]

I have three bikes, my newest one is 19 years old now.
Never felt a need for change until this past year when I have been hearing the word 'ebike' whispered in my head.

 

[I like Skol]

There is an option missing! When no longer serviceable.
I have a 1994 MTB owned from new. Upgraded components along the way but will continue to use until (if) the frame fails.
I had a 2010 hybrid for commuting and general leisure use, owned from new until 2018 when the frame failed. Now replaced with a new bike.
Bought a carbon road bike in late 2016. Bike was trashed in 2018 as a result of an RTA and has since been replaced with a later version of the same bike.
Point I am trying to make is that no bike gets replaced until it is dead!

 

[FrankCrank]

Just did a quick tally, and between the ones I have over here and the ones over there, I'm just into double figures. Four of them have twenty inch wheels, which count as n+0.5, so it's not as bad as it seems

 

[PaulSB]

I buy a new bike when my age has a 0 or 5 at the end or to mark a significant event. As I bought a beautiful Cervelo when I retired, 63, I skipped this year's 65th birthday.

My LBS are starting to push me towards a new winter bike next year. The only reason I can find is disc brakes.

Now I'm retired buying a new bike will be harder to justify financially. The next one is probably two years away if my body can justify it at 68! An ebike will arrive in my 70s.

 

[steveindenmark]

I have sold one bike in 15 years. I have 8 other bikes. 3 in the shed, 3 in the loft and 2 in a trailer. All very nice bikes in top condition. I really should sell a few. I don't change bikes, I just buy another one.

Brompton 9 Streets
Trek Lexa SL
Koga Solicio, carbon di2
Koga World Traveller
Genesis Croix de Fer 20
Kickbike
Specialized Roubaix
Giant Fathon mtb

Ive never written them down before 😁 Its an impressive list of decent bikes 😁👍

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

I don`t...…. the drop in value is shocking (it`s worse than brand new cars)

I don't buy new either, firstly because secondhand is much better VFM, and subsequent depreciation non-existent. The other reason is I only like steel, preferably lugged - which can no longer easily be bought off the peg from your LBS.

There is an option missing! When no longer serviceable......….Point I am trying to make is that no bike gets replaced until it is dead!

I agree, once you've bought one you might as well get your money's worth out of it. i don't care about fashion or so-called improvements, so I will keep riding all my bikes so long as the frames hold together and the mechanicals work. I've had a steel Raleigh frame fail this year (it was already well used/abused before I acquired it), and since I haven't got around to welding it yet, I've just transferred the mechanicals to a spare cheap donor frame of exactly the same type and am using that instead.

 

[raleighnut]

Still got the Carlton I've been riding since 76.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Change my bike...?

No, sorry, you've lost me there.

 

[pawl]

Ribble can’t remember when I bought it Renolds653 tubing.Giant compact Aluminium tubing bought in2003 carbon forks and still going strong Planetx carbon bought three year’s ago

To old to contemplate buying another Perfectly happy with current stable.

 

[Saluki]

I am not sure I change my bike. I get another and keep the original bike.

 

[Mo1959]

I am not sure I change my bike. I get another and keep the original bike.

Same here. I actually lost count. Thought I had 7 but it’s 8......oops