Gathering Dust

[Guest]

i had my trials bike for over a year now and its getting a bit old i want to get a new one but i am not allowed because apparently my bike is not that old. i am wondering how long should you keep a bike for.

[Dani.]

i had my trials bike for over a year now and its getting a bit old i want to get a new one but i am not allowed because apparently my bike is not that old. i am wondering how long should you keep a bike for.

Don't throw a bike out just for the sake of it! What's wrong with it? My guess is nothing...in that case keep it 'till the frame dies, a new bike is not going to make your ride better. My pitbull is 2.5 years old now, it's fine and I like it. If it's your parents money, they decide wether or not you get a new one, if it's your money do whatever the hell you want.

[ManxTrialSpaz]

i had my trials bike for over a year now and its getting a bit old i want to get a new one but i am not allowed because apparently my bike is not that old. i am wondering how long should you keep a bike for.

Have you changed any parts? Guessing you ride a T-Pro - (infact this goes for most Onzas) Change the forks as soon as. They are as heavy as funk. Not only will this make your bike lighter but it will also make it lose its 'old factor'. If you have changed the forks - dump the bar + stem etc. Much cheaper to buy new parts than dump an entire bike because you think its old.

[Tommy d]

Yeah just replace individual parts when they break or when you find something you want to try different. That way you get to know your bike and what parts work for you and you spend a lot less money!

[Muel]

My mate has had in 1 3/4 years:

T-Crapter.

JB Zark.

T-Pro.

Monty 221PR.

T-Lite.

Koxx XTP.

In 7 months I have had two.

It's up to you.

[Janson]

my bike...

frame: nearly 3 years

forks: 2-3 years

cranks: 2 years

bb: 2 years

bars: 3+ years

stem: 2-4 years

wheels: 2-3 years both wheels

Replace things when they break...

[br3n]

if you can afford a new frame and you want one, Buy one... Chances are it wont make a lot of difference to your riding but whatever makes you happy.

[Greetings]

Depends on how you ride it. If you want to replace it for the sake of having new parts, I don't think there's any point. If you fancy a change because you're bored of the same geometry or want to try something new, do it. Most of the parts on my bike are 1-2 years old, only change them if they break or I'm fed up with their geometry.

[Steve H]

Depends on how you ride it. If you want to replace it for the sake of having new parts, I don't think there's any point. If you fancy a change because you're bored of the same geometry or want to try something new, do it. Most of the parts on my bike are 1-2 years old, only change them if they break or I'm fed up with their geometry.

Exactly, I rode stock for a year, got bored of its geo, and size. Rode me mates mod and was amazed at how flicky and light they were compared to my stock.

Now had my mod for 3 months and still loving it.

Id only replace my frame if it snaps.

Components same as really. Or if something new comes out that catches my eye/mechanically(sp) better than what i have at the moment.

Steve