Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
I don't see any of the parts going the way of the dodo any time in the near (or far) future. When I say far, I'm talking bike-years, so 25 - 30 years.
Well, that's encouraging! I think that my other life (as a roadie) makes me particularly aware of the relentless "improvements" from the bike industry, so when I think of getting a frame that could really last a long time, part of says, "Yeah, but those jerks will find a way to make this thing useless in no time!" :-)