Not to say that your claim is wrong but my real world observations from riding partners, friends, relatives and other people, inc runners, walkers, cyclists and couch potatoes and the general consensus is that runners (esp heavier ones) have more joint issues than other athletes.

I don't run, too large framed for that, so I bike, hike, kayak, etc with less impact and at 58, my joints are still original and in fine working order. No arthritis either, good genes or good habits, IDK but I am grateful for my health and try not to push my luck.

But, you are right, lot's of people getting knee/hip, etc replacements that never engaged in athletics of any kind but from what I have seen, too many of them are very overweight and carrying that weight with them wherever they go has to prematurely wear their joints probably more than running.