Originally Posted by
datlas
I suspect the folks that suggest a new fork every 5 years are the ones who sell forks. Kinda like the helmet manufacturers saying you need a new helmet every 3 years.
I don't see these as comparable. Helmets aren't load-bearing items; are intentionally designed to be replaced; and aren't made with carbon fiber
Helmets are consumables, forks are durables.
If a bike manufacturer told you that you had to replace their frame every 5 years, do you think those frames would sell well...?