Originally Posted by
Neuropunk
I'm in a weird spot ....
That's why I always start a premise
It is pretty interesting reading about people discussing titanium as a "lifetime frame" material and then mention that cycling tech changes quickly. Seems to be a case of the frame outlasting supplies of parts unless it's compatible with newer parts by chance. I really appreciate it, good fun to dig into.
I have some pretty old steel bikes that I occasionally ride. Hard to believe how much faster I am and more comfortable on the "new" bikes. But that is comparing a 1975 steel Raleigh to a 2015 Lynskey Ti. If you buy a new bike now, it will be up to date for maybe 5 years. Then easy parts availability for another 5 years. Kinda like a car. But 10 years out parts will be difficult to get, but you have had many miles of enjoyment, so time for a new one anyway.
Almost 70 yrs old, so I figure that I have one more "forever" bike left in me. Maybe 2?