Originally Posted by
zandoval
And twenty years from now, with minor maintenance, which bike will still be operational?
My 2008 S-Works Roubaix, recently purchased used, is bone-stock and doing just fine, thank you very much. I'm also confident it'll go another 18 months and then continue beyond your stated fail point.
You can hate, sure. But at least come correct when you do.
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