Originally Posted by
Oldbill
Just like cars, the new bikes are a technological advancement that are better in most metrics. The crunch is the assumption that limited lifespan is a necessary evil, when in fact it is built in obsolescence designed to extract the maximum amount of money from the customer. If you are good with that premise then the world has never been better...
There is no basis on your limited lifespan theory. Modern equipment is more reliable than bikes of the past and access to replacement parts is vastly superior given our modern connected world. Lastly, the usual advocates stressing longevity are most likely at the tail end of their cycling hobby and any modern bike will easily outlast them.