How long do you keep a road bike?

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01-14-21, 09:10 PM

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one4smoke

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I hope that's not a euphemism.

Now THAT was funny.

01-15-21, 08:16 PM

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I can't tell you how long I will keep a bike before selling it. I've never sold one.
I still have my 1962 (ish) Esterman Sprint bike, 1971 Carlton Professional, 1971 Colnago, and 1971 Pogliaghi.
OK I have given away some ordinary newer bikes, but the pretty stuff, never.