Believe it or not, this orange thing is actually a bicycle frame. This wild-looking RCYL bike, by German plastics manufacturer Igus, is made primarily out of plastic and recycled plastic. The frame and fork, which are entirely plastic, are made from 50%
Regular bicycles are already extremely durable, serviceable, and have plenty of parts options. They can last 20-40 years easily.
Yes! Provided that you can keep the frame in good shape, there’s no reason why a regular bike can’t last a lifetime.
Just throwing in a little win here: I recently prepped my 30+ year old MTB for winter.
Replaced the rear derailleur with a Deore LX (also from the early/mid 90s)
Got new friction shifters to replace the original grip shifters. The friction shifters will outlast me, and can be used with any derailleur now and in the foreseeable future).
Was able to find a “NOS” (new, old stock) front crank/chainring combo to replace the original that was on there. Also a part from the 90s!
Coated the inside of the frame with a rust inhibitor (steel bike, after all!)
Cleaned and tuned the original cantilever brakes.
This bike could easily last another 30 years if I don’t get hit by a car. LOL
Yes! Provided that you can keep the frame in good shape, there’s no reason why a regular bike can’t last a lifetime.
Just throwing in a little win here: I recently prepped my 30+ year old MTB for winter.
This bike could easily last another 30 years if I don’t get hit by a car. LOL