benp1 on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
1 in 2013 1 in 2014 2 in 2015Maybe another one this year
View Articlechestrockwell on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
Since I got back in to bikes I have changed my main one in 2005, 2007, 2011, 2014. I tend to change it when the frame still has some value as I don't have piles of disposable income so sell to...
View Articlecokie on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
When I was younger, it was swapping a bike every 3-4 months. I had about 3-6 bikes at a time. Swapped before anything would wear out most of the time. Found a few bikes I absolutely love and sold the...
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yunki on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
When - About every six to eight years? It's a bit hard to gauge as my two bikes are trigger's broomsWhy - Because they last a long old time and I can't afford to be buying summink new every time...
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singlespeedstu on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
Northwind. It's a large none boost full bike. We'll be up in Inners for a week in April too. I could deliver it for you
View Articlegonzy on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
used to be every 2 years then i realised that i needed t get rid of a few. current frame is a 2009 model i bought last year...stuck the 2014 kit on it of the old bike and sold that frame on. that frame...
View ArticleVan Halen on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
it varies depending on if i like the bike. I tend to keep them for a year before passing judgement. i`ve had bikes for yearss and bikes for less than a year. Just bought a 'new' one recently. seems ok...
View Articlethisisnotaspoon on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
Every year, ish.Usually I'll have an idea of what I want in my head, then I'm patient enough to wait for it 2nd hand or to come up in a sale. Just bought a Fatty Trail frame, which I'm hoping that...
View ArticleMrSalmon on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
I bought a Dawes Galaxy new in 1996 and since then I've bought 5 more new bikes. I haven't really bought any just because I fancied something new; apart from maybe a Trek hybrid to replace the Galaxy...
View ArticleSaccades on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
When I have to.I replaced my 2004 FS with a NOS 2008 frame in 2015 because I thought I had ovalised the headtube (I hadn't, I had pulled the fork dropout off the carbon lower). Lack of funds meant I...
View Articletenfoot on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
First mtb I had for 5 years 2nd for 11 years 3rd was a replacement for 2nd , bought 2nd hand and the frame broke. (Repaired after bike 4 purchased) 4th I had for 3 years until it was stolen from my...
View Articlecycl1ngjb on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
Generally I get one new per year on averageThe most I've bought in a single year has been twoLast purchase was June 2015 as I cracked a frame (bought a full build second hand & swapped some parts...
View Articlelunge on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
I go through phases, I've bought a new one every year for the last 3 but didn't buy one for 7 years before then and have no plans for 1 this year.Saying that, I did bid on one on eBay last weekend and...
View ArticlemuppetWrangler on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
Last bike purchase was in 2007. I tend to buy a new bike when the old one is no longer serviceable or maybe if some new development will be a significant improvement over what I currently have. I don't...
View Articlebeefheart on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
Generally once a year (except twice this year :oops:).It keeps things fresh and motivates me to get out and use it. I do have a one in one out policy though.
View ArticleJef Wachowchow on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
1 in 1999 - SC Bullet 1 in 2006 - SC Heckler, due to the above one being stolen, sold in 2012 1 in 2009 - Decade Virtue, which I still have. 1 in 2012 - TR Covert, for moar travel, but too small (M) 1...
View Articleico86 on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
stewartc - Member Maybe every 9-12 months, I get the itch, possibly saddle related? I think you're in the wrong thread, you want the "How often do you change/wash your bibs and why?"
View ArticleGunz on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
Last one, Kona Hei Hei, built up in '98. Now saving for another next year (probably Soul) once the standards have made their mind up.
View ArticleGreen Room on "How often do you change/buy a new bike and why?"
I keep them for ages if I like the way they ride. Get rid quick if not. I just sold a 2007 yeti 575 - more due to ill health than anything else. I preferred it over the newer 575 - so flickable and...
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