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 garage
5th I had as an also ran for bikes 3&4 for just 9 months before that got stolen with 3&4
In the last 18 months I have bought 2 new bikes and 1 second hand, sold 1 new bike and will need to replace my FS bike in the next year or two due to a hairline crack on a weld on the rear triangle.
I would still have bikes 3,4&5 if they hadn't have been stolen.
