how olds your frame

surreyxc
surreyxc Posts: 293
edited May 2010 in MTB general
steel and ti are pretty much forever, and aluminium seems to go the distance. So where do all those frames end up, I keep hoping to find a gem at the dump. Okay so the geometry has changed a lot, but some classic frames look very contemporary with sloping down tubes etc. And will people be riding round on 10 year old carbon frames.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    My old wolf ridge is really getting old now, but is still in great condition mechanically. I mean, the paint is scuffed and so on, but the frame itself looks good for another 12 years or so.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    all of the above.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • weeksy59
    weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
    6 weeks.
    Salsa Spearfish 29er
    http://superdukeforum.forumatic.com/index.php
  • peter413
    peter413 Posts: 5,120
    2 weeks old :D

    The one it just replaced was 6 years old, still got it but it is unusable at the moment untill I can be bothered to source a new shock plate :roll:
    Transition Patrol
    Cube LTD 29er

    Glentress Trailfairies
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    My Proflex is from 1996. It has a few chips/dings but no cracks. They don't make them like that any more, I remember when this was all just fields...yawn zzzzzzzzzzz
  • M1llh0use
    M1llh0use Posts: 863
    peter413 wrote:
    2 weeks old :D

    The one it just replaced was 6 years old, still got it but it is unusable at the moment untill I can be bothered to source a new shock plate :roll:


    1 week!!

    beat that... :wink:
    {insert smartarse comment here}
  • kaytronika
    kaytronika Posts: 580
    I'm reliably informed that my 16 year old Timberline FS frame is still going strong.
    Heavy, but bomb proof
    Wish I hadn't given it away.
    --
    '09 Carrera Fury
    '94 GT Timberline FS
    '89 Saracen Tufftrax
  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    Both my frames are '07 i believe, and my scott frame is being replaced by an '07 commencal. I wouldn't go any older than that for a 'modern' bike. Wouldn't mind a nice retro ride though.
    Production Privee Shan

    B'Twin Triban 5
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    My Kraken frame looks like it was in the bottom of a ditch for a few years, fork stantions were just about rusted through, cleaned up and resprayed and the headset is in my commuter!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • peter413
    peter413 Posts: 5,120
    M1llh0use wrote:
    peter413 wrote:
    2 weeks old :D

    The one it just replaced was 6 years old, still got it but it is unusable at the moment untill I can be bothered to source a new shock plate :roll:


    1 week!!

    beat that... :wink:

    I could go and get a BSO and then it would be a day old and wouldn't cost much.

    It would be worth it :wink:
    Transition Patrol
    Cube LTD 29er

    Glentress Trailfairies
  • kaytronika
    kaytronika Posts: 580
    I just got my bonus confirmed and I can see Winstanley Bikes from my desk.

    Don't tempt me.
    --
    '09 Carrera Fury
    '94 GT Timberline FS
    '89 Saracen Tufftrax
  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,401
    NRS = 2000 - 10 years and still going strong
    XTC = 2004 - 6 years and just been rebuilt
    Coiler = 2004 - 6 years, still original spec bar the upgrade of consumables - tyres, chains, cassettes, cables etc. Still going strong.

    And...
    Road bike - 1980 - 30 years (20 years left on the warranty and still going strong...)
    1 2 3 4 (Dead)5 6
  • Skonk
    Skonk Posts: 364
    SX Trail and Stumpy are both just under 1 year old but the Big Hit is an 06.
    Canyon Spectral AL 9.0 EX
    Planet X RT90 Ultegra Di2
  • turnerjohn
    turnerjohn Posts: 1,069
    To be honist its how much the bikes / frames used...and what for. Most people with more then one bike can make a frame last way longer cos its not used as much !
  • -liam-
    -liam- Posts: 1,831
    My Kula Frame is 2002 vintage.
    Kona Fire Mountain
    Kona Kula
    Duster
    Mmmbop
  • W00DENT0P
    W00DENT0P Posts: 211
    2001 Kona Roast frame, bought about 6 month ago off Ebay £11.05 !!!
    Can't beat budget biking !!
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    M1llh0use wrote:
    peter413 wrote:
    2 weeks old :D

    The one it just replaced was 6 years old, still got it but it is unusable at the moment untill I can be bothered to source a new shock plate :roll:


    1 week!!

    beat that... :wink:

    7 hours ;)
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The trusty LE was made in March 1996.
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  • bike-a-swan
    bike-a-swan Posts: 1,235
    anyone know how old an apollo javelin is?

    I didn't have much luck on bikepedia
    Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin.
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    1978 road bike owned for 3 years
    1998 hardtail owned for a couple of months
    2007 full suss owned for about 18 months
    2010 full suss owned for 12 days
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  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,695
    MTB 1. 10 yrs plus.

    MTB 2. 5 yrs.

    MTB 3. 1 yr.

    Road. 2yrs.

    Zimmer frame: On order...
  • M1llh0use
    M1llh0use Posts: 863
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    M1llh0use wrote:
    peter413 wrote:
    2 weeks old :D

    The one it just replaced was 6 years old, still got it but it is unusable at the moment untill I can be bothered to source a new shock plate :roll:


    1 week!!

    beat that... :wink:

    7 hours ;)

    POIDH... :wink:
    {insert smartarse comment here}
  • snotty badger
    snotty badger Posts: 1,593
    Pitch = 2 years
    DMR = 11 years-ish
    Univega = 15 years- probably older than a few users on here! :lol:
    08 Pitch Pro
    14 Kona Unit
    Kona Kula SS
    Trailstar SS
    94 Univega Alpina 5.3
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    Orange P7.... about 5 months.

    Saracen X-tort... well, about 10/12 years?
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    M1llh0use wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    M1llh0use wrote:
    peter413 wrote:
    2 weeks old :D

    The one it just replaced was 6 years old, still got it but it is unusable at the moment untill I can be bothered to source a new shock plate :roll:


    1 week!!

    beat that... :wink:

    7 hours ;)

    POIDH... :wink:

    'Your rides' section already! ;)

    Don't you know Nuffink!? :lol:
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    I think I can do all but the "Under 3 years" - but I should be getting a new bike within the next month :)
  • Offshorenath
    Offshorenath Posts: 37
    2007 Pinnacle tent peak 2.0
    2008 Kona Stinky
    and a 2000 Specialized P3 which i've owned since new and is still in great condition. Incidentally my brother still has his 1993 Marin Indian Fire Trail, which is in great condition and is still lighter than nearly any other bike i've ridden.
    2015 Cannondale Trigger Carbon 2
    2014 Canyon Ultimate Al
    2008 Kona Stinky
    2000 Specialized P3
  • Beardface
    Beardface Posts: 5,495
    Marin - 2 years

    Kona - 13 years

    Possible new frame - not even born yet :)
    Bird Aeris
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    My xc120 is just over three years old, and apart from a few scratches and abit of cable rub I reckon it looks pretty good for it's age. Most of the components have been replaced, only frame, bars, stem, seatpost and shifters are original
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Marin - a couple of years old
    Specialised Rockhopper - 1985 - 25 years old and still going strong.

    Oldest so far?
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