Repairable Bike Tips
Repairable Bike Tips
I'm looking to purchase a bike (probably second hand) and I want to make sure that it'll be easily repairable in the future for at least standard maintenance stuff.
Thing is, I don't know anything about bikes- I've heard people say off hand that modern bikes might perform better but are less maintanable, is this a thing? What qualities/features in a bike tell me that it'll be easier to maintain in the long run?
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I'll give you a BIFL answer that's not super heavy on performance. I'll assume your primary goal is commuting or some light exercise.
- Stay away from carbon fibre. Stick to aluminium or better yet, steel.
- Choose a bike that has a fanbase. For example Bromptons or Surlys are expensive for what they are but you can maintain them for a lifetime.
- Stay away from the cheapest bikes. If you're going for a low budget bike try to stick with a mainstream reputed bike brand like Giant.
- A belt drive is more hassle free if you have the budget.
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