How old is your bike?

[ny biker]

I bought my mountain bike in 1998 (July, I think it was) and I got the road bike in late 2002.

For the past few days I've been thinking about getting a new road bike. The last two times I had it in the shop for tweaks to the seat height, the manager recommended that I get a WSD bike which he thinks would be more comfortable for me. And if I do get a new one, he thinks I should get a carbon frame given the distances I ride.

On the one hand I realize he would really like to sell me a bike, because that's how he makes money, but I am wondering if I would have fewer aches and pains on a different bike, and if carbon would make a difference. On the other hand, I tend to develop an irrational attachment to inanimate objects, and I'm not sure I'm ready to part with my road bike yet.

So I might be replacing the road bike soon, or then again maybe not.

[MyLitespeed]

8 years old this December, 16,800 miles.

[SadieKate]

I've got a 1981 Mercian King of Mercia (British-made ) which is ridden quite a bit in the summer.

I gave my 1976 Bob Jackson mixte (also British-made ) to yellow for commuting.

Our tandem is from 1997.

Your bike is lovely but only 11 years young.

[IvonaDestroi]

A mid 70's Schwinn suburban (curvy stepthrough frame!). and an Early 70's Gitane mixte... Both older then I am!

I <3 vintage, they just don't make them that pretty anymore