Wear and Tear 😟
Wear and tear seems to catch up with everything, sooner or later. Bicycle chains wear out; tires get worn out; and my panniers are definitely showing wear and tear.
Some months ago, one of them was coming apart at the seams. Rather than buy new panniers, I decided to make some repairs. That white dental-floss seam looks kind of weird; but at least I’m getting further use out of the bag.
Then, this morning, I saw that one of those panniers has some worn spots on the bottom. They’re small; but are sure to get bigger. How long will it be until they wear through? Now the question is, buy new bags right away; or wait? I know this much: I don’t want to delay the purchase until the bottom of that bag gives way during a ride home from the store!
Wear It Out 😮💨
Use it up; wear it out; make it do. My mother went very much by that credo; and I still find it hard to shake off. However, there are cases when it’s not the best way to go.
Take the aforementioned bicycle chain. A worn chain will wear the gears; and then you’ve got an even bigger (and more costly) repair job on your hands. So keep on top of that chain; don’t wear it out.
When it comes to bicycles themselves, I wonder how long my road bike will last. I got it in April 2013; and it has 38,000+ miles on it. How long will it be before daily wear and tear catches up with it?
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I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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