Wearing out parts

[flydhest]

I think others have said it, but I get a sense of gratification when I wear tires down to the cords. In contrast, I am merely annoyed when I wear out brake pads. I get a wistful, nostalgic sense when I wear out a saddle.

How do you relate to bike parts?

[soulspinner]

I find satisfaction from wearing out cassettes. I get 10 k or so out of them so its a milestone sort of........

[berserk87]

The only bike part which gives me some satisfaction when wearing out would be a frame. I have managed to ride 2 frames until they failed. One was due to a defect. The other was due to taking a beating over 13 years, combined with galvanic corrosion.

Tires, pads and cassettes simply remind me of the expense involved with normal wear and tear.

[Geeheeb]

Since switching to 10 speed I'm much less happy about replacing chains

[nooneline]

Tires, pads and cassettes simply remind me of the expense involved with normal wear and tear.

Yeah. When something goes, it's kind of like, "Ah, crap, now i need to buy another _______________."

[zap]

How do you relate to bike parts?

I have over 25K miles on my Record 10 kit-including cassette. Time to upgrade baby :banana:

My favorite saddle is 100% carbon composite. It does not wear out.