@victorwallet, I have a few questions regarding the bike(s) you bought with the monies from the dhf.
What bike(s) did you buy with the money from the dhf that is being used for hive promotion?
What terrains are you using during your usage of said bike(s) for your training?
Which repair shop are you going to for repairs?
Which store are you buying parts from?
How often do you need repairs?
Which parts are breaking too often?
How often do you ride on the funded bike(s)?
What country are you located at?
I did some research to find out what the average pro biker spends annually on repairs and here is what I found out.
Wear and tear depends on how it is being used and in what environmental conditions it's being used in. So giving a worse case scenario, let's say the bike in question is being ridden in harsh conditions such as wet or rainy days on the road or on mountain trails.
I wouldn't be using the most expensive tires to burn rubber for training, so if that is your logic as well I am going to guess that we are probably looking at between 50 to 100USD PER tire.
Not including the tube inside which can be punctured but still reusable usually when patched up which is less costly. Last time I remember each tube can cost from 20 to 50usd depending on brand etc.
Cleets, I've the pedals that give you traction under your feet to gain serious speeds, can range from 10 to 20USD per cleats like Shimano SPD which is a great performance brand imo.
Chains depending on its use can last you up to 1k to 3k miles before giving way. I SAID MILES. Not usd. Let's not get the numbers confused. However if it's being used in rainy weather or in very dirty terrains such as in a mountain,the. I would expect that to wear much faster so about 400 to 1k miles before it breaks.
A decent chain will cost about 40 to 50 at most. Though the .last expensive one I ever bought personally was about 30usd and I still have it.
Although I am not a professional bike user I still ride almost daily on flat roads and have learned a decent amount of knowledge regarding bike usage.
These chains, if not calibrated right can wear down other mechanisms within tied to the chain such as cassette and chainrings. Which btw is not that expensive as one might think. I personally have a cheap bike and I am satisfied with it as it gets me from A to B and have yet to replace any of that as it still operates remarkably swell. So beats me how much that costs from memory. I buy my own replacements from across the street from a neighbor with his own bike parts shop.
Cables and housing, you would want to replace these together. Trouble braking? It's probably because these are shocked and need to be changed. Especially much faster rate if your going downhill often down a steep terrain and turning sharp corners. But it's under my suspicion that @victorwallet is not going down mountains but riding on pavement. I could be wrong. Either way, the cable and housing could range from 15 to 30usd for replacement parts and each set should last you a a whole year unless your riding your bike in the ocean.
Are we using hydraulic disc brakes or caliper brakes? If your on the paved roads the latter would be best because it's easier and quicker to replace especially in a race. Something to keep in mind. But hey you're the expert right? I'm just an average Joe doing research on the internet. Not to mention brake pads which is another component that can be replaced independently if the calipers are still functional. I would say once per year unless your riding those breaks downhill all the time. You do let go of the breaks when you push the pedals right?
Pad brakes costs will depend on whether your using hydrologic or the calipers but it shouldn't be more than 40 at the most. That to me is expensive and if that is what your spending it's time to find another merchant who won't rip you off.
All in all the average bike repair annually is at about 400usd at the most for a city bike.
The average cost for a road bike can range from 1k to 4k. As pro bikes can go up to 15kusd. Yikes.
But don't just take my word for it, here is an article saying the similar.
What else are we missing?
I'm sure plenty parts such as gears could be considered but I would give that about 200 at the very most for top of the gear but don't think they get damaged often unless your the worst or unluckiest biker rider in the world as @blanchy put it.
Suspensions can be a bit expensive but don't be thinking thousands here. Though it may happen. @victorwallet do you have the world most expensive bike?
A road bike, under normal use and conditions, including the above mentioned parts, absent suspension would go about 200USD per year and for mountain bikes about 600usd.
But your asking for what again? $3,283.00!?
For fuck sakes man. If the bike is being a chick magnet and your paying for their expenses which I doubt, you need a new hobby because the hive community is not going to want to pay for your sex addiction.
Anyways, long story short, 3k for bike repairs? No way in hell are you spending 3k on bike repairs. What else are you using the funds for?
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