Keeping it going

[danfoto]

Evenin ' all

New member here, having placed my order for a Sherpa on Monday after a mere two years of procrastination.

A quick question if I may.  I'm 62, and planning on keeping this bike on the road as long as I'm capable of riding it.  All things considered, which are the bits most likely to become unobtainable in the fullness of time and most difficult to find substitutes for?  If it helps to know, I'm not up to speed yet on current bike technology, but have a background in precision engineering and motorbike maintenance.  In other words, I can do very sophisticated bodges if need be

[bobs]

Sorry to say this but the Sherpa will see you out. Anything which wears out will be replacable many years down the line.
Good luck with your new Sherpa.

[danfoto]

Thanks.  I was rather hoping that's what I'd hear!

[freddered]

Shimano is uniquitous now and (I don't know what groupset you opted for) is likely to supply replacement, or equivalent, components for the foreseeable future.

A complete replacement Chainset & Cranks can be had for only £50 should the worse happen.  A Sherpa is enough like a zillion Mountain Bikes out there to ensure there are no worries about availability of suitable components.

Unless you do thousands of miles per year you should only expect to replace a few chains, cables, brake pads and tyres for the next 20-30 years if you look after it.  Just lube the chain, jockey-wheel bearngs and pivot-points on the derailleurs from time to time.