I’ve had a Bob Yak since 2003. It’s spent most of its eighteen year life outside in rain and snow. The paint is flaking and there’s some surface rust, but still functioning just fine. Treated it to a new tyre last year. Still on its original inner tube.
Remember thinking £200 was a lot back in 2003, but it’s paid for itself many times over. Originally bought it for riding across Europe because it worked out cheaper than buying a bike with rack mounts, racks and panniers.
Now relegated to shopping runs, picnics, firewood and bbq trips.
I’ve a Bullitt now, too. It is fun connecting the Bob to the Bullitt. Longer than many cars, but with more carrying capacity.
Should give it a sandblast and a new coat of paint. Maybe weld in a new floor whilst I’m at it.