🚀 go-pugleaf

Don't blame the bike manufacturers for component failures. All the components
on the bikes mentioned are probably made by Shimano (blecch). The frequency of
breakage on MTBs is a function of rider skill and mechanical knowledge - 
basically a well looked after bike will last ages. Even an ultra-expensive bike
with every trick part known to man will break and suffer component failure if
you ride into things, never clean it, don't tighten the bolts, adjust the 
bearings etc. etc. Half the pleasure in owning a bicycle is keeping it running
at 100%. A better functioning bike is more fun to ride.

Mike Davis