I'm looking at a used bike and have a general question: What is the average
life of a bike frame? Is it significantly reduced by racing? I know
different materials would have different expected lifespans, but which is
best for longevity (steel, aluminum, titatium, or carbon)? This bike is Ti
and has been ridden 7-8000 miles and raced one season. The rider is 5' 7"
and 145# ...
Thanks,
Snake
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Frame Life
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"sdrtha" wrote ...
Quoted message said:
I'm looking at a used bike and have a general question: What is the
averageQuoted message said:
life of a bike frame? Is it significantly reduced by racing? I know
different materials would have different expected lifespans, but which is
best for longevity (steel, aluminum, titatium, or carbon)? This bike is
TiQuoted message said:
and has been ridden 7-8000 miles and raced one season. The rider is 5' 7"
and 145# ...A good ti frame should outlast you. Because it's been raced be especially
attentive to the condition of the frame, although one season isn't
necessarily a big deal. How many races? Examine the frame carefully,
especially around the bottom bracket and other joints, but look it all over
for cracks. I got my wife a one year old used alu race frame last year and
it's awesome (CAAD5).
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