There was problems with last years models (larger sizes more prone) breaking where the seat post attaches to the top tube and/or where the shock mount is welded to the down tube. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> For 2008 they beefed up the weld of the shock mount and added a gusset on the top tube where it connects to the seat tube. I can only assume they still have problems in those two areas. If you the first owner it should be covered by the warranty. The <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Canaan tend to have a long toptube, for there size, which is inline with its XC racing design. I think people therefore tend to ride smaller sizes with longer seatpost putting lots of stress on the seat tube. I currently riding a 19? but would like to get something with a sorter toptube. I therefore looking at 18?/Meduim. I tried both the medium and the small Canaan and the Small was the better fitting one but it would mean a 400mm seatpost with my hefty body on top of it with a rather short seat tube, so I pasted on a realy good deal. I a currently riding a vintage Mongoose MTB and therefore really like them and also like the Canaan but the frame is building up a bad reputation similar to the mid 90?s IBOC Alu Team with the triangle top tube.
