Slabeye Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 HiI broke my Carbon MTB frame, how do I know the next frame is strong enough for me?
V12man Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 HiI broke my Carbon MTB frame, how do I know the next frame is strong enough for me?If it's a Santa Cruz, it will be.... How big are you?
Skinnyone Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 First off How did you break it? - Crash? jumping? dropped off your car?What brand is it?where is it broken?Is it under warranty? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xreZdUBqpJs This is the kind of testing that most brands will go thru, and if it "just broke" then I find that VERY hard to believe...
Slabeye Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 I am 6 ft 6 inches, or 1.97m and I weigh around 120kg. And I am fearless and trying hard to ride in the bush to lose weight.
Slabeye Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 I was going over an obstacle over a bridge near Broadacres / Lanseria, I crashed and the bike landed on the edge of the bridge. the cross bar and seatpost both cracked. I have seen that video, it is what made me decide on Carbon. I have been told since that my frame was a Fong Kong rip-off, but I am sure my curiosity is justified? My question has changed suddenly, due to the cynical responses so far :wink:, is every make of carbon frame as strong as the next, or is their a weak make I must avoid and a strong make I should lean towards?
V12man Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I am 6 ft 6 inches, or 1.97m and I weigh around 120kg. And I am fearless and trying hard to ride in the bush to lose weight.Definatley a Santa Cruz for you - they are designed for BIG lads - got a couple of UK mates that are your size and have finally migrated to SC - they seem like they can't break them.... so far anyway - and they have tried...
Slabeye Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Definatley a Santa Cruz for you - they are designed for BIG lads - got a couple of UK mates that are your size and have finally migrated to SC - they seem like they can't break them.... so far anyway - and they have tried...where do i get Santa Cruz from?
Skinnyone Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 well if you can't say the brand for sure then there is the problem, I am sure that a decent trail specific frame in carbon (Santa Cruz, Yeti, Specialized) will fit the bill. Also all too often a guy buys a bike intended for XC racing and goes trail riding with it - rides it and crashes it outside the design parameters and hey presto, broken frame...
V12man Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 where do i get Santa Cruz from?Start with Mikes Bikes in Greenside - tell Mike that Guy sent you. (I have no affiliation here - I don't ride an SC - but I do like them)
Slabeye Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 well if you can't say the brand for sure then there is the problem, I am sure that a decent trail specific frame in carbon (Santa Cruz, Yeti, Specialized) will fit the bill. Also all too often a guy buys a bike intended for XC racing and goes trail riding with it - rides it and crashes it outside the design parameters and hey presto, broken frame...I bought the bike 2nd hand, no name on the frame. What is the difference between XC and Trail? Does my size match to the typical XC Racer? Your last statement is exactly why I am asking here, I don't know better. I am asking for help.
Slabeye Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 You are to big for cycling, go play rugby.
GaryvdM Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 You are to big for cycling, go play rugby. Whatever dude. Go play in the street.
NelAndre Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 where do i get Santa Cruz from?Speak to Dirk Oerlemans at Torqzone Cycles.www.torqzone.co.za
fanievb Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 You are to big for cycling, go play rugby. Whatever dude. Go play in the street. http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view2/1537472/sarcasm-sign-o.gif
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