bullet77 Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.I'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?I'll miss the diamond black.
Inhlanzi Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpg193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpg193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpg193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpghttps://assets.bikehub.co.za/legacy_images/theme/master/attachicon.gif 193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?https://assets.bikehub.co.za/legacy_images/theme/master/attachicon.gif 271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.
Inhlanzi Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpg193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpg193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpg193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.Found this crack on my Anthem today, seat and top tube weld.194.jpghttps://assets.bikehub.co.za/legacy_images/theme/master/attachicon.gif 193.jpgI'm the original owner so confident it will be replaced. Big question is, do I "upgrade" and try get the Advanced carbon frame with a pay in for the difference or just stick with the alu. Is it worth the R8 - 10K difference(depending on year model available)? Has anyone had both versions? Is there any difference other than weight?https://assets.bikehub.co.za/legacy_images/theme/master/attachicon.gif 271.jpgI'll miss the diamond black.
Inhlanzi Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 The same thing happened to me last year. Loved the black frame too. Got a replacement frame no problem, but I do regret not getting the carbon frame. Didn't like the colour of 2015 frame. I love the black carbon frame that came out this year. Given the choice and spending the extra cash, I,d spend it! Life is so short, eat your pudding first!
'Dale Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Great feedback, Inhlanzi!Hehehe Wat gaan aan daar?
madbradd Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I think if mine cracked and I was given a choice to upgrade, I'd take it.
'Dale Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Comfort levels will also be enhanced as the carbon is more forgiving The reduction weight in weight in itself is a massive gain
DoubleJ Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Middle of last year I stood behind a guy at our local LBS till...he traded in his current year Alu Anthem for the same years carbon Anthem, obviously he paid a pretty in for the swap....so he stood between the two bikes, one in each hand, and tried to check for weight difference....the dude was PISSED because he couldnt feel the "yes sir there will be a huuuuge weight difference sales pitch" weight difference. Giant got something right with their Aluxx Alu frame
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 800gr difference in weight if I not mistaken.
Starvin' Marvin Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Great feedback, Inhlanzi!Don't give him a hard time. He's working his way towards 1000 posts to meet the Rouxjie requirement.
Inhlanzi Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Hey, be nice. I ride and read, but........ Thanksalot.
dancordt1 Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 If their ally frame weighs the same as the carbon but the ally frame is cracking surely they've made too much of a compromise somewhere.
bullet77 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks for the input. I think the Anthem Advanced full build might be 800g lighter than the alu version but frame only I'm told is about 400g difference. Will have to see what options LBS can arrange. The 2016 alu frame looks very good though and has improvements. The seat and top tube weld area has been strengthened and it has thru axle rear.
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