Solstice Posted July 14, 2009 Share Hi All I have an opportunity to buy a alu bike with carbon rearstay (dual-suss), no warranty cause its 2nd hand...and I am in two minds about it. Any thoughts?Solstice2009-07-14 11:55:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted July 14, 2009 Share How old is the bike? How well has it been maintained? Is the seller willing to let you take the bike to a reputable shop to have the bike inspected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistler Posted July 14, 2009 Share won't buy carbon ever. just don't like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WR 1.0 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Bought an alu hardtail with carbon chain stays. Lasted more than a year before I fell and cracked the carbon. Replaced it with a Yeti ASR (with carbon). As far as I'm concerned you just need to check out the bike for any cracks before buying and you should be fine. Also check for reviews on the bike to see if there is any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 15, 2009 Share American fs MTBs normally only have a 2 year warranty. And they are not covered in a fall anyway. Get insurance if you are scared it will break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solstice Posted July 15, 2009 Share Thanks peeps (see me tapping my left shoulder with my right-hand fist?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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