08-09-2019, 08:27 AM
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(08-09-2019, 04:09 PM)Joe_W Wrote: Right... "I was just riding along when"Yep, Joe. that is exactly how it went. 20 yrs of daily commuting. The guy is the biggest cycling advocate in our city, has been for over 30yrs. He lives, eats breathes, and shits bicycles. He lays down more miles on a bicycle in one year than most people ride in 10yrs. It just goes to show there is a life expectancy to an aluminum frame and this was ridden enough to bring out the fatigue factor. He is an X shop owner in the area, builder and ace bicycle mechanic bar none. I am not a big fan of aluminum bicycles myself. though I do have some, My full sprung 1990 Mongoose AMP. my 1995 Mongoose IBOC Comp (bonded), and 1989 Miyata SkyRunner also billet and bonded alloy framed. 1994 Barracuda welded aluminum.
(01-29-2020, 06:36 PM)bibimbap Wrote:Let me re phrase this a tad, Anytime a bicycle is being used to its fullest, no matter what the frame is made of, it should be inspected to make sure it is ready for the task at hand. This is a visual inspection and component check to make sure all is smooth and operating as intended and a visual check for any damage to the frame/fork/bars/seat/post/rims/grips etc.... When inspecting frames/bars/seat post and such, your bike should be clean enough to detect any cracking or micro fissures. Strange cracks in paint near or around stress areas and joints are a sign too. This also includes proper bearing preload and set on headsets no matter the style. And also Bottom bracket and peadals. If you are the exception that takes your bicycle to the limits, then it is up to you to make sure that it is 'tight and right" and a capable level of machine to get you through it safe.(01-28-2020, 08:19 AM)Painkiller Wrote: Just inspect alloy once in a a while
How does one do that
Sorry, I am still new to these things
(01-31-2020, 07:06 PM)Painkiller Wrote: With that said, put your life in your hands not somebody elses if you can. learn to be your own wrench, learn what to look for, and you will do well.I feel vindicated by your advice.