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bloodhound.system.32 Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 327 Location: New South Wales, Australia	Date: 2006-07-24 21:15:38 Topic: Life span of frames?
	I wanted to ask how long these new school frames are supposed to last? I know the sick child has such a good rep for longevity, but what about the psychopower? Coz its slightly heavier than all of the other new school frames as well. :-) I've broken my third frame in under 4 years... and yes, it's starting to piss me off. :x - Does anyone have a psychopower since they came out and they ride everyday... HARD? - What would be the longest lasting frame you think out of all these new school riggs? (I know they're are alot of factors... but a general run down on PROVEN weaknesses would be a good starting point.) I'm familiar with a couple of weakspot frames. :-P I feel sorry for people who do not drink. When they wake up in the morning it is as good as they are going to feel all day. _Frank Sinatra, US actor & singer (1915 - 1998)
rully Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 1469 Location: Bali	Date: 2006-07-24 22:26:11 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	an og simple will be one of it. a g6 too. and of course a tao! lates
ediot Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 226 Location: Hong Kong	Date: 2006-07-25 08:12:35 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	even an og simple has a weak spot. at the top tube, one inch away from where it meets the headtube with the 0.035 tube walls they have been known to crimp in at that point.... at least that's what i witnessed at Cologne Masters 2004, about half a year after it came out. 8 out of 13 og simples had crimped in/signs of giving right there :-o
tranqulized Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 2997 Location: somewherenearcleveland	Date: 2006-07-25 09:08:14 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	The kgb frame I had didn't even last 6 months before it was ruined... My drop outs opened up to 14mm from slamming down from hang 5's and hang nothings... I kept having to move my axle farther and farther up the drop out or my wheel would shift from side to side... I was able to fit 14mm to 3/8 adapters in the end of the drop out... so I could have done that had I wanted to run my wheel far out like I had it... but I knew it would have just kept opening up more... weight doesn't seem to matter that much.. seems more to do with the design... the kgb was 5.5lbs and my 4.6lb quamen has held up a lot better.... I'll support dans comp till bmx companies start selling direct to their customers...
Old Flatlander Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 200 Location: West Chester, Ohio	Date: 2006-07-25 09:52:38 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	Breaking frames is not something consistant. Some riders break lots of frames, others don't When I was new I broke lots of frames. course no handed miami hop hops didn't help... Now, I wouldn't do those as I know I would break my frame. Once I got to the pro level I quit breaking frames. (but I would usually change frames every year for fun). Every rider is different. I had friends that broke frames every other month... Since it sounds like you break frames, you should buy a stronger heavier frame than the light ones that are so prevelent today. I ride a aluminum frame, but I am careful and I never throw my bike, like I did as a kid. I also rarely fall, I usually just step out of tricks when they go wrong. Does your bike look boring? Check out "BMX Flames sticker" on Ebay, cool, removable frame stickers that will personalize your ride.
popatheart Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 387 Location: Dallas, Tx.	Date: 2006-07-25 10:18:39 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	I'd say look into a FBM Equillibrium or maybe a 04 Div. My Div holds up to light street pretty well. You never need an argument against the use of violence, you need an argument for it. - Noam Chomsky
infamous3140 Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 3110 Location: Cleveland OH area	Date: 2006-07-25 10:26:52 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	That's crazy. It really matters what tricks you work on though. I've never had one frame crack or warp on me. I rode a '99 Haro Master for about 1.5 yrs. I rode a '01 Fly Micromachine for about 1.5-2 yrs. I never had one issue with either frame. Now I've had my KHE Unique (4.4 lbs, aluminum) for almost a year, and I have yet to see any issues with it either, even though I'm practicing plenty of front wheel hang 5 variations that end with the rear wheel slamming onto the ground. Are you breaking the frames in the same spot everytime? Maybe it's time to buy a frame based not on geometry but on other peoples' experience with the durability of the frame (Quamen). Frequent punishments are always a sign of weakness or laziness on the part of a government. -Jean Jacques Rousseau
flat-ashura Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 636 Location: bowmanville, ontario	Date: 2006-07-25 11:20:47 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	umm my ares ashura is a 2003 i beleive and i bought it used, it has been through hell nad back and about 3 paint jobs, it has a few minor dent but no major problems at all. this is prbly one of hte longer lasting frames "Arent you a little bit big for that bike" " arent you a little bit big for a side walk"
Old Flatlander Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 200 Location: West Chester, Ohio	Date: 2006-07-25 12:06:20 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
	I wouldn't ride a kgb. I have heard the frame broken story way too many times for their bikes... course I'm not cool either. Does your bike look boring? Check out "BMX Flames sticker" on Ebay, cool, removable frame stickers that will personalize your ride.
Oui Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 3553 Location:	Date: 2006-07-25 12:11:11 Topic: Re: Life span of frames?
Oui Joined: A long time ago... Posts: 3553 Location:	My sinus cracked at the bottom bracket after a year of doing pedal hang 5 ride outs hard out of every link I did. It was barely hairline too. i am FOOKING FLATLANDER WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS?
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