I cracked another Taiwanese mass produced aluminum Paragon frame. That makes four, in case you’re counting. I’ve had this frame since November, and it lasted six weeks longer than I predicted.
I like the complete bike overhauls that a broken frame affords, but this is getting old. I wonder if it’s time for an upgrade:
Between the title of your post and your bad luck with frames, maybe it's time to take up golf.
ReplyDeleteGet a felt team carbon. I love mine.
ReplyDeletealuminum = no fatigue limit.
ReplyDeleteno fatigue limit + cantilevered seat tube = frame failure.
Poor design. Every one will fail in this exact location, guaranteed.
I think its time to pick up welding and fix your own bike.
ReplyDeleteBTW I caved and bought a street bike. Come to my funeral when I get ran over. Switzerland is pretty and funerals only last a couple of hours.
Cheers.