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12-17-04, 02:48 PM
I'm looking for the frame weight of the Giant AluxX 6061 (as used on the Rincon and Yukon (although I believe the Yukon has integrated gussets and the Rincon doesn't)), GT Avalanche series and Trek's Alpha SL (as used on the 4300 and 4500). I checked Weight Weenies but they're not listed there. Anyone know where I can find them?
And for those who are familiar with them, which would be the best frame? I heard a lot of good things about the Avalanche frames (very stiff and durable though not the lightest (but which is in this price category anyway?). AluxX 6061 reasonable although a mechanic on this forum said he regularly had customers with broken AluxX frames? Can't find too much about Alpha SL, I assume it's not that different from the Giant's.
And for those who are familiar with them, which would be the best frame? I heard a lot of good things about the Avalanche frames (very stiff and durable though not the lightest (but which is in this price category anyway?). AluxX 6061 reasonable although a mechanic on this forum said he regularly had customers with broken AluxX frames? Can't find too much about Alpha SL, I assume it's not that different from the Giant's.