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Old 02-24-11 | 04:49 PM
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kleinboogie
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Originally Posted by avidcyclist83
I am looking at buying my first carbon frame, but have heard horror stories of them breaking. How big of a crash is needed to total a carbon frame?
Big. Unless you're big then small. Or you could just tell your frame it has some loose threads hanging out and it'll snap from embarrassment. You're basically riding a placemat covered in goo. Everything breaks eventually. With the steerer tube acting like a lever it's no wonder the head tube is usually the thing to go. Tip: Don't hit anyone straight on. Bunny-hop them and take the win. GL
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