Hi all

Just joined bikeforums.net, purely to ask you guys for an opinion, if that's ok?

I have been commuting on various bikes for around 10 years. In March, I bought what I thought was my first bike actually designed to do the job, a Scott Sportster 60.
At £350, I am fully ware that it is not the highest spec bike, but I thought that it would last longer than the 6 months I've had it.

On average I do 50 miles per week in total. Last week the rear hub practically collapsed during morning rush hour, the axle and QR spindle snapped!
According to both the manufacturer, and Evans Cycles, this is purely wear and tear and I shopuld not expect this bike to cope with the excessive miles I do....yest that's right...50 miles is excessive apparently.

I have been in touch with Scott Sports - not interested. Evans Cycles are apologetic, but ultimately not interested.

What's your opinion guys?