Originally Posted by
wordsthoughts
I have a 2001 gt aggressor that I love. However after reading how all aliminum frames will eventually fail I want to sell and buy a trek 820 steel frame.
I only ride dirt bike paths but I'm 6'1" 240 and worry about the stress my weight puts on the frame.
Am I over thinking this or should I sell? I have a willing buyer ($165). Or should I keep the bike I enjoy.
I am of mixed feelings as to aluminum frames.. I loved the ride of my Klein Quantum. It developed a crack in the top tube after about 12 years. Trek made it right by offering me a 50% warranty. ( Many offer warranties. check out that option.) I swapped a Klein Frame for a 2012 Trek 2.3. At 50% off , it cost me only $480 .
. A reason to have a second bike on hand.. It took the shop almost 3 months to process the claim . Had I not had 3 bikes, I'd been without a bike for that 3 months.