Originally Posted by
CastleDerosa
I know , its not new 15 year old bike especially the frame that worries me ..stress really gets its stroll on alloy !
The frame is TIG-welded Reynolds 853 air-hardening steel, and appears to be in great shape. It will last as long as you do if you don't crash it or allow it to rust.
These bikes do have aluminum alloy forks that are overbuilt to minimize fatigue from stress cycles, and that makes them very stiff. Many owners have replaced the OEM alloy forks with steel or carbon fiber forks to reduce road buzz/vibration.