Originally Posted by
rmfnla
Most better bike manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty of their frames, and the shop swaps out the components at no charge.
It amazes me how many people who write in on this forum do not take this advice...
Those lifetime warrantys only apply to the original buyer /owner. That's not me so no warranty coverage. This much I know. Haha
A Nashbar alloy frame is $100, less on sale. It will remain an option.