Originally Posted by
Jarrett2
What's RBR? I'd like to talk to that guy.
I presume:
Road Bike, Cycling Forums
I don't know the individuals that were mentioned.
Originally Posted by
rms13
There just are not many factory defects on frames that would require a replacement. In fact I don't know a single person that has ever had a warranty claim on a frame and I know a lot of people that ride and have been riding for a long time
I buy most of my bikes and frames used... so I never think about a warranty.
I agree, a warranty issue is probably quite rare, although they seem to come up regularly on the internet forums. Even so, that may be a minority of riders.
Anyway, I'd rather pay half price for a used bike/frame without warranty than full price with the warranty.
Originally Posted by
rms13
I would not base purchase on warranty and I wouldn't buy a bike that I couldn't afford to replace if needed
My thoughts too...
But, I also don't buy $5000 bikes.