Originally Posted by
turkey9186
Is it because a higher percentage are failing, or are you hearing of more failures because there are more CF bikes on the road?
I have a friend that broke the drive side chain stay on three Trek Madone's. The fact he is 6'3" and 240#s may have had something to do with it?
I have a 2012 Supersix frame with a cracked seat tube. After a sudden stop the bike went airborne and landed on a corner of the seat. A metal frame would have probably survived.
I have a SuperSix too, in Team colors. This whole CF issue might be due to the number of bikes with carbon frames out there, I really don't know...hence why I raise the question.
My problem is failure while at speed and what happens to the rider, combined with why some manufacturers are hedging replacement/repairs?
I mean, maybe we are just getting too spoiled and need to just focus on the ride and our strengths, not risk personal health and more money to be a few minutes faster on a club ride.
Oh, and ****, I mean really....... what are we doing to cause this thread to get locked down? Drama Mama!