Originally Posted by
CrimsonEclipse
Yeah, unless it's a top level race frame and you're a top level cyclists, it's not worth it.
In addition, you see the outer repairs but I rarely see anyone inspecting and repairing the inside.
Mine was a Madone SLR 8. Did not have the kind of budget to replace it
Paying the first time was bad enough. And I am pretty much the top level cyclist in my house. Top 2 anyway.
Yeah I agree repairs tend to be layered over the outside. Question is whether that’s enough to counter the risk. I mean there are bound to be damage situations where that is not going to add enough strength.