Originally Posted by I_Suck_At_BMX
My friends Felt like litterally fell apart beneath him. Everything on it broke. It was also ina house fire and burnt, so that could of very easily ruined its structural integrity.
How to put this politely?
Don't be stupid! I'm pretty sure most bikes are not designed to withstand the severe heat of a house fire. Besides all the bearings being damaged, the inherent metallurgical properties of the frame and all components would have changed as well.