Originally Posted by iltb-2

I would think that most bicyclists who manage to bend or break a bicycle frame while commuting would be more concerned with correcting their own bent or broken body parts; bike frames are cheap and replaceable. That may not be true for those commuters of the let's fight over brand names and bicycling materials club.

Any guesses on how often a typical bike commuter (i.e. non BF enthusiast) bends or breaks a bike frame while commuting? Or is worried about it?

My guess is: not many; probably the same percentage, if not the same "commuters" who consider Rivendell and other boutique brands for commuting purposes.