Originally Posted by 531Aussie
On the frame "softening" thing, from what I've read over the years, frames only lose
a tiny bit of rigidity right before they break.
Although fatigue may be occurring over time, there is no measurable or discernable
loss of rigidity until failure is imminent.
Then I'm glad I picked up the new beast this afternoon DROOOOOL.
The old bike has measureable and discernable loss of rigidity, so I must deduce from your comments that it is about to break. Thanks for the warning