On average how long will an aluminum cross frame last? I'm looking into a Rock Lobster. - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T18:55:06Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/on-average-how-long-will-an?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A59525&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere's an opportunity for me…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-07-07:1198434:Comment:612842010-07-07T05:04:59.896ZZenNMotionhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ZenNMotion
Here's an opportunity for me to plug for Tsunami cycles built by Joe Wells in Phoenix- working class custom aluminum light enough and built to last by a family business, really great guys. I'll take a little more beef than scandium for racing scrum abuse, if you can't lift it hit the weight room! I've got a full race season on my crosser and it handles like a dream, and inexpensive.…
Here's an opportunity for me to plug for Tsunami cycles built by Joe Wells in Phoenix- working class custom aluminum light enough and built to last by a family business, really great guys. I'll take a little more beef than scandium for racing scrum abuse, if you can't lift it hit the weight room! I've got a full race season on my crosser and it handles like a dream, and inexpensive.<br />
<a href="http://www.tsunamibikes.com/Tsunami_Bikes/Photos.html#28" target="_blank">http://www.tsunamibikes.com/Tsunami_Bikes/Photos.html#28</a> Not that it's really a suitab…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-15:1198434:Comment:598882010-06-15T22:20:10.547ZAndyBhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AndyB
Not that it's really a suitable comparison, but I used to have a scandium Bianchi road bike. I'm generally a steel guy, but that scandium frame was truly, hands down, the best frame I ever had, and probably ever will have. I literally don't have the words to describe how good that frame was. But simply put, it was light like aluminum, comfy like steel, and it just felt good. I used it for centuries, commutes and the occasional gravel rides. I used to scour ebay for scandium cx frames before I…
Not that it's really a suitable comparison, but I used to have a scandium Bianchi road bike. I'm generally a steel guy, but that scandium frame was truly, hands down, the best frame I ever had, and probably ever will have. I literally don't have the words to describe how good that frame was. But simply put, it was light like aluminum, comfy like steel, and it just felt good. I used it for centuries, commutes and the occasional gravel rides. I used to scour ebay for scandium cx frames before I started building my own steel frames. Maybe someday I'll try my hand at scandium, but not for a while, it's a whole different beast. Doesn't VooDoo still make a scandium cx frame?<br />
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As far as durability, I wouldn't worry about it, unless you're just a real bruiser or you're doing loaded touring. In that case, I say go with steel. I have a number of nice bikes…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-11:1198434:Comment:595252010-06-11T03:03:42.658ZNo.2https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/No2
I have a number of nice bikes including a 1-year-old Rock Lobster cx made out of Easton 7005 tubing and am extremely satisfied. No concerns at all about it spontaneously combusting after a few seasons. It’s not soda-can thin, nor is it absurdly light but neither is the rider. Paul at Rock Lobster is a pro at what he does and builds to suit.<br />
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That said, if you're a bike geek, I'd recommend getting whatever you're most psyched about as long as you not getting yourself into debt or robbing your…
I have a number of nice bikes including a 1-year-old Rock Lobster cx made out of Easton 7005 tubing and am extremely satisfied. No concerns at all about it spontaneously combusting after a few seasons. It’s not soda-can thin, nor is it absurdly light but neither is the rider. Paul at Rock Lobster is a pro at what he does and builds to suit.<br />
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That said, if you're a bike geek, I'd recommend getting whatever you're most psyched about as long as you not getting yourself into debt or robbing your kids of a college education. Kish frames are gorgeous. I’m sure they’re a bargain. Steve Potts, Moots, Lynskey, Eriksen, IF… They are all cheaper in the long run than most good bad habits or a year of therapy. Just wouldn't leave any of them locked up outside for very long.<br />
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If you go custom, just discuss with the builder what’s best for you and go with your gut. That's way more important than tubing. Happy shopping. can't go wrong with a rock lo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-08:1198434:Comment:593462010-06-08T20:38:14.555Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
can't go wrong with a rock lobster, and they're reasonable compared to a lot of other domestic hand-built options.<br />
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the biggest risk with aluminum or scandium is denting. that can happen from your bars, a crash, or your bike just falling down. if that doesn't happen, it really can last a long time. I have a cdale from '92 that still gets occasional use and it has avoided dents or cracks despite many years of hard riding - and that was for a frame that was so light (2.8 pounds), cdale added…
can't go wrong with a rock lobster, and they're reasonable compared to a lot of other domestic hand-built options.<br />
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the biggest risk with aluminum or scandium is denting. that can happen from your bars, a crash, or your bike just falling down. if that doesn't happen, it really can last a long time. I have a cdale from '92 that still gets occasional use and it has avoided dents or cracks despite many years of hard riding - and that was for a frame that was so light (2.8 pounds), cdale added nearly a half pound to the frame the year after it was built, which isn't very common these days. I can't answer the "what if"…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-06-08:1198434:Comment:592812010-06-08T04:37:34.916ZTom Shttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TomS
I can't answer the "what if" of if you use it to race, but if you use it recreationally, it'll easily last for years.<br />
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I have two aluminum bikes and while I'd really love the carbon, I can't complain for the way these have held up.<br />
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My aluminum MTB is five years old and has over 4,000 miles on it and zero frame related problems. I've jumped with it and gone down some brutal single track.<br />
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My aluminum CX is just over a year old and has over 1,200 miles on it, also zero frame related problems. I…
I can't answer the "what if" of if you use it to race, but if you use it recreationally, it'll easily last for years.<br />
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I have two aluminum bikes and while I'd really love the carbon, I can't complain for the way these have held up.<br />
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My aluminum MTB is five years old and has over 4,000 miles on it and zero frame related problems. I've jumped with it and gone down some brutal single track.<br />
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My aluminum CX is just over a year old and has over 1,200 miles on it, also zero frame related problems. I use the CX for recreation, not racing. Most of my miles come on rail trails, which are mostly packed limestone and include some sketchy areas and some stretches of asphalt.<br />
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If I stick with aluminum for my next bike, I'll very likely upgrade to Scandium.