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[Closed] Anyone busted an IF Steel Deluxe?

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as per title - cheers


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 1:41 pm
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Are you aiming to be the first then Pete ?


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:51 pm
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Do any of them get ridden? I thought they were just for photographing?


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:54 pm
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Loads get bust but they are too ashamed to tell people due to the wonga outlay on the tat ๐Ÿ˜•


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:55 pm
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There's a blue and white one I know of that had a crack in it...

Or was it just a crack in the paint afterall? ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:00 pm
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Research!

Lifetime warranty on workmanship, 5 years on materials, don't quite understand that but it's attractive.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:25 pm
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i've had 2 ,still own one and its been fine for about 5 years ( not been ridden for a while as i have too many bikes and its currently forkless) . i saw they guy who owns the other one last year and that was still going strong even with a dented top tube

Ask about the ti ones and you might get a few comments

Postie. what do you know about quality bikes ๐Ÿ˜›


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 5:43 pm
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I wouldn't consider ti - couldn't afford it for a start!


 
Posted : 20/08/2010 10:39 am
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they steel ones ride superbly.
easy enough to get repaired if you did manage to crack one.
they also so do a steel jump bike(beatstick) if your that way inclined.


 
Posted : 20/08/2010 6:19 pm
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Nope

Mine did 3 years of Alps/Peak district riding without a hitch (well the paint chips reasonably easily).
But then I only weigh 9 stone. It's still going strong (7 years now), but I don't really choose it for the tough rides these days as it's still only got 80mm forks on it.


 
Posted : 20/08/2010 7:18 pm
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The paint is standard two pack car paint, so I'm not surprised it chips easy. I've looked into that, and I paint cars in my business, I think they use it because it's the best material for fancy paint finishes, where as powder and stove enamel doesn't quite mask/two tone/ graphic so compliantley, and with such finesse.

I like the way they seal off the tubes except the seat, and they cavity wax that, so if you look after the outside all should be well - I suppose.


 
Posted : 20/08/2010 8:21 pm
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sofa whats wrong with the Ti ones


 
Posted : 20/08/2010 8:37 pm