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[Closed] how long does it take an (overbuilt) aluminium frame to fatigue?

 jhw
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would a SC bullit frame eight years old be pretty near the end of its useful life?


 
Posted : 31/05/2010 10:32 pm
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IMO unless you can visibly see any form of cracking, or can hear any unexplained creaking I would say no.


 
Posted : 31/05/2010 10:33 pm
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depends mostly on how much use it's seen I reckon - if it's unused, hanging in a shop vs 8yrs on the UK downhill racing game


 
Posted : 31/05/2010 10:38 pm
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You can make it fail 2morro or in 10 yrs.

Bit of luck and how hard you ride it.

If you're thinking of buying one 8 yrs old-don't pay too much.


 
Posted : 31/05/2010 10:47 pm