Bonded alu frame longevity.
batmo
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I have a 1997 Trek ZX6500 with a bonded aluminium frame and I was wondering if anyone had any info about how long these frames last?
I don't do a lot of hard riding, but I'm around the 100kg mark. The bike has had light use in it's middle years, but I've done 800 odd miles on it this year.
Googling has turned up only vague references. I guess my main concern is the epoxy in the joints, can this get brittle after 15 years?
I don't do a lot of hard riding, but I'm around the 100kg mark. The bike has had light use in it's middle years, but I've done 800 odd miles on it this year.
Googling has turned up only vague references. I guess my main concern is the epoxy in the joints, can this get brittle after 15 years?
Viscount Grand Touring - in bits
Trek ZX6500 - semi-retired
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Specialized Camber Comp
Trek ZX6500 - semi-retired
HP Velotechnik Spirit
Brompton M6
Specialized Camber Comp
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