posted by Ray Legge on may 01, 1998 at 21:34:35:
in reply to: re: Merlin durability questions posted by paul empringham on february 14, 1998 at 16:29:13:
owners, please tell me how your frames have held up over the years. Is a Mountain more durable than the XLM due to its thicker tubing or should that not be a concern?
: PETE! I hate to pour cold water on Your valid question but like what is a "ding" vs a dent? Your question is most difficult to answere properly because what you consider to be bullet-proof may not be what i would for example consider "a normal contusion". I don't imagine there is any material out there that can take running into trees in stride! Ti might dent under certain circumstances but she won't break! i know this is not an answere to your concern & am looking ahead to hearing from some other riders who may be able to shed a more positive answere to your question. Ride Safe! paul