Sorry but don't be so sure about the strength abdab. Mine snapped in under 3 months on the left chainstay but never completley snapped all the way through, i still have the frame. Also found it was the problem that was causing all the bearings to continuely collapse because of the frame flex. True... they are lovely frames and great to ride but i doubt it will last long with the way you ride. Good luck with it though, Rob x