hdmackay Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi,I'm needing a new frame as I have cracked my last one and I was wondering what would be stronger. A GU Typhoon '08 or an Adamant A3.I don't really care about weight I just want a really strong frame. I've heard about the '08 Typhoon's cracking where the seat stays meet the top tube but haven't heard much about Adamant's cracking.ThanksHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 A3 might be a better choice if you're after a strong frame, I'm not saying TP aren't strong though. I've seen the TP frames crack right in front of the bash plate screw hole on the down tube, but it was more like the downtube had snapped and only held together by the bracing between the top and down tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmackay Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Oright.Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 A3 might be a better choice if you're after a strong frame, I'm not saying TP aren't strong though. I've seen the TP frames crack right in front of the bash plate screw hole on the down tube, but it was more like the downtube had snapped and only held together by the bracing between the top and down tube.Really? Is that common with the Tp's then? Because my mate's is starting to crack in same place. And i would rather have the adamant, mainly because i like the look of it more, and ive never heard of one snapping before, they're solid. Kiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Really? Is that common with the Tp's then? Because my mate's is starting to crack in same place. And i would rather have the adamant, mainly because i like the look of it more, and ive never heard of one snapping before, they're solid. KiwiI also saw it in a video a while ago, doubt I'll find it again. I don't know if thats the common place where they crack/snap though, haven't heard much of either the A3 or TP snapping or cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) I also saw it in a video a while ago, doubt I'll find it again. I don't know if thats the common place where they crack/snap though, haven't heard much of either the A3 or TP snapping or cracking.I've heard of a few Tp's going, but never an Adamant. Stick with the Adamant, I dont like the way the tp's ride either, they're too low long and heavy. Edited April 28, 2009 by Julius Czar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 ive had both.......both ride nice......but the a3 is by far a hell of a lot stronger......they dont dent easy either quite heavy but that really was no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmackay Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks alot guys.I was thinking the Adamant anyway because it's £50 cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Minato Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 most deffinity adamant 13its like the strongest frame ever for trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bol Maaaaaaing Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Adamant A3.Because it looks cooler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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