´10,´11, Glory´s frame crack reports?

[cesalec]

Hi there,

I am considering getting a new DH bike, and I am wondering about the durability of the Glory lineup from the 2010 models onwards. I want a bike that will take abuse for 5 years or more.

What was the ratio of broken frames, cracked?? Problems?

Can anyone share?


Thanks in advance for any insights,

[Scott@GO-RIDE.com]

None at my shop and we have sold a lot of them.

[daisycutter]

I have beat the **** out of mine and it is still going strong. There Platty tough.

[cesalec]

not a single one?

I have seen many not broken but twisted like origami. And that worries not only because of the prices, but also safety.

[Haggis]

Are you trying to start a rumour?

[Yippee_Ki_YayMF]

Does anyone get a crazy rattle in the rear end? (lol not trying to sound kinky btw)

My 2011 has a nasty rattle that I just can't troubleshoot. Everything is tight. It could be the chainguide. I noticed the lower guide on the MRP G2 was set to a 40t front cog, as opposed to the 38t which is what I am running, so the chain was a little loose. Add to that, the lower was actually broken and I have had to order a new one.

But I think it could be something else as well.

Anyone else had the same issue?

Scott? Being the shop guy and all

[cesalec]

Actually no , not at all.

I am trying to get hands on information on how durable they are from riders that have ridden their glorys hard for some time now , before I pay the high price. And since I saw a few 2011 Glorys broken , it got me wondering...

[Nagaredama]

First off define abuse. Shuttle every weekend, 100 days of riding Whistler, hucking to flat. You'll be hard to pressed to find many DH frames that can survive 5 years of abuse. That is asking a lot of any frame.

Considering Giant has a lifetime warranty I wouldn't worry about the frame durabilityGiant Bicycles | United States.

[phatfreeheeler]

I have the 1st '10 Glory frame from Go-Ride and it's still going strong...and no rattles either. Not even a blown bearing yet. I have other bikes, so it doesn't get the days it deserves, but it's been ridden hard and put away dirty everywhere from Moab to Whistler. I love riding this bike. So versatile depending on setup.

[jmm337]

They all crack where the top tube meets the seat tube. I am on my 3rd warranty frame, and know 4 others who have also cracked theirs. They have been really good with quick replacement though. I think this has been fixed for 2013.