[wolfman00]

hey, i was curious how strong the trail-x frame is. Since i started riding last month, i've gone from zero drop offs on objects to now dropping off objects like picnic tables (which i know it wasnt made for) How much can this frame handle?
Im eventually going to swap it out for a komodo frame, but am curious how long im going to be able to go on this one.

thanks,

 

[chelboed]

Well, for starters you shouldn't do drops to flat ground unless you have honed your Trials skills and can use your entire body as a cantilever.

You should do drops to a sloped surface so all of your downward momentum isn't immediatly stopped.

That said...if you're smooth, a Trail X frame could probably handle any number of small'ish drops that you seem to be doing..."if you're smooth".

 

[wolfman00]

ok cool, so as long as im dropping on on a grade i will be ok