Miles at Santos in Ocala, Florida, United States - photo by CurtDB

Broken Headtube on 2007 SX Trail. Aren't these things suppose to be strong? lol Specialized can't even build a bike a FL rider can have fun with!!

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Album: WMD
Category: Broken Bikes/Parts
Date Posted: Dec 6, 2010 at 6:05
Dec 6, 2010
Location: Ocala, Florida, United States
Trail: Santos
Riders: Miles

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CurtDB (Dec 7, 2010 at 8:45)

Yea, that what it looks like. I check my frame closely and it never showed any signs of stress cracks,it just totally failed all at once. I'm totally nervous about ever riding another Specialized bike.

JubaBabaci (Dec 7, 2010 at 14:42)

Get a demo and your safe.

CurtDB (Dec 7, 2010 at 19:41)

Screw Specialized. Why spend a few grand on a frame if they won't warranty a broken head tube? I'm buying Intense bikes from here on out if i'm going to be riding another dual suspension.

saso (Dec 8, 2010 at 6:45)

that aint a good idea the m6 and 951 are-were braking like matchsticks...

CurtDB (Dec 8, 2010 at 8:24)

lol, does any brand actually build a full suspension frame worth riding? I'm really starting to wonder. I'm going to stick with the Banshee Morphine for now.

sneeck (Dec 8, 2010 at 9:06)

Not to make cheap advertisement but Banshee Scythe, those can take a beating and beg for more. Not some über fancy lightweight tin can.

CurtDB (Dec 8, 2010 at 11:19)

Hahaha, sneeck! You summed it up brotha, that's all Specialized makes is uber fancy lightweight tin cans!! Epic!! I'm gonna look into that Scythe for a dual suspension.

JubaBabaci (Dec 9, 2010 at 0:04)

Yeah although im yet to see a snapped Specialized Demo 08 or 7. Get a tr450!!!

CurtDB (Dec 9, 2010 at 11:37)

Good luck dirt jumping a Demo. Its totally possible, but who wants to pedal the entire time they are trying to flow a set? That bike is a little much for my area, FL....

bawzofsteel (Dec 6, 2010 at 10:04)

holy shit dude sounds like a close one! if your neck had caught those edges...bad fucking times!

CurtDB (Dec 6, 2010 at 16:49)

I know bro, I'm so lucky. There is a 20ft double i hit right before the wall ride. Thanks for the kind words!!

JubaBabaci (Dec 6, 2010 at 16:54)

Shittt hope your good.. Looks like a weld fault?

Reagent (Dec 7, 2010 at 9:54)

shit