N E 1 know weight difference btween 400ex stock and aluminum frame ?

[AAAirbooorn]

Also, is the aluminum as reliable as the stock? Give me some pros & cons.

[250exen]

heres what i can think of.....
pros-
weight- lighter
strength- stronger
versitility- dont have to gusset for different applications
dunno what to call it- some have capibilites to have different engins put in with out modifing it

cons-
price..


thats all i can think of now.....

ohh and yes, it is just as good/ if not better then stock

[250x#93]

I imagine its a good bit lighter:o

[nacs400ex]

I am thinkin that aluminum frames are gunna crack easier... aluminum isnt that strong.

LRD has had a recall on alot of their aluminum frames. Heard several of them breaking...:ermm:


But I'd have to say the aluminum one is a nice feature wieght wise..:cool:

[Ryan]

Originally posted by Rico
LRD has had a recall on alot of their aluminum frames. Heard several of them breaking...:ermm:

I've heard the same thing. The probably just have a week spot somewhere?


Anyways, if you have the money, I would go with a titanium frame! I know LSR and 1 or 2 other companies make them. They weight around 20 pounds, and there strong as all hell :macho !

[Juggalo]

the Ti frames crack because its so rigid it can't flex. MX and XC puts too much twisting stress and the frame can't take it. the Ti frames are for tt and drag racing only.

[norcalatver]

does anyone have either an aluminum or titanium frame? Does anyone know what the weight of the stock frame is? aluminum? titanium? thanks

[lil400exman]

Originally posted by norcalatver
does anyone have either an aluminum or titanium frame? Does anyone know what the weight of the stock frame is? aluminum? titanium? thanks
i know a few guys that run the lard aluminum frame. Only on the first batch made was there a problem and it was in the threads. They replaced the insides with helicoils i think they said. Now they are as tough as nails. no problems with them! ti frames stink imo also if they break you cant re-weld them................:p

[YamaWarr0121]

ive got me an alluminum frame, with oil in it:eek:

[markeg192]

LRd claims a 20% weight savings so on a 60lb frame you should save 12 pounds. Unfortunately alot of us could save that by missing a few meals and keep our $2400.