December 26, 201114 yr Guys Thinking of getting a fantic pro TS, but am a little concerned by the frame issues they seemed to have, so any thoughts on questions below appreciated. Is it a given that the frame on the 125/240/300 pro models will give at the head tube area at some stage,or is it dependent on whether the bike has had a hard life? Were later "pro frames" modified to stop this happening and if so does anyone know how to tell a later modified frame from one of the early ones. thanks
December 26, 201114 yr Starting sometime in the 240's production run the factory doubled the down tubes,Tube in a tube , for more strenght , But I don't think you can tell when looking at a frame , as they still bent/cracked... These days you will most likley want to steepen the fork angle a little anyways ,so a crack or distortion is no big deal... If your anywhere nere Classic trials in the UK , contact them , as Chris has a chassis jig set up to make them right ,and knows the time proven method of strengtening that weak spot And can set one up to compete with the modern boys if you so desire ... Glenn
December 26, 201114 yr I wouldnt let it put you off a Fantic,there are plenty of people around who can help out with frame repairs or mods.
December 26, 201114 yr Guys Thinking of getting a fantic pro TS, but am a little concerned by the frame issues they seemed to have, so any thoughts on questions below appreciated. Is it a given that the frame on the 125/240/300 pro models will give at the head tube area at some stage,or is it dependent on whether the bike has had a hard life? Were later "pro frames" modified to stop this happening and if so does anyone know how to tell a later modified frame from one of the early ones. thanks I know from dr agrati that fantic made 24,000 odd pro frames, either 125', 200 or 240. The first 5000 were single tube design. If you get a fantic without cracks at the headstock webbing, you are unlikely ti crack it in todays level. Even the miller rounds. Most however will be cracked even if to a lesser extent. This is an easy fix. More difficult but still repairable are smashed bottom tubes. I have changed both tubes on one frame and it also turned out to be very relable. The fantic really does over no worries so your concerns can be covered
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