Durability and Longevity

truthfriend7 · 03-20-2008, 05:57 PM

Are the newer china enduros better-made than those of a few years ago? What seems to be the best enduro for durability these days?

I've been using my Roketa 200 for a 45 mile commute to school about once a week for a couple months, but I've already broken down 3 times. Chain brakes, Bearing brakes, front tire pop, electrical problems, broken plastic. This bike has about 3500 miles on it and now it seems like it's nearing the end of its life. I try to take good care of it, but I'm at the point now where I'm afraid to take it on the street. Every little sound or shake makes me wonder if something else it braking. I'd love to save on the gas money, but I've got a daughter on the way, and I'm afraid of what else might brake at 60mph. Any thoughts? Should these bikes be retired after a few years or can some of them stand up to pressure better than others? Are the chinese street bikes better as far as longevity goes? Thanks.

03-20-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
truthfriend7 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 92	Durability and Longevity Are the newer china enduros better-made than those of a few years ago? What seems to be the best enduro for durability these days? I've been using my Roketa 200 for a 45 mile commute to school about once a week for a couple months, but I've already broken down 3 times. Chain brakes, Bearing brakes, front tire pop, electrical problems, broken plastic. This bike has about 3500 miles on it and now it seems like it's nearing the end of its life. I try to take good care of it, but I'm at the point now where I'm afraid to take it on the street. Every little sound or shake makes me wonder if something else it braking. I'd love to save on the gas money, but I've got a daughter on the way, and I'm afraid of what else might brake at 60mph. Any thoughts? Should these bikes be retired after a few years or can some of them stand up to pressure better than others? Are the chinese street bikes better as far as longevity goes? Thanks.
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