byke,your frame weights around 2.6 kg or more?those frame weight 1.55-2.2 kg..my frame was welded with twisted shorter backend from what i ordered..alex frame was light but the thing that is breaking the frames is that after the welds they havent take out the stress from the temperature..as it has to be done all our mechanics that show it said as the same thing..
Also you say that you ride your frames..do you actually ride flatland? can you show us a video so we know what stress you put on your frames? ecxept part designs...
Wow, theres some scorned vitriol.
No, you are wrong again.
I haven't had any frames made for me by PIR that weigh 2.6kg or more.
I don't know where you made up that number, but judging by your post reply are clearly grasping.
I have said my piece about design and where the areas of responsibility lay.
But clearly in an attempt to save face you are now fabricating information. Such as the 2.6kg statement and bringing in my question regarding riding into play.
But the difference being is that I am not willing to entertain any sand pit tantrums.
I have worked closely in the industry, and you clearly haven't.
I will say it again, if you try and design something and have it fabricated.
You need to know what you are doing and what your needs are.
If however you choose to buy a product or have a product made that doesn't suit your needs.
Then you have to accept responsibility for your choices. Unless it was a manufacturing defect. But so far I don't see any evidence to suggest this. As examples such as cracks in dropouts or cracks in seat tubes indicate that the wrong material spec were chosen for the need of the rider. The same goes for twisting also.
Example : If a stock handlebar breaks on you because you have purchased one that uses too thin tubing for your needs in an effort to keep weight down and is marketed to riders who ride smooth and don't put so much force through their riding style. Then it is your fault if it fails as you have chosen the part for your needs. You can try and windge about it online and make false claims in the hopes of shaming companies into covering the costs for your mistakes. But when evidence clearly shows where the issue lies, then all you have is desperation.
The same goes for a frame, if you design a frame and have it fabricated. Only for it to fail due to design choices. Then it is your fault.
Maybe next time you could research your needs better instead of deleting posts and blocking people from Facebook who are nice enough to take time out of their daily lives to provide you with clear and accurate information when you are making false statements.
Either way, good luck.