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So it's a little late now, since I already lowsided my new bike a few days ago,
rolleyes
but I'm definitely in the market for some frame sliders. The cheapest ones I've found that aren't so cheap they scare me are the LSL Crash Pads. From what I understand they're a reasonably well respected company, but they're no-cut sliders which is always a bit worrisome, and they're sort of a cantilever setup, which is even more so. The reason I'm still looking is because they have an additional mounting point behind the main bolt that should in theory prevent that main bolt from acting like a fulcrum in a crash and bending or cracking the frame. My question before I buy is, does that actually work? Does anyone have a set that can speak to their quality or effectiveness, or an engineering degree that can tell me if my guesses are right and if the science is sound?
My other option is the R&G sliders, but they're over $100 more even with the hook up I'd theoretically be getting. Not that that isn't worth it to protect my bike, but obviously if I can save money without buying garbage I'd like to.
My other option is the R&G sliders, but they're over $100 more even with the hook up I'd theoretically be getting. Not that that isn't worth it to protect my bike, but obviously if I can save money without buying garbage I'd like to.