The axles sheared at the crank (on my Torker Lx 24). I only had it for eight months or so, and I do not do any tricks. Has this happened to any else?
As it definitely didn’t look like an easy fix I headed toward the bike store.
The shop fixed the 24-inch by replacing the entire wheel. They also gave me new pedals and a new tire, all-free of cost under the store and the manufacturers warrantees.
By the way, while I was at the bicycle shop, a lonely Torker AX 29er keep looking sadly in my direction and I took it home along with other things. So, I didn’t get out of there totally free.
First impressions: I took it out for a ride, (I could not free mount it) got on and went for about 10 feet and had a upd, got on again and went for a mile ride. It unequivocally takes bumps better, and seemed to handle about the same. I was not sure if I was going faster then the 24-inch. I am six feet three and have the seat post all the way in and the uni is still to high for me t (had to ride on my tip toes) comfortably, so I will have to cut to seat post before riding again.
BTW: I cut a inch off the seat post, It is made of aluminum. The post on the LX 24 is made of steel. I do not like the seat post clamp on either (two hex screws clamp) the AX is heavier but you have to tighten them like mad or the seat will twist.
What does it look like? Does it have a square top or rounded top? What is the seat like? There really isn’t much info on it out there yet so some tech specs would be nice.
You think its heavier than an lx?
I would think it should be lighter if the main difference is in the frames. Aluminum frames are generally lighter than steel frames.
I don’t think you understand what I was saying. The frame is (physically larger). more massive. The LX-24 look like a baby compared to the AX-29! I am not sure of the weight difference. You can not see the differences by the pictures on their web site.
