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I have always wondered if there is a difference between a stock chromoly frame and an aftermarket chromoly frame. I currently have a stock Kink Liberty Sexton 2015 frame and it is full chromoly, but I want to know if it is weaker than an after market frame. (aftermarket version of my frame for example). So can a stock frame be as strong or stronger than an aftermarket frame?
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meh. just get whatevers in your price range and enjoy riding
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I think that they should be the same.
If not, what a rip off!
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I would say MAYBE based on where it is made, like FBM, they have aftermarket complete frames that are made overseas, and they have aftermarket frames made in USA.
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I think the stock frames they just manufacture more in bulk with less attention to detail. I ride a stock Benny L frame (aftermarket version is slightly different and USA made) and the welds look great and it's solid as hell so I think it depends on how good the company's quality control is on their stock items.
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uniquesloth wrote:Can anybody help identify this frame. If it helps the serial is YB12NA1812.
my guess is 2013 Benny 3
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An aftermarket frame will have all the extra features like heat treatment and potentially other things like invest cast parts, integrated chain tensioners and details that you may not get on a complete frame.
Another big difference is the warranty. Companies always have a much better warranty on an aftermarket frame vs. a complete bike and this is part of what you are paying for when you buy a new frame.
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Your frame looks like a 2013 Fit complete by the way. You could narrow it down by measuring the top tube and that would give you a good idea what level it is by comparing what was available that year.
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