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The ALAN tubes were screwed and glued into the lugs. I don't hear much about them coming loose. The Vitus tubes were pressed and glued. Some were pinned, AFAIK that wasn't a factory thing, but a modification. When you buy a Vitus 979 or 992, or any bonded tube frame, avoid the ones with corrosion at the junction.
No thanks, no used carbon frames for me. My skin is too valuable. My fat ass can't take any more road rash. I had enough to last two life times. Plus, I don't think I would buy any of the early bonded frames.
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