Bike Anti-Porn - When Things Go Wrong

I would not like to drop heavily onto the back wheel - its those wire seat stays which don't inspire confidence. Rapidly spinning knobbly tire up the bum chuff anyone?

Err...i'm guessing you didn't notice the wire chainstays too delivering an equal pulling force and preventing the chainstays from flexing too far?

Slingshot have been using cable downtubes for over 20yrs and their frames are amazingly strong...and have won several international xc races and titles over the years.