At no point, looking at the above photos from their website , would I expect this... Although... [[/URL] [URL="http://ingriabicycles.com/#Process-and-building"]![](http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/11/380071/5607610/z_2ece66ee_905.jpg)](http://ingriabicycles.com/#Process-and-building) Looking at that, I wouldn't be worried about the frame failing...
At no point, looking at the above photos from their website , would I expect this...
Although...
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[URL="http://ingriabicycles.com/#Process-and-building"]![](http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/11/380071/5607610/z_2ece66ee_905.jpg)](http://ingriabicycles.com/#Process-and-building)
Looking at that, I wouldn't be worried about the frame failing...
After reading this...
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-solutions/pages/aluminum-faqs-detail.aspx
I wouldn't be convinced the welds are that strong...I googled it because I remembered something from my apprenticeship about Ali needing to be pampered when welded. The possible lack of pre heat might also explain the twisting of the frame tubes.
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After reading this...
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-solutions/pages/aluminum-faqs-detail.aspx
I wouldn't be convinced the welds are that strong...I googled it because I remembered something from my apprenticeship about Ali needing to be pampered when welded. The possible lack of pre heat might also explain the twisting of the frame tubes.