In reply to original question. I had a Scott CR1 Team Issue last year which cracked in the bottom bracket area--leadind up to the head tube. Which was in October 06 in which I am still waiting for a replacement frame. I t is now January 27th 2007 still has not arrived. I found the CR1 very stiff and fast , but after an hour on the bike , very harsh. I then bought a Look 585 which is very comfy, great downhill--and to me is far better than the Scott CR1. If you are racing maybe tha Scott, but other than that too harsh.