I broke my new Durablue axle already! Bummer! I only had the thing for like 3 months. Losing a wheel when your landing off a jump is a pretty wierd feeling. I flew off of a 6 foot jump at about 40 MPH (pretty killer airtime) and when I hit the ground my left wheel broke off and bounced right past me, nearly taking an ear! Skidplate against rock makes a really scary noise! I didn't panic and managed to hold on without incident. (Hell of a ride though) I'll send it back and get another for free (warranty), But when and where is the next one going to break? It shouldn't hinder my riding TOO much, but it'll be lingering in the back of my mind, I'm sure. After I break the replacement, I'll buy a different brand, probably a Lonestar. Anyone ever break a Lonestar? What do you guys recommend? Thanx.

 

Join the broken axle club...after I broke mine I was pissed, but Dura blue did what they said and had a new one to me inside 12days...although the lonestars seem to be more resistant to breakage I have seen them bend...if you have a raptor, banshee or Ex you need to make sure your axle nut remains tight.

good luck
braaap

 

I have a Durablue X33 Axle on my MX Banshee and I have had it for a Year and the only problem I have had with it is the Hubs that come with was allways Losening up.
So I called Durablue and told them what was go on a they sent me new hubs for free.