In reply to wbo2:
> But as stated that's very affected by the alloy used, and how the bikes is designed (Crack'n'fail wasn't a joke)
I've never had a Cannondale so maybe that's why its never crossed my mind but I'm sure I've heard a lot more about carbon fibre frames failing. Not spending huge amounts of money on bikes I've only bought alu framed bike in the last 16 or so years. My original "proper" road bike bought in 2001 was steel (wish I had l kept it now as it was a classic beauty!) but since then I've had two mountain bikes, both alu, and for commuting and other riding a hybrid, a CX, and now a gravel bike - all alu. I know that's hardly a big evidence set, but no problems with any of them.
> Re. the Beast Lites - do you see any signs of wear at the points where the bindings attach to the aluminium frame. I've always been interested in these as I don't think 400g of weight saved on your boots is to be sniffed at, and nor am I very bothered by needing long spikes away from the front points (and often wish those on my lynx were shorter)
I'll get them out the cupboard later and take some pics - we can compare them to the review ones when they were new!