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Equipping the Bike - what's the best gear? Anything to do with the bikes equipment, saddlebags, etc. Questions on repairs and maintenance of the bike itself belong in the Brand Specific Tech Forums.
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Old 6 Nov 2006
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Tanks. Fibre reinforced or polyamide

How strong are the fibre reinforced (GFK) plastic tanks ?

Are the plastic or polyamide ones stronger ?
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Polyamide is just about indestructible, while GFK breaks. Just look at any crashed bike.
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