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If it’s too wet to ride I take my hardtail ???? Stick some storm controls on and get to it. I do try rider fire roads and more armoured trails in the super wet, bonus being they are quieter in the rain. #rule9
I fear that cautionary tale will not be headed by others. As much as it sucks, I have not heard a good story about cheap open mold Chinese carbon frames. Everything from the frame being out of alignment to ones that were painted in spesh colours failing mid ride leading to the death of a rider. Glad you caught it early and all it hurt was your wallet and not your body. Good luck fighting the warranty fight and enjoy the alloy frame.
The brand X post is a really solid option. It’s made by Trans X and then badged up under a few different brand names. It is a replaceable internal cartridge but I wouldn’t worry to much as it also has a 2 year warranty. Here’s a video of me installing one.
Winter is a great time to hone your skills. I love winter riding and letting the bike get drifty in the mud. In Scotland when it’s proper Winter, single track miles drop so you end up sessioning lots more. Armoured trails are not always an option here, but the surface mud usually cuts down to a solid base pretty quickly. The right clothing helps. There is also the period of getting used to letting the bike get sideways beneath you. Love it.
