Evaluating used carbon frame
11-12-19, 09:54 AM
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Evaluating used carbon frame
I am considering a used Kestrel Talon X and have read that some frames have suffered micro fractures. Are such fractures difficult to see when evaluating a bike? Any other tips when buying used carbon frames?
11-12-19, 10:19 AM
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run away fast.
11-12-19, 10:20 AM
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don't buy used carbon. not sure if you can maybe x-ray the frame and see micro fractures?
I mean it's probably fine but you don't want to find out going 30 downhill
I mean it's probably fine but you don't want to find out going 30 downhill
11-12-19, 12:05 PM
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"Micro" would suggest they are not visible to the naked eye.
11-12-19, 05:32 PM
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There is no way that you (or any of us) can evaluate a used carbon frame of unknown provenance with any degree of confidence. They are practically giving these bikes away at BikesDirect, why take a chance?
11-12-19, 06:36 PM
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Hold it under water and watch for bubbles.
Oh wait, that's leaky tubes.
Oh wait, that's leaky tubes.
