Riding a bike after a 40mph crash
06-11-19, 02:59 PM
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Riding a bike after a 40mph crash
Just curious how safe would you feel riding an aluminum frame bike with a carbon fork that was involved in a high speed crash (40 mph)?
I cannot tell if the frame is bent or the damage on the carbon fork. I have heard horror stories of carbon failing after crashes and I no longer trust the frame or fork. I do not want to ride and I certainly do not feel comfortable giving it to someone else. I would love to know the groups thoughts continuing to use this bike.
Thanks
I cannot tell if the frame is bent or the damage on the carbon fork. I have heard horror stories of carbon failing after crashes and I no longer trust the frame or fork. I do not want to ride and I certainly do not feel comfortable giving it to someone else. I would love to know the groups thoughts continuing to use this bike.
Thanks
06-12-19, 07:29 AM
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Just curious how safe would you feel riding an aluminum frame bike with a carbon fork that was involved in a high speed crash (40 mph)?
I cannot tell if the frame is bent or the damage on the carbon fork. I have heard horror stories of carbon failing after crashes and I no longer trust the frame or fork. I do not want to ride and I certainly do not feel comfortable giving it to someone else. I would love to know the groups thoughts continuing to use this bike.
Thanks
I cannot tell if the frame is bent or the damage on the carbon fork. I have heard horror stories of carbon failing after crashes and I no longer trust the frame or fork. I do not want to ride and I certainly do not feel comfortable giving it to someone else. I would love to know the groups thoughts continuing to use this bike.
Thanks
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...mph-crash.html
06-12-19, 07:59 PM
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You got 30 good replies to your OP in General Cycling. Not sure what else you're hoping for, maybe someone to tell you that it's okay to ride it or sell it to someone else?
And yeah, duplicate threads are frown upon.
And yeah, duplicate threads are frown upon.
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