Carbon fiber damage on frame
05-23-19, 10:52 AM
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Carbon fiber damage on frame
I'm interested in purchasing a used carbon fiber bicycle from a third party but there's a small nick to the frame right behind the small chainring. I can't post images yet, but the damage is no bigger than the size of my pinky nail. Probably even tinier! Should I be concerned about this and is repair a viable option? Is this the sort of damage which can be safely ignored?
Assuming it's repairable, does anyone know a good shop in NYC that's be able to work on the frame?
It's pretty tiny!
Assuming it's repairable, does anyone know a good shop in NYC that's be able to work on the frame?
It's pretty tiny!
05-23-19, 11:08 AM
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Carbon Bicycle Repair, Carbon Fiber Frame Repair - Carbonframefix.com - Phoenix, Az
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Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll just have to make another 9 posts, haha! Agreed workowi pics it's hard to make any judgment.
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Sure they do nice work, but if you don't want to overpay for the repair there are other options.
Carbon Bicycle Repair, Carbon Fiber Frame Repair - Carbonframefix.com - Phoenix, Az
Carbon Bicycle Repair, Carbon Fiber Frame Repair - Carbonframefix.com - Phoenix, Az
Thanks for pointing out about the $$$!
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Most big cities have a few guys that do CF repair, for much less than Calfee. His work is nice, but he spends a ton of money on marketing, and has to pay for it somehow.
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I sent mine to Calfee. Costm e $350 plus shipping.
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There is nearly no end to places that now work on carbon fiber. One of the only places that can actually do a thorough exam of the frame and any damage is Ruckus Composites. I have friends that do carbon repair and I would still call Ruckus. They just do the job right IMHO.
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