Carbon forks no good after 3 years???
05-03-22, 09:42 AM
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05-03-22, 09:52 AM
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Are they dishwasher safe? I don't need any lightweight, vibration reducing kitchen utensils if they won't hold up to repeated exposures to Cascade. Maybe steel is real after all.
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carbon is not notch resistant- it’s safest to follow the 2-3 year rule, especially if you do not know how many crashes, nicks, dings, etc your forks have endured. Forget mileage- the actual issue comes from the breakdown in the fiberglass (because news flash Carbon bike parts are more fiberglass than carbon). So just imagine every time your forks take a hit; inside fiberglass is beginning to splinter.
This all stems from a misunderstanding/typo. There was a cork manufacturer named Farbon, and it was a well-known fact in the wine industry that Farbon corks would disintegrate after about 3 years.
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05-03-22, 12:07 PM
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Always and exception to the rule
I’m sure it is, and there is always an exception to the rule. But in the original thread here the person states his child has them. Do you think they are taking care of them? Not bunny hopping, sending it, or crashing? Thus compromising the integrity of the product. Current day manufactures (especially MTB & BMX) of carbon forks, rims, handlebars, etc tell you 2-3 years not so you’ll spend more money but for your safety. Furthermore the carbon to fiberglass ratio 16 years ago has changed considerably and as I previously stated now a days they are more fiberglass than carbon fiber and tend to splinter internally because the are not notch resistant.
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I’m sure it is, and there is always an exception to the rule. But in the original thread here the person states his child has them. Do you think they are taking care of them? Not bunny hopping, sending it, or crashing? Thus compromising the integrity of the product. Current day manufactures (especially MTB & BMX) of carbon forks, rims, handlebars, etc tell you 2-3 years not so you’ll spend more money but for your safety. Furthermore the carbon to fiberglass ratio 16 years ago has changed considerably and as I previously stated now a days they are more fiberglass than carbon fiber and tend to splinter internally because the are not notch resistant.
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05-03-22, 12:28 PM
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My now 10,000 mile, four year old carbon fork is just fine, too.
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Someone better let Lockheed know. How do you think they'll take the news?
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I think I have a CF fork that actually a few years older than this thread. LOL
Here is my personal opinion: If it worries you to ride a 3 year old CF fork and this worry detracts from your enjoyment of your bike and riding replace it and ride with a clear mind.
Me, personally, I ride my equipment until it looks too worn or too damaged to continue. It makes me upset to toss away something that still seems in good shape and that would detract from my own cycling enjoyment.
Here is my personal opinion: If it worries you to ride a 3 year old CF fork and this worry detracts from your enjoyment of your bike and riding replace it and ride with a clear mind.
Me, personally, I ride my equipment until it looks too worn or too damaged to continue. It makes me upset to toss away something that still seems in good shape and that would detract from my own cycling enjoyment.
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I’m sure it is, and there is always an exception to the rule. But in the original thread here the person states his child has them. Do you think they are taking care of them? Not bunny hopping, sending it, or crashing? Thus compromising the integrity of the product. Current day manufactures (especially MTB & BMX) of carbon forks, rims, handlebars, etc tell you 2-3 years not so you’ll spend more money but for your safety. Furthermore the carbon to fiberglass ratio 16 years ago has changed considerably and as I previously stated now a days they are more fiberglass than carbon fiber and tend to splinter internally because the are not notch resistant.
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Pretty sure the forks one might have expected to fail after 3 years were subject to a product recall already at this point. 3 years is an absurd figure. Carbon fiber parts are able to handle the repeated stresses of airplane landings, you seriously believe the material can't handle bicycling?
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