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Whipped the back wheel out this morning to give the bike a clean and noticed a "groove" in the carbon fibre. It's on the seat stay, and looks like the tyre has caused it. Prob about 1mm deep - maybe a bit less, 3cm long.
Split a rim and snapped a couple of spokes a few weeks back and had to get back with a severely buckled wheel. Thought it wasn't rubbing, but guess it must have happenned then.
Been out on 5 or 6 decent rides since then and it hasn't snapped but just wondering if there's anything I can do? Can it be "filled" or "patched" in any way?
Chances of it snapping?
Thanks in advance
It will just be the lacquer, go to a model shop and get some more lacquer and top it up. Most of the carbon you see is just a layer to make it look pretty, the important stuff is underneath that.
I had a groove worn into my frame by my flak jackets as the cable crossed infront of the downtube. I filled it, and raised it about 2mm with epoxy. Seemed to work OK , not that long ago tho,so cannot comment on its longevity
Thanks guys, you've cheered me up a bit. Wheel is still out and every time I've walked past the bike I felt a tinge of disapointment!
Sorry to be dumb but can you recommend me some epoxy please.
Muchos Gracias
It's in french, and is for a crack in the carbon instead of groove you mentioned..but shows you what can be done: [url= http://www.julmtb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13006 ]Repairing carbon[/url]
And general [url= http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53264&start=0 ]clear coat repairs[/url]
May be of some use..
Ciao
Thanks for the tips Paddy.
With regards to epoxy, do you mean something like this:
or this:
http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Products/Carbon-Fibre-Laminating-Resin---500g-Pack__CMCFLR05KG.aspx