Is maintaining a ca...
 

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[Closed] Is maintaining a carbon FS more intensive than a pn alloy one?

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As the title really, is carbon more labour intensive with bearings etc on the pivots?


 
Posted : 11/08/2012 6:30 pm
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why would it be - same bearings etc


 
Posted : 11/08/2012 6:34 pm
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Bearings shouldnt be any difference at all... my frame is seeing scuffs from traveling and some specific wear points, I taped it within an inch of its life during the build...


 
Posted : 11/08/2012 6:54 pm
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Yeah going to get it fully taped, another post on here about friction paste just got me thinking as I know there is a carbon paste for some use?


 
Posted : 11/08/2012 7:02 pm

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