Tip: JB Weld Fixes Broken Carbon Fiber Cages
09-17-11, 12:03 AM
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Tip: JB Weld Fixes Broken Carbon Fiber Cages
Hello all,
I use the CF cages from China. (Ebay) 2 for $25 shipped. Yes, they broke after 3 years, but I am rough with them I think. The bottom tab that supports the bottle cracked and angled off. This was especially a problem with the cage on the down tube. I used JB weld to fix the tab and it is strong and supporting the bottles again. Just wanted to pass the word along. I know some of my friends having the same issue with all CF cages. I searched the site and couldn't find anything about it. Let the critisism begin.
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I use the CF cages from China. (Ebay) 2 for $25 shipped. Yes, they broke after 3 years, but I am rough with them I think. The bottom tab that supports the bottle cracked and angled off. This was especially a problem with the cage on the down tube. I used JB weld to fix the tab and it is strong and supporting the bottles again. Just wanted to pass the word along. I know some of my friends having the same issue with all CF cages. I searched the site and couldn't find anything about it. Let the critisism begin.
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09-17-11, 09:48 AM
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If my 30 year old Jim Blackburn alloy cages ever decide to fail, and I upgrade to carbon, I'll keep this repair in mind.
Sometimes I have to tighten the cage screws, though.
Sometimes I have to tighten the cage screws, though.
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