Carbon Parts
04-24-08, 05:47 PM
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Carbon Parts
I am curious,,,Have any of you used Carbon Components for long many years???? OR have any that have been through hell and survived, or not?
Steerers,
Forks
Seat Posts
Frames
Wheels
etc
Steerers,
Forks
Seat Posts
Frames
Wheels
etc
04-24-08, 07:37 PM
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I rode a Kestrel frame for 15 years. Just started my second. No issues. For whatever reason I trust carbon more than aluminum.
04-24-08, 07:41 PM
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I only have 3 or so years on my Giant, but obviously no issues.
shider put clost to 20 years on his carbon Trek. No problems that I am aware of. Buy crap though and you'll get crap. Whether it's AL or Carbon.
shider put clost to 20 years on his carbon Trek. No problems that I am aware of. Buy crap though and you'll get crap. Whether it's AL or Carbon.
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That being said I have more faith in the long term durability (fatigue life) of carbon fiber composites than I do aluminum. Just don't damage it through abuse and it will last practically forever. (Abuse being defined here as subjecting it to conditions beyond its intended design.)Disclaimer: Statements made above are merely the humble opinions of a mechanical engineer. If your religion brings comfort believing something else...
04-25-08, 08:10 AM
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Thanks for the info, I asked 4 bike shops yesterday and they tell me they only sell about 4 to 6 bikes a year with carbon parts. Confused I called one of the "Spendy" bike shops and they sell quite a few Carbon things.
I had just read some horror stories and some good things and I like to see what yall got to say...
If I find Carbon to be as tough as some say, I may switch to a Carbon Fork on my Hardrock. I use it as a town bike to pull trailers now.
I have carbon road thing and I love the smoothness and lightness.
I had just read some horror stories and some good things and I like to see what yall got to say...
If I find Carbon to be as tough as some say, I may switch to a Carbon Fork on my Hardrock. I use it as a town bike to pull trailers now.
I have carbon road thing and I love the smoothness and lightness.
04-25-08, 08:50 AM
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I've damaged an aluminum frame, crankarm, and bars. Never had any problems with my carbon stuff.
04-25-08, 08:57 AM
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Thanks for the info, I asked 4 bike shops yesterday and they tell me they only sell about 4 to 6 bikes a year with carbon parts. Confused I called one of the "Spendy" bike shops and they sell quite a few Carbon things.
I had just read some horror stories and some good things and I like to see what yall got to say...
If I find Carbon to be as tough as some say, I may switch to a Carbon Fork on my Hardrock. I use it as a town bike to pull trailers now.
I have carbon road thing and I love the smoothness and lightness.
I had just read some horror stories and some good things and I like to see what yall got to say...
If I find Carbon to be as tough as some say, I may switch to a Carbon Fork on my Hardrock. I use it as a town bike to pull trailers now.
I have carbon road thing and I love the smoothness and lightness.
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04-25-08, 09:08 AM
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Thanks for the info, I asked 4 bike shops yesterday and they tell me they only sell about 4 to 6 bikes a year with carbon parts. Confused I called one of the "Spendy" bike shops and they sell quite a few Carbon things.
I had just read some horror stories and some good things and I like to see what yall got to say...
If I find Carbon to be as tough as some say, I may switch to a Carbon Fork on my Hardrock. I use it as a town bike to pull trailers now.
I have carbon road thing and I love the smoothness and lightness.
I had just read some horror stories and some good things and I like to see what yall got to say...
If I find Carbon to be as tough as some say, I may switch to a Carbon Fork on my Hardrock. I use it as a town bike to pull trailers now.
I have carbon road thing and I love the smoothness and lightness.
Someone needs to call these 4 bike shops and let them know there's newer bikes out there to sell then models with headlights built into the headtubes.
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