Originally Posted by flythebike
Contrary to the above, carbon frames can be repaired. Especially lugged carbon frames like Calfees. Cracks can be patched, and in case a tube can't be repaired, the lugs can be removed and the tube replaced. It is surprisingly affordable, though not dirt cheap, to have repairs done. See
www.calfeedesign.com. Furthermore, the frames can be clearcoated "nude carbon" and the clearcoat finish is quite durable, resistant to chipping and scratching. Ti will scratch, though not easily, however you are certainly correct that where there is no paint, there is no paint to chip, and that is nice.
Thanks for the correction. But, does Trek or any other major bike have a similar policy of at cost repairs? I would imagine that, aside from warranty, it would be difficult to have a major bike co. carbon frame repaired, and it would just be more cost effective for the company to have it replaced. And that would depend if they have a crash policy. The cool thing about steel or Ti, is if the original maker were out of business, I could still get the frame repaired by a builder using those materials.
Calfees are nice, real nice, BTW. I asume you own a Calfee?